What will you discover?
Did you know that the streamlined Duchess Of Hamilton could transport over 100 elephants? Or that the mighty Chinese Locomotive weighs the same as 5,000 ten-year-olds?
These and many more fascinating facts and stories about the railway are waiting to be discovered here at the National Railway Museum.
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More animal facts
There are loads more interesting animal railway facts to discover at the National Railway Museum. Here are just some of them.
The Chinese Loco and you
The Chinese Locomotive weighs the same as 5,000 average ten-year-olds - but what about you? Enter your weight in kg into the box and click 'Go!' to find out! (Not sure of your weight in kg? Convert here)
Your weight in kg:
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of you weigh the same
as the Chinese Loco
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