News

Friday 24 June 2022 More than one hundred school children and groups from across the region visited Locomotion in Shildon this week to take part in a new community arts project called 'Our Line Connections'.

Thursday 23 June 2022 Plans for a new exhibition building at Locomotion, Shildon, have been approved by Durham County Council, marking a key milestone in the museum’s Vision 2025 development.

Friday 27 May 2022 A new temporary exhibition, 70 Years of the Railways, is being launched at Locomotion, Shildon to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Tuesday 01 March 2022 An investigation has begun to discover the heritage of an icon of early railway development, Locomotion No. 1.

Tuesday 11 January 2022 Public invited to have their say ahead of planning submission.

Tuesday 21 December 2021 Judith McNicol and Sarah Price were delighted to welcome the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, for a tour of Locomotion on Thursday 9 December.

Tuesday 21 December 2021 Locomotion has been awarded the Special Recognition Award at the 2021 County Durham Together Awards.

Tuesday 06 July 2021 It's the only chance to see Flying Scotsman up close in the North East this year.

Tuesday 22 June 2021 The house of pioneering engineer Timothy Hackworth in Shildon has been upgraded to Grade II* in recognition of the vital role he played in the development of railways.

Friday 28 May 2021 World record-breaking engine arrives at Locomotion in Shildon.