Even girls might light this place with the old fashioned trains More

We spent quite a few hours in this museum, and I must admit that it was very interesting. In a few of the wagons there were life-like dolls, dining or sitting in the compartments. There were really a lot of trains to see in there. And there was also a huge model of a city with moving trains, cars etc... More

t was a great experience, the history of railway in an almost theatrical setting. More

I have been to many railway exhibitions (because I love my husband).I don't even mind the British National collection at York as a day out. Firstly I was annoyed to be asked to hand over a driving licence or passport in order to get a locker key. Fine in principle but it makes me nervous, perfectly illustrated by the slight... More

I write as a railway enthusiast who has visited railway museums all over the world. And I don't write from the perspective of the casual or "family" visitor. The museum consists of two halls. The first is in darkness supposedly to evoke the romance of train travel at night; how bizzare is that? I want to see exhibits that are... More

Of course as an enthusiast for rail travel I enjoyed my half day visit to Cite du Train. The first hall displays various elements of railway development using audio visual displays, film clips, etc. These include the use of railways in war, the development of a national network in France under Napoleon iii, building railways in the mountains, etc. The... More

This is definitely a good place to visit whilst in the Mulhouse area. It's absolutely brilliant for kids who love trains and there were audio guides in English to help you along your way. My children certainly enjoyed it, probably more than the nearby car museum as it was more interactive and child friendly. More

Cité du Train – French Railway Museum The French national railway museum must represent on of the world’s largest and most important collections. It is displayed in two vast halls. The first is darkened and has light and sound effects and mannequins. It is surprisingly effective and is aimed at families rather than the enthusiast. A notable part recreates conditions... More