What’s on

From steam spectaculars to exciting learning activities, Locomotion has something for everyone.

Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for more information.

Locomotion is now part of the Science Museum Group and some aspects of our public programme have changed. Read the full update in our News section.

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Events

Easter

Event

6–22 April 2019

Get cracking with our trail to win a chocolate prize and discover the world of archaeology this Easter.

DLPG restoration sessions

Drop-in session

Selected dates each month

Watch the Durham Locomotive Preservation Group at work restoring Norwood in our Conservation Workshop and talk to the team about their efforts.

The Hetton locomotive outside Locomotion

Hetton Locomotive Investigation

Event

Dates vary

Watch world-leading locomotive investigation specialists as they try to determine the true history of an engine.

New

O-Gauge Gatherings

Demonstration

One Saturday every month

Join the Locomotion O Gauge Group to see live demos of locomotives and rolling stock on their test track.

Available throughout the year

Collection Building

Permanent gallery

Open daily

Get up close to dozens of legendary locomotives from throughout railway history.

Jason Brown applies a coat of paint to the wheels of locomotive Dominion of Canada in the workshop at Locomotion.

Conservation workshop

Permanent gallery

Open daily

Get a great view of Locomotion's rail restoration projects from the workshop viewing platform.

Vintage luggage next to a railway carriage

Guided tours

Tour

Every weekday

Join one of our volunteers for a tour exploring the fascinating stories and rich histories of objects from the National Collection.

Tours and demonstrations

A rail carriage being restored in the workshop at Locomotion, 2018.

Workshop tours

Tour

Dates and times vary

Go behind the scenes of our workshop and find out how we take care of our historic locomotives.

Shunting demo

Demonstration

Dates and times vary

We do all our own shunts: see our incredible locomotives in action on the museum's sidings.

Visitors to Locomotion take a ride behind steam locomotive Furness 20

Train Rides

Activity

Dates and times vary

Journey back in time for a ride behind one of our operating locomotives.

Events

Easter

DLPG restoration sessions

Hetton Locomotive Investigation

O-Gauge Gatherings

Available throughout the year

Collection Building

Conservation workshop

Guided tours

Tours and demonstrations

Workshop tours

Shunting demo

Train Rides

Part of the Science Museum Group