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Thursday 23 January 2020 Ambitious plans for the future of Locomotion in Shildon have been announced, celebrating Shildon’s railway heritage ahead of the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s bicentenary in 2025.

Monday 30 December 2019 Pacer No. 142001 will join the museum’s collection as an example of recent railway history.

Monday 23 September 2019 More than 3,500 people visited the Shildon Gala, a special event at Locomotion in Shildon to mark the museum’s 15th birthday.

Tuesday 30 July 2019 Steam enthusiasts in the region are in for a treat this summer as Locomotion in Shildon hosts a special visit from world-famous A3 class locomotive no. 60103 Flying Scotsman.

Monday 01 July 2019 Staff and volunteers at Locomotion in Shildon are celebrating the completion of a five-year project to restore 2HAP carriage no. 4308—thought to be Britain’s busiest surviving rail vehicle.

Thursday 23 May 2019 The astronaut’s capsule went on a 20-month tour of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales presented by Samsung and Science Museum Group.

Friday 12 April 2019 Experts in early railway history are heading to Locomotion in Shildon this month to investigate a mysterious, ‘unnamed’ engine as part of a new research project.

Wednesday 13 June 2018

Tuesday 29 May 2018 The worlds most famous steam engine will pay the North East a visit when it travels to Locomotion in Shildon this summer.

Tuesday 08 May 2018 GB Railfreight's Class 66 locomotive will go on display to mark the launch of new models box set.