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May 3

13-14 May: Locomotion will be hosting an exhibition from the Hornby Railway Collectors' Association with a range of different layouts and themes on display throughout the museum. See incredible model railway layouts and brilliant models in action in this exhibition of vintage… Show more

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#OnThisDay #12May 1808 - Joseph Hamilton Beattie, the chief mechanical engineer of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR), and designer of the standard well tank, was born in Ireland. Read more here:

Steam locomotive, 'Beattie Well Tank' | Science Museum Group Collection

Steam locomotive, London & South Western Railway, 2-4-0WT No 298, 'Beattie Well Tank', designed by W.G. Beattie, built in 1874, withdrawn in 1962. Renumbered 30587 by British Railways.

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May 11

We're joining in with

@HelpUkraineSong

🇺🇦 🇬🇧 Performers from #ShildonRailwayInstituteSingers will be here on Saturday 13 May from 11.30-12.00, singing a selection of songs from their repertoire, including a song in Ukrainian 🎼 #StuteSingers

The speed was unofficially recorded by a mail van worker on board, using his stopwatch. On board the footplate was Charles Rous-Marten, who unofficially recorded times between two quarter-mile posts on the decent. Read more about City of Truro here:

'City of Truro' Steam locomotive | Science Museum Group Collection

Steam locomotive, Great Western Railway, 4-4-0 No 3717 "City of Truro", designed by George Jackson Churchward (after William Dean), built at Swindon in 1903.

#OnThisDay #9May 1904 - It was claimed by journalist Charles Rous-Marten, that City of Truro achieved 102.3mph while descending Wellington Bank in Somerset. Read more below 👇

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In less that two weeks, the main structural steelwork of New Hall has been completed 😀🏗 Great work from the team 👏 We're very excited about our new building! 😀

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Apr 22

A little view of our steelwork, were out the ground and looking forward to delivering New Hall for @LocomotionSHD #locomotion #railway #Construction #trains

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May 8

✂️👩‍🎨GET CRAFTY Available any time during your visit, get stuck into our Build Your Own Train activity and explore the wonders of our STEM Shed.

🔬👩‍🍳KITCHEN SCIENCE Friday 2 June Sessions at 10.30, 11.30 and 13.00 Just drop in Join our Explainers to explore science experiments you can do at home.

🧪🥼SCIENCE SHOWS Daily from Tuesday 30 May – Thursday 1 June Sessions at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00. Duration: 60 mins Limited to 30 audience members per show–sign up at the Welcome Desk when you arrive Enjoy a fun, entertaining, educational show hosted by Big Science UK.

As always, you'll receive a warm welcome to our family-friendly museum filled with beautiful locomotives and railway-related objects. Admission and parking are free. We look forward to seeing you!

🧬🔬👩‍🔬Enjoy a science-packed day out for May half term, 27 May-4 June. 👨‍🔬🥼🔬 We've set up a stimulating selection of science-focused activities to spark young minds for the school holidays. More details below 👇

Please be aware that the museum will be closed on Monday 8 May, the bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III. We will be open as usual Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 May, 10.00-17.00, and we look forward to seeing you then.

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May 2

🎥 After its recent move to

to keep it on display during Station Hall works, Rocket is the latest loco to feature on Curator with a Camera. Senior Curator,

@AntCoulls

, takes you on a 200-year journey through its history. 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/2lMaouy1RwI

Rocket enters the Locomotion doors under plastic sheeting.

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Rocket passes the Locomotion shop area under plastic sheeting as visitors look on.

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Rocket is carefully wheeled into place while strapped onto a plinth.

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Sans Pareil (L) and Rocket (R) stand side by side at Locomotion.

