If you are a railway enthusiast then this is place for you to see. If you are not one then walk away as you will lose the motivation to reach the place midway. The road leading to the place is badly damaged and is extremely bumpy. Although PR could have put much more effort in this and made this much better but still a few steam locomotives along with victorian rake is parked at the station. The station offers a very serene and peaceful retreat for any railway enthusiast to go out for some train spotting.

Nice and wonderful place. this place is very peaceful and mesmerising. If u have a chance must visit this place.Government should preserve this historical place and also make some developments to attract tourists.

Good railway station to go and visit to take beautiful pictures and videos of your. And museum is really very good too.

The station lies on the main line of the Pakistan Railways which connects the rest of the country in the south and Peshawar in the north. More than 20 trains pass through this station every day. It is situated southwest of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, at the altitude of 1994 feet. Its magnificent building has Victorian architecture and composed of yellow stone masonry comprises five hall-like rooms. The station that once linked Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan now enjoys more importance due to its museum.[4] The station was established in 1882 and upgraded as a junction in 1912. It was the logistics artery of the British during the Afghan military campaigns at the turn of the twentieth century. It has since become an important trade route which protrudes into Afghanistan through the famous Khyber Pass.

Best place to visit if you are in Islamabad.The colonial architecture of Golra sharif railway Station, built in 1881.

Lovely Experience at Golra Railway station . It is best for Photoshoot or to celebrate birthday party . Lots of Historical trains and Instrument. Love the clean Environment . Its seems to me that if you are living in Islamabad then definitely visit this place .

Golra Sharif Railway Museum, also known as Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum, located near Sector E-11 of the federal capital of Islamabad, is the site of a venerated railway museum housing relics and memorabilia associated with railways dating back to the days of British Raj.The railway station with its museum is one of the major attraction sites for tourists, locals and railway enthusiasts alike in the country. Actually, it is a junction station in the Rawalpindi Division of Pakistan Railways, located at 1,994 feet above the sea level, in the southeast of Margalla Hills and east of the cradle of Gandhara civilization, the ancient city of Taxila. The junction is full of memories, explaining the hustle and bustle of more than a hundred years, which inspires history lovers and explorers.The station was established in 1882 during the British rule and upgraded as a junction in 1912. It was the logistics artery of British India during the Afghan military campaigns at the turn of the 20th century. It has since become an important trade route which protrudes into Afghanistan through the famous Khyber PassThe Railway Heritage Museum was established in October 2003. From relics dating back to the inception of railways in the subcontinent by the British to memorabilia depicting the creation of the museum are housed and preserved in this heritage site.The Rail Heritage Museum is housed in three different halls to contain artifacts reflecting the history of railway over a period of more than 150 years including almost 100 years of undivided India.Talking to APP, Mohammad Aslam, an official of Pakistan Railway said that around 20 trains used to pass through this junction every day when it was operational during the British Raj time. He said that the junction also served as Royal’s passage for holidays when they used to come to Hills of the present-day Islamabad.As a part of the museum, there is a big yard where cranes, trolleys, saloons, locomotives, coaches, and tracks are marshaled impressively, portraying the railway’s march forward through time. The museum houses a blend of artifacts covering many facets of the railway’s systems.Mechanical models, signaling systems, communication tools and evolution of operational protocols are preserved and chronologically displayed in the museum.The museum also displays the social impact and anthropological implications of railways on human geography of the multi-racial subcontinent. The open yard displays a wide array of relics that have become extinct on the railway lines around the world.The steam and electric locomotives, a German postal car, a saloon car used by the last Indian viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, and another saloon car belonging to the Maharaja of Jodhpur from the Jodhpur railways given as a wedding present to his daughter are a few examples.The museum was envisioned by Ishfaq Khattak, the then DS of Rawalpindi Division. In late 2002, the Headquarters issued instructions to all the divisions of Pakistan railways to scrap all the old items including crockery, furniture, locomotives, and saloons for narrow gauge lines.Ishfaq Khattak saw it as an opportunity to accumulate all the relics and create a heritage site. By the end of 2003, this feat was achieved mostly due to the diligence of officers working on the project without any funding from the government.It was the unabated love for the railways which had been the major driving force towards the completion of this project. Though the museum was inaugurated officially on 5 March 2007, it had already opened its doors to the public on 26 September 2003.An official of the Railways while sharing his views about its opening has said that a number of government and foreign officials alongside a huge crowd of public graced the place and made the event memorable. He said that whether it is the saloon cars of yore or the long-forgotten steam locomotives; this museum has got it all. “Everything has been fully preserved within the limited resources of the organization. A new building has been constructed on the premi

Excellent historical location. Reminds us of the British colonial regime in Sub-continent. The small museum associated with the railway station is also of historical importance. A must visit for people living I Rawalpindi and Islamabad.On the other hand it is still operative, Its a junction.

Golra railway station is a century old railway station established in 1881 and was upgraded to a junction in 1912. It is located in sector E-11 of Islamabad along the beautiful range of Margalla Hills. It is also known for its Railway heritage museum, old locomotive trains, steam engines, and lifters stationed at the platform.

