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Shildon Gala 2019

Our annual mega-event is back in town, packed with locos and fun activities to bring grins from ear to ear as we celebrate our 15th year.

Explore innovation in rail technology at this year's Gala in the finale of our 15th birthday celebrations.

Here are the highlights:

  • Hop onto a steam train ride hauled by a working replica of Stephenson's Rocket
  • Get up close to a GB Railfreight Class 66 freight locomotive
  • Enjoy funky tunes from the fair organ
  • Feel the wind in your hair on a miniature railway ride run by South Durham Model Engineers
  • Explore how future transport could be powered in workshops with our Learning team

There'll also be a range of displays and information stands by community and heritage railway groups.

Part of the Science Museum Group