Train Stories

The "Indian Mail" locomotive in augmented reality and rail transport at the Science Museum in Milan.

Would you like to learn about the fabulous story of the "Indian Mail", the Italian locomotive that pulled a train for the East Indies? How would you like to learn all about the Railway Pavilion at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology in Milan? With Train Stories you can relive the fascinating story of the "Indian Mail" with augmented reality. With Guido the Guide by your side, you can retrace the locomotive’s journey from London to Bombay. You can see the luxury restaurant wagon appearing before your eyes, and you can even travel all along its entire length. Plus, you’ll discover how a steam locomotive works! In "video guide" mode, you can explore the Museum's Railway Pavilion, learning about stories of railway vehicles, through the images and words from the Museum's Curator.

Functions: • Augmented reality: view the world around you through your cell phone camera frame and you’ll see Guido the Guide appear before your eyes, to join you on a fantastic journey. • Learn more about the history of rail transport and the Museum's Railway Pavilion with video guides, audio guides, and information sheets. • Stroll around inside the elegant restaurant car of the Indian Mail, recreated down to the smallest detail, as a special guide tells you how it was living on board Italy’s most luxurious train.

Authorization notification • Camera required for the use of augmented reality features