News

Thursday 16 November 2023 Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham is set to host a special visit from world famous locomotive Flying Scotsman this Christmas to celebrate the locomotive's 100th birthday. 

Thursday 28 September 2023 New report uncovers the truth about the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 Locomotion in Shildon has a fun-filled, activity-packed summer holiday programme planned with six weeks of special events taking place.

Monday 15 May 2023 Locomotion has partnered up with engineering students from Newcastle College who are applying skills they have learnt to save a piece of the UK’s industrial history as they work to conserve the world’s oldest oil tanker.

Friday 14 April 2023 The National Railway Museum has acquired and digitised a newly discovered archive from a largely forgotten early railway pioneer—Leonard Raisbeck. 

Thursday 02 March 2023 The world-renowned locomotive Rocket has gone on display at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.

Wednesday 15 February 2023 Construction has started on a new collection building at Locomotion in Shildon that will significantly expand the visitor attraction and create one of the world’s largest collections of historic railway vehicles.

Friday 21 October 2022 Steam rides return as part of a packed half-term programme of activities.

Tuesday 27 September 2022 Visitors to Locomotion will have the chance to hear from three of the competition's winners.

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'.