Chinese Engine - York, Great Britain.
N 53° 57.641 W 001° 05.852
30U E 624816 N 5980823
Chinese Government Railways, Steam Locomotive 4-8-4 KF Class No 7.
One of the iconic locomotives displayed in the Worlds largest railway museum. The National Railway Museum, is located in York, UK.
Waymark Code: WMK8PZ
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/01/2014
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Displayed in The national Railway Museum. This is a must do attraction if you are in the area, and its free admission. Located in York, UK.
"Steam Locomotive, Chinese Government Railways, KF7 class 4-8-4 No 607, designed by Colonel Kenneth Cantlie, built by Vulcan Foundry in 1935, withdrawn in 1981" Text source:
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"Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York’s only National Museum. Explore our giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, step on to the futuristic, Japanese Bullet Train or marvel at the stunning opulence of the Royal Trains.
Get on board awe inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in The Workshop, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. The children can let off steam with our outdoor play area, miniature railway rides and loads of interactive exhibits." Text Source: (
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Hours of Operation:
Opening times
10am–6pm daily
Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec
Admission Free, but donations are appreciated.
Street Address: NRM York. Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
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