Inspiration
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting ‘Inspiration’ The Railway 200 Exhibition! This unique travelling exhibition, curated in partnership with The National Railway Museum, features interactive displays, inspiring stories, and hands-on activities for all age groups to enjoy. The train features four carriages:
- Railway Firsts: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations in railway history
- Wonderlab on Wheels: Offering engaging hands-on activities to explore the science and engineering behind railways
- Your Railway Future: Uncovering some of the more hidden roles in rail and encouraging people to consider a career in rail to shape the next 200 years
- The Partner Zone: A place for local organisations to tell their stories (content will vary event to event)
You'll be joined by a fantastic team dedicated to making your experience memorable. The train is fully accessible and to ensure a quality experience and time to enjoy the displays, visits are structured in 15-minute intervals.
Events

Strathspey Railway will be hosting Inspiration from 16 October – 17 October, 2025.
· Location address: Strathspey Railway (Boat of Garten Station), Boat of Garten Station, Strathspey Railway, Station House, Strathspey, Boat of Garten PH24 3BH
· Dates: Thursday 16 October to Friday 17 October
· Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bus: Buses 37, X37, 36A or 337 stop near to the station.
By National Rail: The nearest mainline station is Aviemore. Strathspey Railway. Platform 3 can be accessed by crossing the footbridge from the station.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.
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Aberdeen station will be hosting Inspiration from 19 October – 20 October, 2025.
· Location address: Aberdeen railway station, Union Square Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5RG
· Dates: Sunday 19 October to Monday 20 October
· Opening information:
o Sunday 19 Oct opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm.
o Monday 20 Oct opening times 09:30am – 4.30pm. Last entry will be at 3:30pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: The station has cycle parking for 80 bikes. Additional cycle parking is located outside Union Square Shopping Centre
By bus: Please see www.travellinescotland.com or call 0871 200 2233 for information about bus services.
By National Rail: Aberdeen is on the East Coast Mainline.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

Edinburgh Waverley station will be hosting Inspiration from 22 October – 23 October, 2025.
· Location address: Edinburgh Waverley station, Edinburgh EH1 3EG
· Dates: Wednesday 22 October to Thursday 23 October
· Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
You'll be joined by a fantastic team dedicated to making your experience memorable. The train is fully accessible and to ensure a quality experience and time to enjoy the displays, visits are structured in 15-minute intervals.
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
By bus: Airport buses and city tours leave from Waverley Bridge regularly through the day. Local buses leave from Princes Street and North Bridge. Buses for the rest of Scotland leave from St Andrew’s Square or Waterloo Place.
By National Rail: Edinburgh Waveley is on the East Coast Mainline.
By tram: Trams connect the city centre with Edinburgh Airport. The nearest stop is on St Andrews Square. More information can be found at EdinburghTrams.com.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

Blackpool North station will be hosting Inspiration from 4 November – 7 November, 2025
· Location address: Blackpool North station, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB
· Dates: Tuesday 4 November – Friday 7 November, 2025
· Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: Cycle cage next to platform 1, staff assisted.
By bus: Bus routes 1, 11B, 14, 42, 61 serve the station. The nearest bus stops are Talbot Road, 168 meters away, 3 min walk; Abingdon Street, 205 meters away, 4 min walk; and Dickson Road 222 meters away, 4 min walk.
By National Rail: Blackpool North is on the national rail network
By tram: North Station (Blackpool Tramway) is 1799 meters away, 24 min walk. It is served by the T1 tram (Starr Gate, Blackpool Tramway)
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

Llandudno station will be hosting Inspiration from 15 November – 18 November, 2025
· Location address: Llandudno station, Augusta Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2AF
· Dates: Saturday 15 November – Tuesday 18 November
· Opening information: Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: Cycle parking is offered in three locations: on the west side of station concourse; on the main area of station concourse; and on the platform.
By bus: The following buses pass near Llandudno Railway Station Stop H: 13, 19S, 5, 19X, 25.
By National Rail: Llandundo in on the national rail network.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

London Paddington station will be hosting Inspiration from 8 December – 13 December, 2025
· Location address: London Paddington station, Praed Street, London W2 1HQ
· Dates: 8 December – 13 December, 2025
· Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: There are no cycle facilities at the station.
By bus: Bus routes 7, 16, 23, 27, 36, N7, N27, N205 all serve the station.
By National Rail: Paddington Station is on the national rail network.
By tube: Paddington Station in on the Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, District, and Circle London Underground lines.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

Southampton Central station will be hosting Inspiration from 14 December – 16 December, 2025
· Location address: Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
· Dates: 14 December – 16 December
· Opening information: Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: Platform 1 - 200 spaces. Platform 4 - 44 spaces. Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces.
By bus: Southampton Central Station is served by several bus routes. Bluestar routes like the 4, 6, 9, 15, 17, and 18 serve the station. Unilink routes U2B, U6C, and U6H also stop there. Additionally, First Solent operates the X4 and X5 routes, connecting Southampton with other areas.
By National Rail: Southampton Central is on the national rail network.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.

London Victoria station will be hosting Inspiration from 18 December – 20 December, 2025
· Location address: London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU
· Dates: 18 December – 20 December
· Opening information: Opening information: Opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm
Essential information - Before your visit
Time:
Please arrive at the station no earlier than 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
Ticket Checks:
Please bring your ticket with you, either as a printed copy or as the email confirmation on your phone.
Travel info:
By bike: There are 112 stands for bikes in the car park upper level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
By bus: A large number of buses serve the station. See TfL website for full details.
By National Rail: Victoria Station is on the national rail network.
By tube: Victoria Station is on the Victoria, District and Circle London Underground lines.
Parking:
Parking is available at the station; charges apply. For more details on parking, please visit the stations' website.
Accessibility:
Station is accessible, lifts provided to all platforms. If you need to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements, please complete the ‘access requirements’ field when booking your ticket or email us at railway200@networkrail.co.uk
Cancellation:
We request that visitors inform us of cancellations as soon as possible so we can release the ticket to allow other visitors to book.
GDPR:
By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your email for event-related communications and to being filmed or photographed in a public space.
T&Cs:
Please review the terms & conditions, GDPR policy before your visit.
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting ‘Inspiration’ The Railway 200 Exhibition! This unique travelling exhibition, curated in partnership with The National Railway Museum, features interactive displays, inspiring stories, and hands-on activities for all age groups to enjoy. The train features four carriages:
- Railway Firsts: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations in railway history
- Wonderlab on Wheels: Offering engaging hands-on activities to explore the science and engineering behind railways
- Your Railway Future: Uncovering some of the more hidden roles in rail and encouraging people to consider a career in rail to shape the next 200 years
- The Partner Zone: A place for local organisations to tell their stories (content will vary event to event)
You'll be joined by a fantastic team dedicated to making your experience memorable. The train is fully accessible and to ensure a quality experience and time to enjoy the displays, visits are structured in 15-minute intervals.