Nairobi railway museum

The railway played an important role in establishing the city of Nairobi, and the Nairobi Railway Museum, located at the northwest end of Nairobi Station, gives you insight into the historical and commercial significance of rail travel in Kenya. Time-honored in 1971 by the East African Railways and Harbour Company, the museum is now under the administration of the National Museum of Kenya and features relics and records of the railways found in East Africa, such as a collection of steam locomotives, rolling stock, small exhibits, models and many other artifacts. The museums four sections are divided into a main gallery, museum resource center, auditorium and outdoor display area. The main gallery is where you will find company crests of the railways of East Africa, the most prominent being the Uganda Railways, Tanganyika Railways, Kenya Railways and East Africa Railways. Other exhibits in the main gallery are original railway blueprints, construction models and smaller items such as oil-burning headlamp, trolley bicycle, steam-operated bell, wood stove, Bombay lounge chair, tableware and a bench seat that was used by distinguished passengers, such as Theodore Roosevelt and the Prince of Wales. In the outdoor section, you find Beyer-Garratt meter gauge locomotives, as well as a collection of carriages. AfricanMecca recommends customizing your city tour to include the Nairobi Railway Museum.