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Locomotion
Shildon DL4 2RE

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Get up close to incredible engineering feats in Shildon, County Durham—the world's first railway town

What's on

OPEN DAILY 10.00–17.00

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Free entry—donations welcome

Supported by Durham County Council

What's on at the museum

A locomotive next to some wheels

Railways on Canvas: The Art of Chris Pulham

Special exhibition

Sunday 19 August – Sunday 30 September 2018

Reminisce on the power of steam with this stunning art exhibition.

Oliver Cromwell locomotive outside Locomotion

Autumn Steam Gala 2018

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018

A star-studded celebration of steam power.

Part of the Science Museum Group

National Science and Media Museum

Science and Industry Museum

National Railway Museum