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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Soho Cottages
Hackworth Close
Shildon
DL4 1PQ
Durham
England
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(c) Locomotion
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Collection details
Land Transport, Social History
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Facilities
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Visitors with Disabilities: Locomotion is fully accessible. A bus is available to transport visitors around the site and toilets are available throughout the museum. Please contact Locomotion in advance to reserve a wheelchair.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01388 777999
General information (Fax)
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01388 777999
E-mail
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info@locomotion.uk.com
Website
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www.locomotion.uk.com
Website
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www.nrm.org.uk
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Open
October - March
Wed - Sun 10.00 - 16.00
April - Sept
Mon - Sun 10.00 - 17.00
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Closed
October - March Monday - Tuesday
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Admission charges
Admission free
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Description
Locomotion is the first national museum to be built in the North East. It combines the historic buildings and workshops of the Timothy Hackworth Museum with a new 557 sq metre (6,000 sq ft) building housing 60 vehicles from the National Collection, classrooms, conservation, workshops, cafe and shop on a one kilometre (1091 yards) long site which will also include public art, picnic facilities and play area. Shildon was selected by the NRM as a site to house the reserve collection of railway vehicles and establish a National Rail Collections Centre. This will ensure that historically important railway vehicles, which are not currently housed in adequate accommodation, are held in secure and weather proof premises and moreover are accessible to the public for the first time. The new building will also contain offices, technical and research facilities, a retail outlet and catering facilities. The incorporation of the existing Museum and its associated buildings will enhance the environmental setting and add to the historical character of Locomotion. Shildon is one of the World’s oldest railway towns. The new Museum will give recognition to the significance of Shildon in Railway History and of railways to the Shildon community. There will be a high level of community involvement in the Museum and its operation. The Museum will be a centre for community activity and events. Volunteering opportunities help to train local young people in conjunction with local businesses.
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Articles
Railway Engineers Start Second Restoration At Locomotion
Locos Made Again At Shildon As Locomotion Unveils Steam Engine
Summer 2007 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
Is York Railway Museum's Sans Pareil Model A Priceless Artefact?
Going Underground! Big Pit Wins £100,000 Gulbenkian Prize
MGM 2005: Shortlist For Conservation Awards 2005 Revealed
Finalists Revealed For £100,000 Gulbenkian Museum Prize 2005
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
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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