Golra sharif Museum

Golra sharif Museum

Situated close to a junction station near Sector F-13 of Islamabad, Golra Sharif Museum is a railway museum that was opened in 2003. It is located 1,994 feet above sea level. The museum has three halls that exhibit relics showing the history of Pakistan Railways since its inception. Old locomotive trains, steam engines, a model of a diesel train engine, and a British-era lifter are on display in a huge yard at the museum. A German postal car and Lord Mountbatten’s saloon car are also displayed at the museum. In an era where train travel in Pakistan is losing its status as the preferred mode of transport, Golra Sharif Museum makes you aware of the rich history and evolution of Pakistan Railways. It develops the love of train travel in the young generation. People visit Golra Sharif Museum to learn about the history and development of Pakistan Railways since its establishment. They get a chance to see different artifacts used in the trains in old times and are fascinated by technological advancements over the years. Schools plan educational trips to create awareness about train travel among their students.