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What's on at the museum

See fantastic model steam and diesel engines in action in this five-day event.

Join one of our volunteers for a tour exploring the fascinating stories and rich histories of objects from the National Collection.

How did a sleepy County Durham town become so vital to the story of the railways?

Discover the incredible impact the arrival of the railways had on the town of Shildon, County Durham.

Hear about the latest developments at Locomotion—and some fascinating railway history.