A ‘Railway Firsts’ coach will highlight Britain’s railways pioneering pedigree and landmark moments in its development, and a ‘Wonderlab on Wheels’ will have hands-on exhibits where visitors can test ...

Alongside will be a ‘Wonderlab on Wheels’, inviting visitors to test ... a journey that changed the world forever. Locomotion museum, Shildon, County Durham (as part of S&DR200) The remaining ...

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Locomotion, in Shildon, is on track for an action-packed 2025, as the nation marks the North East’s seminal role in railway history. Brand-new exhibitions, a summer-long festival with Flying ...

Shildon to Darlington, County Durham This intriguing 11-mile journey is where Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1 first chugged away in 1825. Drop by Shildon’s Locomotion Museum, packed full of old ...

This morning will be dry with large amounts of sunshine. Isolated patches of cloud are likely to bubble up in the afternoon, however. A warm day with gentle winds. Tonight Tonight will remain dry ...

It’s ideal for a gentle family day out. The free-entry railway museum in Shildon is hosting a packed Easter programme, including themed crafts and model railway displays. You can visit the Locomotion, ...

Rail enthusiasts will be able to see the historic Locomotion Number One return to Darlington for a 'landmark' exhibition. The free event, at Hopetown Darlington, will run from Friday, April 4 ...

A historic bronze statue of renowned North East railway engineer Robert Stephenson has been unveiled at a County Durham railway museum. The statue - which is about twice life-sized - will be on ...

Railway 200 commemorates the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 when Stephenson drove Locomotion No 1 for 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton in the north east of ...