Museums & Galleries · Bradford
Museum of Rail Travel
📍 BD21 5AA
Photo: vintagecarriagestrust.org
- View restored railway carriages dating from 1876 to 1950
- See carriages used in The Railway Children films
- Watch volunteers repairing and restoring vintage carriages
- Browse original railway memorabilia and artefacts from West Yorkshire
- Buy historical railway magazines on site
The Carriage Works Museum sits at Ingrow Station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, run by volunteers and open every day except Christmas Day from 11am to 4pm. Inside you'll find one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages in the country, dating from 1876 to 1950, including carriages that featured in the 1970 and 2021 Railway Children films and the 1968 BBC TV series. You can get close to the carriages, explore railway memorabilia and West Yorkshire artefacts, and often watch volunteers restoring vintage rolling stock. It suits railway enthusiasts, families and film fans alike. The museum is in Keighley, Bradford, Yorkshire, with Keighley station just a mile away, and there are 56 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for anyone planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Open every day except Christmas Day, 11am to 4pm
- Booking
- Combined Rail Story tickets cover entry to both museums
- Best for
- Rail enthusiasts and families interested in restored carriages
From the attraction's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Keighley 1 miles
- Crossflatts 2.8 miles
- Bingley 3.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page