EVERYONE loves to do the locomotion. The number of visitors to York's National Railway Museum (NRM) carries on increasing, making it the busiest museum outside London.

Free admission has been the key, a terrific boost to the cultural life of this country. The NRM seized on this opportunity, introducing new exhibits, such as The Works and the forthcoming Flying Scotsman celebration. York has basked in its achievements. The museum has a simple formula for success, based on the railways themselves: keep moving forward and everyone will be happy.

Updated: 10:24 Wednesday, March 22, 2006