This Railway station is one of it’s very own kind. It gives you a vintage feel, some kind of old novel feel. You can simply go there, sit and enjoy the sun set.There is also a museum there, there is also one old steam engine placed for display.This place is 20 mins drive from Islamabad.

Nice place their a lot of old things of British era related to railway are place their

ONE of the best and old railway station in golra sharif. The cleanliness and bohar trees are making more attractive and specialy good place for wedding shoot.

Golra junction railway station is located in sector F-13 of Islamabad. Golra Railway Station dates back to 1892 during British Raj times in India and it served as an important strategic station during British campaigns against Afghans. Its an important junction as it connects important cities like Harripur, Havelian, Nowshera, Attock and Peshawar. Station is a serene, calm and nice place alike for photographic enthusiasts and those searching for solace. It gained prominence due to its museum in 2003 when Railway authorities collected relics and antiquities during Raj times and setup a museum here...A must place to visit for those interested in something historic and serene at the same time...

Beautiful Railway station.

Golra Railway Station IslamabadThe Golra Sharif Junction railway station lies on the main line of the Pakistan Railways which connects the rest of the country in the south and Peshawar in the north. More than 20 trains pass through this station every day.It is situated southwest of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, at the altitude of 1994 feet. Its magnificent building has Victorian architecture and composed of yellow stone masonry comprises five hall-like rooms. The station that once linked Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan now enjoys more importance due to its museum.The station was established in 1882 during British rule and upgraded as junction in 1912. It was the logistics artery of British India during the Afghan military campaigns at the turn of the twentieth century. It has since become an important trade route which protrudes into Afghanistan through the famous Khyber Pass.

Its lovely place to visit having calm and peaceful environment. A great place for the history lovers as it is 138 years old railway station. Also a historical Pakistan Railway museum is there.

Its a nice railway station which is unique in two aspects. one, that it has an accumulation of the largest and most beautifully arranged banyan trees in the whole area. Two, that it houses the Pakistan Railway Museum with a great collection of antique items pertaining to old North Western Railway of the British Raj and of Pakistan Railway. The artifacts are quite aesthetically arranged and presentation is immaculate.

Nice place for visit

A historical Pakistan Railway museum is there. Beautiful place.

A historical place with so much to see about pre-partition locomotives.

Very informative and old memories of NWR and Pakistan Railways.

Its peaceful simply.

Beautiful place with hundreds of years old trees. A good place to spend evening

Small station.

Very calm and serene place. Railway museum is very informative. Good place to visit with kids

A well maintained place with a worth visiting museum.

1...... Location: Golra Islamabad2.....Category : Railway Station3......Description: it’s a great place to go. Especially with young children. In winters on sunny days.4.......What to see: old engine, railway carriages, museum, old banyans, a model of the engine , see the old carriage of the guard , usually the last one. spend time in museum. You will find many interesting things related to railways in past. Waiting room is also an antique.5.......if lucky enough then a train passing by.6......... overall recommend,,, good place to go......

Peacfull

Neat & clean, beautiful Railway Station having historic look.

Museum with active railway stationCalm and beautiful placeSmall size station with steam engine, old age boggies and treesA place worth visiting if you are a fan of railway for commute

One of the best historical Railway station in Pakistan. 100+ years old place with aroma of past memories if you are residence of islamabad and you are still unknown to this place its Crime !!!! Plan a visit to discover the most astonishing place in Capital.

We visited this place in the month of Oct. The weather was amazing to spend a full day there. There are many big and old trees offer cool and calm shadow to sit and relax. Cool breeze was a constant feature. Very friendly and pleaser staff welcomed us and briefed us about centuries old building, museum and items. It was one the most refreshing trip. It is so beautiful and calm place to visit and enjoy.

If you wanna breathe some fresh air and get out of the busy life of the city, this is the place.It isnt crowded here for most of the time. The historical architect and thick old trees with a gentle breeze under is treat for ones mind.

Its nice clean and silent place to get into the history of British Railways as there is well maintained mini railway museum with old electric railway equipment. Guides are also very friendly with well known hospitality.Unforgettable view of Bunyan trees

Old railway station, historical museum is also there having historical trains and engines..

The station lies on the main line of the Pakistan Railways which connects the rest of the country in the south and Peshawar in the north. More than 20 trains pass through this station every day. It is situated southwest ofIslamabad, the capital of Pakistan, at the altitude of 1994 feet. Its magnificent building has Victorian architecture and composed of yellow stone masonry comprises five hall-like rooms. The station that once linkedPeshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan now enjoys more importance due to its museum.[4]The station was established in 1882 and upgraded as a junction in 1912. It was the logistics artery of the British during the Afghan military campaigns at the turn of the twentieth century. It has since become an important trade route which protrudes intoAfghanistan through the famous Khyber Pass

Historical place

Golra railway stations is one of the unique and busy railway station especially in festival holiday s. You can get tickets in time or in train while you traveling towards Rawalpindi or tarnol,fatehjang, jand and kohat area, its tickets are available at low prices. Its timing are fixed and reached you in proper time but maybe late from stations due to some reasons. It can stay for five minutes at each station. Golra railway station is wide and having facility of crossing two train at a time. Its having greenery availability of shops small market and mosque also.

