Locomotion, National railway museum in Shildon, England
The museum extends across one kilometer of demonstration track with multiple exhibition halls displaying historical locomotives and railway equipment from different periods.
Established in 2004 on the site of the former Timothy Hackworth Victorian Railway Museum, the facility preserves the legacy of early British rail engineering.
The museum collection includes the Sans Pareil locomotive, which returned to Shildon after 175 years, representing a crucial period in transport development.
Visitors can explore the museum free of charge between 10:00 and 17:00 in summer months, with shorter hours during winter season.
The six-track rail yard enables live demonstrations of historical locomotives, allowing visitors to experience the mechanisms of vintage railway vehicles.
Location: Shildon
Inception: 2004
Official opening: 2004
Part of: Science Museum Group
Address: Locomotion, Shildon, DL4 2RE DL4 1PQ DL4 1PQ
Website: https://locomotion.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.62449,-1.63220
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:33
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