Stephenson Railway Museum

Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8DX

Tel: +44 (0)1912 007 145 (timetable)
+44 (0)1912 007 146 (other)
Web: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson/index.html


Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum, and take a delightful ride on a real steam train.

See 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.

Discover the impact of the coal industry on the region's railways in the fascinating exhibition From Pits to Staiths, and use hands-on exhibits to find out how trains work.

Explore how electricity revolutionised transport on Tyneside in the early 1900's. See how it has changed the way we live, in our new display The Electric Century.

See our newly restored 1909 electric locomotive from South Shields power into action, and explore its history in the exciting interactive multimedia display..

 

Opening Times
(2005 times)
The museum is open on a seasonal basis until 25th September and also on 25th and 27th October 2005 Tuesdays to Thursdays 11.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Closed Monday and Friday.

Admission Charges
(2005 prices)
Return Fares Adult £2.00; hild/Concession £1.00; Family (2+2) £5.00.

Directions
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