Museum earns top accolade

The Baginton-based attraction has received the Small Groups Award from the Heritage Railway Association (HRA).

The award identifies the work done by museum since it opened in 2008 as ‘an outstanding contribution to railway preservation’, specifically ‘in recognition of its excellence in the preservation of less fashionable stock outside the scope of most heritage railways’.

Graeme Gleaves, chairman of Electric Railway Museum, said: “This is the highest level of recognition we could achieve in the UK railway heritage sector.

“The award is testament to everything that we have worked so hard to achieve over the last few years and proof that what we are doing is not only the right thing, but that the results are being noticed far beyond our own perimeter fence.

“I cannot thank all the volunteers who have worked effortlessly to make this happen enough. I am so proud of each and every one of them - we have built an outstanding team that have turned the site from a storage depot to a viable museum and this award is something for us all to share and celebrate’

Electric Railway Museum aims to promote the heritage of all electric trains in the UK through traction and rolling stock restoration, display and operation, along with work in gathering historically relevant technical and photographic archives.

The museum is open for visits throughout the year, subject to prior notice.

Open days and other events suitable for all ages also take place.

For more information visit the museum’s website.