Home | Locomotion Skip to main content View more details on collections site Support us Shop Visit What’s on Objects and stories Groups Menu Toggle Search Bar Search the site Submit Visit Visit Travel info Families Accessibility Visit County Durham What’s on Objects and stories Groups Groups Formal education groups Other groups Support us Volunteering About us About us Contact us News Venue hire Blog Wonderlab+ Shop Newsletter Locomotion Shildon DL4 2RE View on google maps Visit Visit Travel info Families Accessibility Visit County Durham What’s on Objects and stories Groups Groups Formal education groups Other groups Support us Volunteering About us About us Contact us News Venue hire Blog Wonderlab+ Shop Newsletter Search the site Submit Home Summer Festival Summer Festival Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! See what's on Museum Overview About Us Locomotion Shildon DL4 2RE View on Google Maps Our Location Get up close to incredible engineering feats in Shildon—the world's first railway town Our Exhibitions Open daily 10.00–17.00 Plan your visit Opening Times Free entry—donations welcome Support Locomotion Highlights Flying Scotsman Experiences Category: Rides and experiences Selected dates in August From train rides to cab access and our flagship footplate experience, find a Flying Scotsman experience that suits you. Book now Locomotion No.1 Category: Star object On display On 27 September 1825 Locomotion No.1 ran the first passenger service on the brand-new Stockton & Darlington Railway—a significant milestone in railway history. What's On in 2026 Find out about all the exciting events and activities happening this year. Locomotion models Category: Own a (small) piece of history with our model locomotives range, with exquisitely detailed exclusive creations and products from recognised brands. Every purchase helps support our museum. Watch on YouTube A dangling train? Category: Join us on a trip from York to Wuppertal in Germany as we go behind the scenes to learn about an incredible transport system. Latest News Exhibition train’s historic tour ends with celebrations and major announcement Category: The unique touring exhibition train, Inspiration, celebrated the final day of its historic tour with train cab tours, an art exhibition and an exciting announcement about the new hosts of its carriages. A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions Category: Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions. Fun for a fiver: Ride behind the legendary Flying Scotsman for only £5 at Locomotion this summer holiday Category: Visitors to Locomotion in Shildon this summer can be in with a chance to ride behind the most famous steam locomotive in the world for as little as £5. Shop online Shop online Category: Find the perfect gifts for your family and friends from across the Science Museum Group. Every purchase supports our museums. Decorate your home Category: Buy copies of vintage travel posters, historic maps and plans, and photographs from our archive. Locomotion models Category: Own a (small) piece of history with our model locomotives range, with exquisitely detailed exclusive creations and products from recognised brands. Every purchase helps support our museum. Back to Top Location Locomotion, Shildon DL4 2RE Directions Opening times See opening times More information My account My Bookings My School or Group Bookings Stay up to date Newsletter sign-up Connect Facebook Twitter Instagram Quick links Contact us Volunteering Jobs News Venue hire Part of the Science Museum Group Science Museum Science and Media Museum Science and Industry Museum Railway Museum Locomotion Science and Innovation Park Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies Modern Slavery Statement Web accessibility Part of the Science Museum Group