Electric Railway Museum
The Electric Railway Museum is a charity who aim to promote the heritage of all electric trains in the UK through traction and rolling stock restoration, display and operation in addition to gathering photographic and technical archives with historic relevance. Their work is run entirely by volunteers and funded by public donations.
The site in Rowley Road, Baginton, has the largest collection of preserved electric trains in the UK, ranging from suburban multiple units, carriage bodies of Edwardian underground trains and industrial electric locomotives, to high speed express trains.
The Electric Railway Museum website can be found at www.electricrailwaymuseum.co.uk where dates are listed for the open weekends held throughout the year. During these weekends, additional attractions are brought onto the site and extra items are available for viewing.
In addition to the open weekends, visits can take place throughout the year, whether you are a large society, enthusiast group or an individual with an interest in a specific item. Please note that you may find the site closed if you turn up without prior notice, so contact the museum to arrange a visit, letting them know the size of party, suitable dates and any specific areas of interest.
Contact details for the Museum can be found on their website at www.electricrailwaymuseum.co.uk or email the press officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You can find details on how to become a member, how to make a donation or how to become become a volunteer on the "Support Us" section of the museum website.