About Search Engine, our library and archive centre


Opening Times:
Daily 10.00 - 17.30
Open seven days a week except 24-26 Dec.


Search Engine is our library and archive centre. We're open 7 days a week, 10:00 to 17:30 (except 24-26 December).

At Search Engine you can: 

  • Drop in and get help with railway-related questions
  • Research railway topics
  • Access original materials
  • Find a quiet area to study
  • Listen to oral history recordings from people working on the railways
  • Watch railway films and DVDs
  • Visit our exhibition area which features items from our archives and collections

We also offer:

  • WiFi access
  • Tours of the stores: Tuesday and Friday, 14.45 - 15.30 (term time only)
  • Use of a group study room (pre-booking required, please call 01904 686 235)

Contact us

Search Engine
National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
York
YO26 4XJ
email: search.engine@nrm.org.uk
(Selected questions to this email may be published on the recently answered questions page, unless you request otherwise).

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