Railway 200 Exhibition Train

The touring train named Inspiration, has visited 60 locations across Britain over the last 12 months, creating a buzz of interest and excitement at mainline stations, heritage railways and rail freight sites. Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, it is the only exhibition train on the rail network and promotes the past, present and future of the railway, helping to attract the next generation of pioneering talent.

Tickets are FREE (booking fee applies) and time slots can be booked now.  Times are every 15 minutes from 10am to 3.45pm and places are limited per session.

We are offering relaxed sessions on Sunday 24 May at 10.00am, 10.15am, 10.30am and 10.45am, where the admission capacity will be reduced.

2025 marked the 200th anniversary of railways, as part of our celebrations, the new and unique exhibition train opened to the public on 27 June 2025 at the Severn Valley Railway.