There is the Maharani's saloon on display. This was used by the Maharani of Mysore kingdom. It has been very well preserved and maintained. It was overwhelming to see that the Maharaja had bought a Railway saloon for his queen :-) There is also the Maharaja's quarters in the Maharani's saloon.
The saloon was built by Hurst & Nelson in 1899 & was commissioned within Mysore State Railways. Weighing 22.5 tonnes, it cost INR 29508.
The saloon was built by Hurst & Nelson in 1899 & was commissioned within Mysore State Railways. Weighing 22.5 tonnes, it cost INR 29508.
In the saloon, there's kitchen, store room with some vessels (yes, even to this day), the cooks' resting place, toilets, etc.
Toilet & washing sink for the queen :-) Notice the overhead flush with the lever.
Kitchen, with the stone grinder...
Cooking used to be done here below...
Vessels used for storing food items & cooking.
Emblem of Mysore kingdom on the saloon.
On the whole, the Rail Museum is a MUST VISIT. Well maintained, clean, & a nice place to spend a couple of hours. This is a favorite place for my son, & we visit whenever he goes to Mysore for holidays. Those interested in collecting few souvenirs can do so at the entrance to the Museum. There are few models on display, books, etc. In addition to the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and other must see places, Rail Museum is another that can be added to the list.
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