Rushden Historical Transport Society & Goods Shed — Attraction in Rushden

The railway may be small, but it more than makes up for it in charm and fun. The running Loco is a 142 multiple unit, an easy going little deisel, which is driven well along the rails by a lovely gent. The staff be they platform or railside are all lovely and were super friendly to my "Trainee Train Driver" 4 year old son, even allowed him to come see the drivers cab, where the Driver was really patient with my son's questions. The buffet car staff were amazing, rustled up a lovely ham sandwich each for me and Ethan and had a good natter with the lady about post-war living sharing stories of shared roots. There is a carriage a little further down with a wall full of beautiful self-curated collections of Locos and rolling stock and coaches, a 0 gauge railway diorama run by a lovely gent and a young gentleman, who also has his collection of not just trains but Star Wars merch too (The geek in me was awed)! Further into the carriage was a small but no less fascinating collection of pieces used on the rail itself from signals to platform staff uniforms. The goods Shed had a model fair on, and my son drank in all in and raced the models round their set ups (I am sorry..), of which I am super thankful of everyone being so patient of him. Its a truly charming little railway, I hope they extend it in the future, and it keeps running for our future generations to enjoy. We will be...

In this Museum, when the tourist enter it,is immediately as if by magic, immersed in the distant forties and can see with his great admiration and at the some time with great amazement, circulate on the shelter of this old railway, appearing in time that give life in a completely natural way, on a typical day on the railway, passengers waiting for a steaming train convoy that slowly slides on a track that leads to an ancient country of the past.... (at this point it's just pure fantasy on my part). All this I can say that the visitor of this Museum creates at certain emotion,seeing these characters from the past,waiting, on the shorter, for their imaginary convoy that will take them to their respective countries of origin; there is no shortage of stalls with clothing and objects every day of the time (too lay called vintage items ); you can admire machines and military vehicles of the time gone be. At this point in the review , I can't help but go to visit this wonderful Museum ..... it is really worth spending some time...

Steeped in history, you could spend many hours exploring. Loads of family events and great nights of music and dance.

Dog Friendly. Home to two Skittles Tables. Disabled access. The social bar has a stunning range of Real Ales, Craft Ciders, wine, craft Gin. Award winning. Soft drinks and nibbles available.

Abundant choices of seating on the train carriage, outside tables weather permitting also inside the members social bar..

The goods Shed holds many well hosted events, now a star attraction, also available for hire. Food is available on events and at weekends, depending on what's going on.

Staff and customers are friendly, welcoming. It's place to visit for sure. It is a club, open on the public on events. Regular visits require membership. This place follows hygiene and safety rules. Inside and...