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[Hong Kong Rail Way Museum] is located in [Tai Po Market] town centre, it
is erected in 1913, the old station building is
architecturally different from the other stations along the
railway line, as it is built in a traditional Chinese style
with a pitched roof. It was declared a monument in 1984 and
converted to a museum in 1985 after the conservation and
restoration work had been complete. The museum was opened to
public in the same year.
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A 10-minute walk
from Exit B of Tai Wo Station. First, turn right to take
escalator to Tai Wo Plaza. Next, follow the passage on the
right to take escalator to the ground level. Then go in the
direction of Oi Wo House and Kui Wo House, and follow the
directional signages of the Museum via Tai Wo Bridge and Yan
Hing Street.
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[Man Mo Temple] in
Tai Po, which opened in 1892, was built with donations from
the Tsat Yeuk Community to serve as a venue for meetings,
arbitration and worship in Tai Wo Market Town. Man Cheong
(God of Literature) and Mo Tai (God of Martial Arts),
symbolising impartiality in handling all rural matters, are
worshipped in the temple.
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[Hong Kong Rail Way Museum] entrance.
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Very distinctive old
railway station building.
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The branches of the
two banyan trees seems to merge together.
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The station at Tsim Sha Tsui was the terminus of the
Kowloon-Canton Railway before 1975.
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Inside the ticket office.
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The station master's office.
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Manual mechanical
switch.
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Logos and model trains of the KCR.
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1)1980s Season Ticket of KCR to Lo Wu
2)1997-1999 Single Journey Ticket of KCR to Lo Wu.
3)1997 Commemorative Tickets of the Beijing –
Kowloon and Shanghai – Kowloon Through Trains.
4)1949 Specimen of 2nd
Class Single Ticket for The KCR (Kowloon to Canton) Through
Fast Traim.
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1)1957 KCR 3rd
Class Monthly Child Ticket.
2)1961 KCR 3rd
Class Six-month Scholar Ticket. |
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Diesel Electric English No.51.
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In service from 1995 to 1977.
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Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive. In service on the Sha
Tau Kok Branch Line from 1924 to 1928.
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Museum Office. Can buy souvenirs and postcards here.
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Due to the epidemic,
cannot enter the car temporarily.
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The third – class compartment of coach no.302, dated
1911.
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The seat of the
third – class compartment.
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The ordinary – class compartment of coach no.276,
dated 1974.
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The seat of the
ordinary –
class compartment.
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The first – class compartment of coach no.112, dated
1964.
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With sofa seats and dining tables.
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[Old Tai Po Market Railway Station]
Stop sign.
There is a
minibus to [Lam Tsuen] nearby, you can go to and visit
[Wishing Tree].
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[Lam Tsuen] is a place in Lam Tsuen Valley, Tai Po District, New
Territories, Hong Kong.
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