This was very much unexpected. The steam train ride, although only 1km in length, was excellent. The 5 year old kids loved it. The museum itself is great. For me it was extra spec due to the huge number of model railway stands and enthusiasts. Really amazing. More for the little boys and big boys though. The trains themselves are amazing too, especially the royal carriages. There are other sections to the museum that we didn't even get to see.Well worth a few hours.
I was there on December with no so many people but I enjoy of view all trains but specially one that was a prototype of high speed train with Gas turbine as unique train in the world with this design.After that I'm colaborating to be repaired completely to make other people enjoy of it.Incredible Train Museum
What a great (and free) little railway museum Shildon is. Packed full of engines and carriages you can get up close to. Well informed, but not over the top. Great way to spend a couple of hours in the dry on a wet a miserable winter day
Some well restored old trains with information boards, you can climb onto some of them,activities for children
One of the few places you can visit which is free. They have different demonstrations through the day. Make sure you go to the she to hear the talk, it is both amusing and informative. A great day out for all ages
The museum is fantastic and a must for all railway enthusiasts. There are all manners of rail vehicles there from Stevenson's Rocket all through the ages to the Inter City coaches of the 80's and 90's as well as the APT which was a disaster for British Rail. You can also take a short ride on a steam train sometimes.The cafe is so so. The food and drink is just acceptable but I came here for the museum and the trains. The cafe was secondary.
We visited Locomotion at Shildon one Sunday, it is excellent - free parking and free entry (although you can make a donation). The trains and carriages are all shining, well polished, and well spread out so it is easy to see every thing. In some cases you can climb steps and see into the cabins.There is a good cafe serving meals & drinks and a well stocked shop.Well worth a visit.
Looking for an activity to entertain my 5 year old grandson during a Teacher Training Day this was perfect. Free entry, too. Loads of restored railway carriages. Hands on activities such as shunting, signals, loading goods and 'rubbing' railway plates kept him entertained. Railway themed outside play area. Plenty of picnic tables. We had a wonderful day out. Will definitely return. Recommended
Some oringinal parts from the birth of the railways plus a modern shed and a walking trail. Free entry and some great special events like the assembly of A4s. Magnificent and well worth supporting with a donation
excellent palce.. a history of world railways... 1st train of word rum fro stckton to darlinton........................................