THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition is housed in a former British Rail Mk.1 carriage specially converted for the purpose. It is housed in the grounds of Rainhill Library and connected to the main building by a permanent link. A team of volunteers from the society worked for nearly three years to convert the carriage and install the exhibits.
IT COMMEMORATES:
The Rainhill Locomotive Trials of October 1829.
The Opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, September 1830.
The Rocket 150 Celebrations in May 1980.
The Railway Today.
IT CONTAINS:
Contemporary Accounts and Prints.
Maps.
Posters.
Models.
Diaramas
Photographs.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:- 10.00am until 7.00pm.
Saturday Morning:- 10.00am until 1.00pm
The Exhibition offers an education service and welcomes visits by individuals and groups of both adults and children.
Please contact the Library on 0151-426-4269 for details.
A special collection of books and pamphlets about the railway can be accessed.