Locomotion
Located in Shildon, 'the cradle of the railways' and the place where the first journey on the S&DR started in 1825, Locomotion will be hosting a year long programme of activities that has the bicentenary at its heart. The celebration will start on 1st January 2025 when the museum joins the 'Whistle Off' being organised by Heritage Railway Association. The rest of the year will see a broad range of activities taking place including talks and lectures, family activities, special events, line-ups of rail vehicles from the past, present and future, and a series of exhibitions
Events at Locomotion on Thursday 13 March
Located in Main Hall, Railway Firsts highlights a collection of well-known and unusual stories that have shaped the railways and our history.
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In March 2025 the iconic statue of Robert Stephenson, previously sited at London Euston station, will be unveiled at Locomotion thanks to Network Rail.
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