Construction of New Hall at Locomotion in Shildon begins
Building work has begun on the New Hall at Locomotion in Shildon, with the aim to open the new building in November 2023.
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Furness No. 20 to steam at Didcot Railway Centre this Easter
Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, Furness Number 20, will be operating at the Didcot Railway Centre for its Easter weekend.
February half-term is bursting with family activities at Swindon’s STEAM Museum
The museum will see a programme of family-friendly educational activities get underway from Monday the 13th of February
East Lancashire Railway to host half-term fun including a new children’s adventure day!
The heritage railway will be hosting fun for all the family with a new children's adventure day and a malicious mystery this February half term
‘Western’ locomotive arrives in Didcot ahead of loan from National Railway Museum
D1023 Western Champion has arrived at the Didcot Railway Centre ahead of a five-year loan from the National Railway Museum in York.
National Railway Museum opens decarbonisation exhibition
A new exhibition at the National Railway Museum focusses on decarbonisation and highlights technology that could benefit Britain’s railways.
Swindon’s STEAM Museum gets a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent
The Duke paid a visit to the museum on the 7th of December to see its award-winning exhibits whilst discovering the story of the town's industrial pas…
London Transport Museum’s award-winning Hidden London tours sees new tickets go on sale
The tours offer a unique and fascinating experience to gift this Christmas or something intriguing to look forward to in 2023
£2.5m Partnership for National Railway Museum and Porterbrook for the Railway Futures Gallery
Substantial support for the National Railway Museum has been announced by Porterbrook with a huge £2.5m sponsorship agreement
STEAM – Museum of the Greater Western Railway gets set for Christmas!
As Christmas draws closer the museum is preparing for more festive magic this year following 2021's sell-out event.