The Diesel-Electric Locomotive Workshop, originally the maintenance facility for diesel-powered vehicles at the Taipei Railway Workshop, has been restored and adaptively reused as an exhibition space. Opened in 1962, this workshop stands as a witness to the evolution and development of Taiwan’s railway industry. The Preparatory Office of National Railway Museum has curated the Motive Power and Rolling Stock: Permanent Exhibition of Diesel-Electric Locomotive Workshop here, showcasing key themes including Railway Motive Power, Rolling Stock, Heritage and History, and Preservation and Restoration.
The Railway Motive Power section highlights key internal components of diesel-electric locomotives—parts rarely accessible to the public. Integrated audiovisual displays, lighting effects, and detailed railway technical blueprints make complex mechanical concepts approachable while providing visitors with a rich sensory experience.
Restored under heritage conservation principles, the over 2,000-square-meter Diesel-Electric Locomotive Workshop has been transformed into a comprehensive museum exhibition venue.
Eighteen meticulously researched and restored vehicles are on display, demonstrating the grandeur and historical significance of the rolling stock hall.
An overhead crane suspends the hood of the S212 S200 series Diesel-Electric Locomotive alongside a large sliding screen, creating a CT scan-like effect that reveals the locomotive’s internal structure and operating principles.
The locomotive body is also hoisted by the overhead crane and paired with a transparent sliding screen that explains its components and mechanical functions, offering an immersive understanding through sensory engagement.
A traction motor armature model is suspended by mechanical apparatus, complemented by a screen showing the armature’s maintenance process, creating a seamless integration of virtual and physical elements within an immersive theatrical presentation.