[1][2] The museum opened on August 4, 1989, at the 100-year anniversary of the first railways in Central Asia.

The museum sponsors exhibits on the development of railway technologies in Uzbekistan in the second half of the 20th century.

The museum hosts 13 steam engines, 18 diesel and 3 electric locomotives that were used across Uzbekistan to pull different types of wagons - many of which are also on display.

The equipment required to operate a railway e.g. signals, semaphore and radio and paraphernalia such as emblems, tools and uniforms of the machinists is included.

The museum offers a ride on one of the oldest trains, along a track that is almost 1 km long, through its grounds.