Hall of Railway Heritage, Railway museum in Chatuchak Park, Thailand.
The Hall of Railway Heritage is a railway museum in Chatuchak with locomotives, carriages, and historical railway equipment displayed in a large exhibition hall. The collection shows various vehicles from Thailand's railroad history.
The museum opened in 1990 to preserve Thailand's railway heritage, displaying artifacts from the first railway developments during King Rama V's reign in the late 1800s. These early efforts established the foundation for the country's modern infrastructure.
The collection includes two golden teak carriages and a model train that Queen Victoria presented to King Rama IV in 1853, marking the connection between Thailand and Britain.
The museum is located near MRT Phahon Yothin station and is easily accessible. Entry is free, though donations support maintenance and preservation of the collection.
The museum houses a hospital train commissioned by King Rama V, built with Brazilian teak wood and assembled in England for medical services in remote areas. This specialized train represents an innovative approach to healthcare delivery in early modern Thailand.
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