History
Gola Sharif Railway Museum, also known as Pakistan Railway Heritage Museum, is a railway museum located near Sector F-13 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Located at Ghorra Sharif Station, the hub of the Rawalpindi Division of Pakistan Railways, Pakistan Railway Heritage Museum Attock is 600 meters above sea level, southeast of the Margala Hills, and east of the ancient city of Taxila, the cradle of the Gandhara civilization. Artifacts and memorabilia from over 150 years of British railway heritage. The station with its museum attracts tourists and locals alike and attracts railway enthusiasts.
Ghorla Sharif Junction railway station is on the main line of Pakistan Railways, connecting the rest of the country in the south and Peshawar in the north. More than 20 trains pass through this station every day. It is located at an altitude of 1,994 feet southwest of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
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The magnificent building is of Victorian architecture and is of yellow brick. It consists of five hall-like rooms. The railway station, which once connected Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan, has gained importance due to the presence of the museum. The station was established in 1882 during the British rule and was expanded into a hub in 1912. It was an important logistical artery for British India during the Afghanistan campaign in the early 20th century. Since then it has become an important trade route to Afghanistan via the famous Khyber Pass.
Development
The museum was planned by Ishfaq Khattak, DS of Rawalpindi Division. In late 2002, HQ instructed all departments of Pakistan Railways to scrap all old items such as tableware, furniture, locomotives and limousines for narrow gauge lines. Ishfaq Khattak saw this as an opportunity to collect all relics and create a legacy.
By the end of 2003, this feat had been accomplished thanks to the diligence of officials working on the project without government funding. A pure and uninterrupted love for railroads was the main driving force behind this beloved project. The museum was officially inaugurated on March 5, 2007, but opened to the public on September 26, 2003.
Collection
The Railway Heritage Museum was established in October 2003. From relics from the days when Britain built railroads across the subcontinent to memorabilia depicting the museum’s origins, this historic site has houses and reserves. The Rail Heritage Museum is divided into two halls, with artifacts reflecting his more than 150 years of railroad history, including nearly 100 years of undivided India.
Part of the museum is a large courtyard, lined with cranes, wagons, limousines, impressive locomotives, wagons and tracks, showing the chronological progress of the railway. The museum displays impressive artifacts covering various aspects of the rail system. Mechanical models, signaling systems, communication tools, and the development of operational protocols have been preserved and displayed in chronological order in the museum.
