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Stephenson Railway Museum (Tyne and Wear Museums)
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Stephenson Railway Museum
Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
NE29 8DX
Tyne & Wear
England
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A steam train at the Stephenson Railway Museum (Photo: Tyne and Wear Museums)
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Collection details
Land Transport
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0191 200 7146
General information (Fax)
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0191 200 7146
E-mail
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info@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
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www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson
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Open
April - October 2008: Sat & Sun, 11.00-16.00
21 July - 31 August 2008: daily, 11.00-16.00
25 Oct - 2 November 2008: daily, 11.00-16.00
14 - 22 Feb 2009: daily, 11.00-16.00
Santa Specials (6-7 Dec, 13-14 Dec, 20-21 Dec): Bookings only.
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum. The Museum is home to George Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous Rocket, and many other engines from the great age of steam including 'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend. Rides on a real steam train can be taken and the story of coal and electricity's impact on ordinary people's lives can be discovered. Many fun activities for all ages are also held alongside temporary exhibitions.
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Collections description
The Museum has historic railway exhibits from the early days of the steam railway right up to the present day, for example: * The early locomotive Billy, built in Newcastle around 1826 for hauling coal * Steam and diesel locomotives used on Tyneside and elsewhere from the 1880s until the 1980s * An electrically-powered parcels van of 1904 from the pioneering Tyneside suburban electric railway system, and an electric locomotive built in 1909 for a colliery line * A fleet of passenger coaches from the 1950s
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Articles
Imagine That! Tyne And Wear Collections Go Online
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Trails
The North East's Industrial Heritage
All Aboard! Visit A Heritage Railway This Summer
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Events
Railway Characters at Stephenson Railway Museum
Workshop (Event)
Santa Specials at Stephenson Railway Museum
Santa Specials at Stephenson Railway Museum
Santa Specials at Stephenson Railway Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Picnic area
Refreshments
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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