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May 3

Come along and celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with us at Locomotion this weekend, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May, 10.00-17.00. There is no need to book and parking and entry is free (donations welcome). We also have indoor picnic areas, a cafe, outdoor… Show more

May 3

#OnThisDay #3May 1830 - Robert Stephenson's Invicta powered the first regular passenger service in the world, linking Canterbury to the seaside town of Whitstable six miles away. Invicta was built in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, which opened… Show more

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Apr 25

🚧 The bridge was carefully removed from the ground it stood in for 47 years! 🤩 It is currently being conserved and cleaned ahead of being put back on display later in the year between Main Hall and New Hall at Locomotion.

The work area of Gaunless Bridge at the National Railway Museum.

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Workers removing a section of Gaunless Bridge.

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A section of Gaunless Bridge is lowered into the work area.

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Removed sections of Gaunless Bridge lay on the ground.

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Apr 25

🤔 If you've been to the museum recently, you may notice an empty space where something used to be! 🌉 Gaunless Bridge, one of the world's first cast iron railway bridges, has been removed ahead of its move to

, closer to its birthplace. 1/2

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Workers removing sections of Gaunless Bridge at the National Railway Museum.

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Gaunless Bridge surrounded by scaffolding at the National Railway Museum.

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A piece of Gaunless Bridge being hoisted by crane at the National Railway Museum.

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#OnThisDay #1May 1928 - Flying Scotsman hauled the first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service, reducing the journey time to eight hours. That year it was given a new type of tender with a corridor, which meant that a new crew could take over without stopping. London to… Show more

May 1

Built in 1829, Stephenson's Rocket found the winning formula for steam power and its innovations were adopted by steam locomotives for the ensuing 130 years. As Anthony Coulls reveals, there's more to Rocket than its reputation as a genuinely revolutionary piece of engineering.… Show more

Apr 30

Please be aware that the museum will be closed for the early May bank holiday on Monday 1 May. We are also closed on Tuesday 2 May, but will be open as usual Wednesday 3 May to Sunday 7 May, 10.00-17.00, and we look forward to seeing you then.

Apr 30

Unfortunately, our 08 Shunter 'Matey' isn't very well and we will be unable to offer train rides on Sunday 30 April 2023 as planned. Please be aware the museum will be open as usual without the train rides, 10.00-17.00 on 30 April.

Due to unforeseen operational reasons, we have unfortunately had to cancel the planned train rides today, Sunday 30 April, as our 08 Diesel Shunter 'Matey' isn't very well. Thank you for your understanding. The museum is open as usual today, 10.00-17.00, with free parking and… Show more

Apr 27

This weekend, 29 and 30 April, we are offering 08 Diesel Brake Van Train Rides. 5 years and under are free, over 5's and adults £3. Train rides will start at 11.00, run every 20 minutes, with the last train departing at 15.00. Limited places are available. Please book tickets at… Show more

Saturday 29 April: Pop along to Locomotion's Sunday School for the next instalment of the free FNRM talk - focussing on the Haggerleases Branch of the Stockton and Darlington railway. The last few tickets are available on our website but are going fast. Although this is a free… Show more

Apr 27

Locomotion has joined in with #TheWildEscape, a major new project uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity: thewildescape.org.uk Come along and have some fun with our free self-led activities this weekend, 29 and 30 April,… Show more

Apr 24

We are hiring! Job role: Explainer Hours: 20. Monday: Not Working, Tuesday: 9:00 – 13:00 (4 hours), Wednesday: 9:00 – 15:00 (6 hours), Thursday: 9:00 – 15:00 (6 hours), Friday: 9:00 – 13:00 (4 hours) Salary: £10.90 per hour (£11,336 per annum) Location: Locomotion (Shildon) As… Show more

Apr 19

Locomotion is joining in with #TheWildEscape, a major new project uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity: thewildescape.org.uk Come along and have some fun with our self-led activities on 22-23 and 29-30 April, 10.00-17.00:… Show more

Apr 19

Our team had a busy and productive morning, carrying out a litter pick around the museum site as part of #LitterFreeDurham's #CleanerDurham2023 campaign. As part of this, Locomotion staff and the FNRM NE litter picked at Shildon railway station, as part of the museum's links… Show more