Expert talks

A monthly programme of talks and presentations, in association with the Friends of the National Railway Museum North East Branch and the Bishop Line Community Rail Partnership.

Talks are free, but places are limited and need to be booked—to get your ticket either click the 'book now' button above, contact us on 01904 685780 or ask at the Welcome Desk or Gift Shop for details.

See below for more information about forthcoming talks.

Saturday 29 February 2020, 10.30

Looking after locomotives

Speaker Caroline Middleditch looks at the locomotives and the people who were based at Shildon and West Auckland sheds, exploring what the work was like and what was needed to keep the locomotives running.

Saturday 28 March 2020, 10.30

Railway branch lines radiating Bishop Auckland

Join John Askwith for this illustrated talk and find out about the importance of the railway and the branch lines radiating from Bishop Auckland Station.

Saturday 25 April 2020, 10.30

Steam in and around Darlington

Speaker Chris Nettleton will explore local railway history with a presentation, including moving film and sound. The main topic will be the period 1958 to 1966 at Darlington Bank Top Station and North Road Works. Chris will also look at links in the surrounding areas north to Aycliffe and south the Northallerton, east to Saltburn and West to the Stainmore Line.

Saturday 30 May 2020, 10.30

Rail movements by road

Malcolm Paul's presentation looks at locomotives and other rail vehicles being delivered and removed by road from various locations, including Locomotion. This ranges from the 1970s to the present day.