It also has a branch in downtown Beijing, in the former Zhengyangmen East Railway Station near Tian'anmen Square.

This exhibition, which was held by the National Economic Development Committee, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

The MOR then founded the Central Technical Library in 1958 to promote scientific and technological advancements and support the growth of the Chinese railway industry.

This part of the museum contains only one full size historic locomotive - an 0-6-0 tank engine from the 19th century.

The rest of the displays comprise models,[2] maps (some in 3D relief), photographs,[3] documents and displays about the development of railways in China, including architectural models of six new stations on the CRH China Railway High-speed system.