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

Have your say on our new building, which will make Locomotion home to the largest museum collection of rail vehicles in Europe.

Now open

Beyond Shildon Tunnel

Talk

Saturday 29 January 2022

Derek Newby starts our new talks series with a look at the history of Shildon Tunnel.

New

A loco is cleaned in the collection building

Welcome back

All the information you need to plan your visit to Locomotion in Shildon.

Locomotion models

Take home the National Collection in miniature with our range of model locomotives. Every purchase helps support our museum.

Our Future: Vision 2025

We’re investing in our site to create a better experience for our visitors, a safe environment for our collection of railway vehicles and a sustainable future for our important historic buildings.

Stories from our collection

Shildon—The cradle of the Railways

Story

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

Life in the booming railway town

Story

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

Support us at home

Make a donation

Right now we need your support more than ever. Donate online and help us to continue our work.

Decorate your home

Buy copies of vintage travel posters, historic maps and plans, and photographs from our archive.

Shop online

Find the perfect gifts for your family and friends from across the Science Museum Group. Every purchase supports our museums.

Railway Heroes

Museum Overview

About Us

LocomotionShildon DL4 2RE

Our Location

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

Our Exhibitions

Plan your visit

Opening Times

Free entry—donations welcome

Highlights

New building exhibition