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This is a train museum on the western side of Chatuchak Park adjacent to Kamphaeng Phe Road. Steam engines, train models and miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world railway systems. It is open only on Sundays from 5.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Admissions free.

Alongside Chatuchak Park, where the famous Weekend Market is held, there is a large exhibition hall containing relics of a bygone age. The site is run by enthusiasts of the Thai Railfan Club. Probably due to the fact that admission is free, the placing and even choice of artifacts seem to have been made at random and there is hardly any labelling in English. Trains are the main theme though there are also model cars, military vehicles and even an old VW combi van.

The main exhibits include a steam engine, electric tram and a saloon car.

Copyright information: All pictures by Nattawud Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location and Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additional information by Richard Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang.

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