Summary:
Mysuru: The Rail Museum , run by the Mysuru division of South Western Railways, will remain closed for three months owing to renovation work. Established in 1979, under the supervision of Indian Railway, the museum will get a facelift at a cost of Rs 2 crore. There are also plans for an audiovisual room, children’s play area and clock tower.Located opposite CFTRI, it is the second such facility in the country after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. During weekends, the inflow of tourists even crosses 1,000.One of the high points at the museum is a rare collection of carriages, belonging to the erstwhile Mysuru rulers. A lounge and cafeteria will come up at the museum and its entrance will be made more attractive with landscaping..