The nearest station to Locomotion is Shildon, which is connected to major stations in the north-east and beyond via Darlington. Simply catch a Northern service to Darlington and change on to a train heading towards Bishop Auckland – Shildon is the penultimate stop. From there, head south down Sprout Lane, crossing the bridge over the railway tracks, and after a couple of minutes, you’ll see the unmistakeable Locomotion building on your left-hand side.
Locomotion is a purpose-built railway town – the world’s first – situated in Shildon, County Durham. Home to a beautifully preserved set of steam and diesel locomotives, the Locomotion museum is a must-visit attraction for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike!
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Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
More about Locomotion
Set in the quiet surroundings of Shildon, County Durham, Locomotion is home to a world-beating collection of railway items. Interested to learn more? Visit Locomotion’s website to get a taste of what to expect in the museum and explore their digitised collection of items. The purpose-built museum’s location in Shildon is for good reason – Shildon was the world’ first true “railway town”, growing because of the Stockton & Darlington Railway that ran through it and because of workers employed by the railway locally. Locomotion is a must-visit attraction for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike!
Departures and arrivals from Shildon
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Bishop Auckland | Northern | 09:17 | 2 | Late |
| to Saltburn | Northern | 09:30 | 1 | On time |
| to Bishop Auckland | Northern | 10:12 | 2 | On time |
| to Saltburn | Northern | 10:30 | 1 | On time |
| to Bishop Auckland | Northern | 11:12 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Middlesbrough | Northern | 09:16 | 2 | Late |
| from Bishop Auckland | Northern | 09:29 | 1 | On time |
| from Middlesbrough | Northern | 10:11 | 2 | On time |
| from Bishop Auckland | Northern | 10:29 | 1 | On time |
| from Saltburn | Northern | 11:12 | 2 | On time |