This allows for the efficient movement of museum exhibits for maintenance and placing items in the collection.

The three operational steam locomotives are stored securely under cover within the main railway works.

The museum's collection also includes early diesel locomotives and passenger coaches.

[citation needed] In January 2011, a working miniature railway was installed to enhance activity at the museum.

This miniature train was formerly used to promote Kenya Railways (KR) on exhibitions, such as the Nairobi Show.