[4] The Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed was refurbished as a heritage tourism destination, its edifice restored, and a museum added by the Indian Railways in December 2002.

[4] The shed exhibited Victorian era artifacts used on the Indian rail network, along with the old signalling system, gramophones, and seats.

[15] The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has launched a drive to increase the awareness of this museum among the students.

In the museum, there are exhibit halls showing models of small engines, old railway equipment, hand-held brass signal lamps, and old photos.

[2][18] Locomotives have appeared in films such as Barfi!, Guru, love aaj kal, Rang De Basanti and Veer-Zaara among others.