Lopburi Railway Station first opened during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) around 1901 as part of the Northern Line. In the past, "steam locomotives" were used, their whistles echoing and emitting white smoke as they moved through the city's ancient ruins. The travel atmosphere was vibrant, with passengers often dressed in traditional Thai attire and the frequent transport of key agricultural goods. The wooden station building, decorated with intricate stencil patterns and arched windows, reflected the elegance and progress of early Siam. Today, a C56 model steam locomotive is displayed in front of the station as a memorial to the glorious era of past rail transportation.