Railway Museum, Gorakhpur

The Railway Museum in Gorakhpur is a heritage museum located near Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh, maintained by the North Eastern Railway. Established to preserve the railway heritage of the region, it displays vintage steam locomotives, coaches, signalling equipment, models and photographs documenting the evolution of railways in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Located at the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, it offers visitors insight into railway history and technology.

Visitors can expect an open-air and indoor display area near Gorakhpur Junction featuring vintage steam locomotives, old coaches, wagons, signalling equipment, and scale models. The museum has landscaped grounds with exhibits arranged for walking tours, photo points, and informative plaques describing railway history and technology of the North Eastern Railway zone. The setting is compact and educational, suitable for families and railway enthusiasts.

The museum was established by the North Eastern Railway to preserve and showcase the railway heritage of the Gorakhpur region, which serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway zone. Exhibits include vintage steam locomotives, coaches and equipment that illustrate the development of rail transport in eastern Uttar Pradesh since the colonial period.

The museum documents the cultural and technological impact of railways on the Purvanchal region, highlighting the role of Gorakhpur as a major railway centre. It serves as an educational resource on railway heritage for local communities, students and visitors.