News

Tuesday 25 May 2021 The last surviving British Rail Class 71 has been cosmetically restored by a team of staff and volunteers at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.

Wednesday 19 May 2021 First visitors of 2021 welcomed at both museums from 19 May.

Monday 26 April 2021 Free tickets to visit Locomotion available from 26 April.

Thursday 15 April 2021 Sustainability will be at the heart of Vision 2025 masterplan projects.

Friday 05 March 2021 Historic engine will move to Shildon, with future loan periods to Head of Steam including the first half of 2025.

Thursday 17 December 2020 Second collection building will create the largest display of rail vehicles in the UK.

Thursday 10 December 2020 New event series Climate Talks to launch in January and run until the start of COP26 in November, featuring an international line-up of speakers.

Wednesday 02 December 2020 Charity event links schools in Zambia and the North East.

Tuesday 28 July 2020 The Gaunless Bridge, designed by George Stephenson, formed part of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

Tuesday 14 July 2020 Museums gear up for reopening after lengthy lockdown.