Railway Museum (Madrid)

The Railway Museum (Madrid) (Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid) is a large railway museum located in Madrid, Spain, housed in the former Delicias railway station. The station, a notable example of 19th-century industrial architecture, was one of Madrid's principal railway termini.

The museum's collection includes a wide range of locomotives, rolling stock, and railway-related artifacts, representing the history of railways in Spain from their earliest days to the modern era. Exhibits cover steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, as well as passenger cars, freight wagons, and other equipment. Significant items include a replica of the "La Mataró," the first steam locomotive built in Spain, and a luxurious presidential train used by heads of state.

In addition to its static displays, the museum also offers educational programs and special events related to railway history and technology. The museum aims to preserve and promote the understanding of the vital role railways have played in the social, economic, and technological development of Spain. The museum also possesses an extensive archive of historical documents and photographs related to Spanish railways. The Delicias station itself is a protected historical monument, adding to the museum's significance as a cultural landmark.