Services Should Be Improved. And local trains should be run. This will also help to resolve the traffic problems. And provide cheap local transport to citizens.

It was nice to get a little way out of the main city. The museum is cute and has an eclectic collection of old gear. The trains arent open for you to go into.Maybe a 30 minutes visit.A couple of twins or more each day still stop at this station.

Very Well preserved Station and Museum . Many Pakistani dramas were shot here and famous Vital Signs song Tum Door Thay was also shot here.

Well maintained and facilitated

Its a very nice place to visit with family. it has a very nice Museum which you will enjoy to visit it if you are fond of history and railways.

Oldest Rail Way Station

A wonderful collection of historic items by Pakistan Railways

Two, that it houses the Pakistan Railway Museum with a great

Very nice place ......their staff is nyc polite nd co oprativ

Its an absolutely amazing experience and would recommend everyone to go, it has a railway heritage museum which you can get in for only 10 rupees and its a great value for money, station itself is historical, serene and beautiful built. Has coaches from era of 1800s and also the coach used by Quaid e Azam. Do check it out

Wonderfull and historic place,Amazing museum at railway station,Beautiful neat and clean station,Almost You can go anywhere in pakistan.Must visit atleast one time

In short , Pakistan Railway history available at this station

Good place. Old buildind is converted into new building which is quite beautiful. It has a Railway Museum too

Historical station building. There a small railway museum there as well. Over all well maintained and good old times feel is present at the place. In my opinion a must visit plac in Islamabad!

Its an amazing place to visit whilr in Islamabad.

Old and Beautiful. Museum is very nice.

Excellent station with a great museum. A perfect place for photography.

Beautiful railway station well preserved by pakistan railway but i it is used by very few trains.Hopefully more trains will use it in future

A peaceful and so nice. Its just like that you are in a park or something

Inner peace !! Pursukoon place Sir Ganga Rams subcontinent first train model is placed near museum .. I love shades of big old trees ...When I came there a movie director was there with his team and camera, very old historic station ..

An ideal place for a dayout on a pleasant day. Enjoyed with family. Very well maintained museum and saloons of Quaid e Azam and Lord Mountbattens daughter.

Lovely informative place .... old engines are there ....

Artistic & peaceful place

One of the best place I have ever been to in pakistan !! Must see !! If you are interested in history and technology!! I havent seen this much helpful staff in pakistan !! Just loved itMake sure to take the tour guide to make it even more amazing trip

Good heritage Museum.Still need to improve.Good initiative.Railway history collecte under one roof.Good informative place for school kids and for history students.Good panoramic views.This Railway station is century old.The trees here are older more than a century.Its also a Railway jnction for Kohat and Peshawar.

Well preserved..

I am visit one day ahead.

What are the best timings to visit the place? any website

Golra Railway Station is an active station, with a Railway Heritage Museum on site. The museum features relics and artifacts dating back to the days of British Raj. Cranes, trolleys, saloons, locomotives, coaches and narrow guage tracks are also on display in the facility.

I Love to sit Under Golra Railway Station big Banyan Trees.There are Railway History Museum consists of two large Halls as well North Western Railways carts. Golra Railway station was built in 1920 by British Government in between track of Rawalpindi Peshawar lines. It is 98 years old Railway station in Pakistan. Ashfaq Khattak (GM Pakistan Railways) gethered all items of Museum in 2010. They try to keep History of Pakistan Railways here.

Historical place with beautiful scenic views

Brautiful Railway station. The museum has unique items related to Railways.

Hello I am Munawar Hussain from Karachi. I want to visit This station with my family March 2018 please guide me. I will stay at State Bank NIBAF hostel.I am officer Grad 2 in state Bank Of Pakistan.

Nice beautiful and peaceful environment..be mindful of museum timings

This place is full of knowledge and all the things are inspired to anyone. No doubt that during British Era, British develop Indo-Pak sub continental. They developed Railway as communications as well as developed Irrigation System for Agriculture and to develop the sub continental. Its no doubt if British will not came here in this area, we will not see this development. Because we have no sources, skilled labour, machines, instruments as well no funds to develop this system. I am really appreciate of those peoples who develop this system as well as I also appreciate of the Pakistan Railways Team who arrange / built this heritage museum for our coming nation.

Good place to visit, a good railway museum

Beautiful place, very clean environment.

Historical well maintained clean and healthy environment

Beautiful & historic station

Wonderful collection and reminder of our British legacy.

Historic place where​ Hazoor Babu Jee used to go

Historical place and nice one to visit to.

Train station

I love this place

Good place for the history of trains

Loved it

A historical place

Lovely place for photography

More than 20 trains pass this station everyday

Railway museum Golra Railway station Islamabad

Hidden cornor. Visit once

Beautiful place

Lovely

Very good

Historical

Great

An old railway station surrounded by green trees.

Good

My home address

Worth to watch atleast once

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Good