The Engine House

The Engine House is a railway museum at Highley Station in Shropshire that displays historic locomotives and railway equipment in a contemporary building beside the Severn Valley Railway tracks. The collection includes various vehicles and objects that show how railways operated across different periods of British history.

The museum opened in 2008 on the site of former colliery sidings, developed with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and European Union regional funding. The location was chosen to preserve the industrial heritage of the area while connecting to the active Severn Valley Railway.

The museum displays the royal carriage of King George VI and a memorial to railway workers who served in World War II, reflecting the broader role railways played in British national life. These objects show how deeply railways were woven into the country's public and military history.

The museum opens daily and provides a self-service restaurant and outdoor play area for children to use during visits. Its location next to the active railway allows visitors to combine a museum tour with a ride on the Severn Valley Railway.

A section allows children to practice historical mail-sorting techniques as they were used on British railway postal carriages many years ago. This hands-on experience reveals how postal services once operated aboard moving trains.

Location: Shropshire

Operator: Severn Valley Railway

Part of: Severn Valley Railway

GPS coordinates: 52.44480,-2.37056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00