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An evocative selection of artwork by the North East's Catherine Howard, inspired by her father's time at Shildon Works.

Find out how all manner of colours are found on the railways in the Free Pass Fabric Workshop.

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.