Mangapps Railway Museum, Railway museum in Burnham-on-Crouch, England.
Mangapps Railway Museum operates along a functioning railway line with restored stations and signal boxes from the East Anglia region. The layout allows visitors to see how these buildings and structures work together as part of an active railway operation.
The museum was established in 1986 when the Jolly family opened their private railway artifact collection to the public. This foundation transformed a personal passion into a significant record of East Anglian railway heritage.
The collection displays steam locomotives, diesel engines, passenger carriages, and freight wagons that show how British rail transport evolved over generations. Each vehicle tells a story about the engineering choices and daily needs of its time.
On operating days, visitors can book rides on vintage trains and explore the site at their own pace. Plan to spend a few hours walking between stations and viewing the various buildings and vehicles displayed.
The site holds one of Britain's largest public collections of railway signals and signaling equipment from stations across the region. This rare assemblage shows how railway operators once communicated and controlled train movements.
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