Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: +44 033 0058 0058
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent691
- Very Good374
- Average110
- Poor35
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- wwally2018Cardiff, United KingdomGreat, free, national rail museumWednesday, 3rd September 2025Have wanted to visit for years, but its a long way from home. Houses mainly locos from the national collection, once centred at York. A great variety of engines and rolling stock, great space, good... Read full review
- lancslass34Preston, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat day at apart from rude sarcastic staff/volunteer on the Flying ScotsmanThursday, 4th September 2025We came with grandparents and our 2 boys who are train mad. The museum was fab and so was the ride on the Rocket. Most of the staff/volunteers in the museum, the cafe, shop and those... Read full review
- Pixels78Great free museumFriday, 5th September 2025This museum is part of the nation rail museum. We visited many years ago amd see many changes for the better. The main hall is well played out with plenty of space for you to wander around. There is... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Open seven days a week all year round, except 24–26 December.
Our opening hours are 10.00–17.00 (summer), 10.00–16.00 (winter).
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. A68 onto the A6072 then onto the B6282 then follow brown tourism signs for the museum.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Shildon. Follow brown tourism signs for site.