Shildon,
located 2 miles south of Bishop Auckland, is considered to
be the 'Cradle of the Railways'.
In 1825
the world's first passenger rail journey took place along
the Stockton and Darlington Railway between Shildon and Stockton-on-Tees,
via Darlington.
The town
grew rapidly when the Stockton and Darlington Railway established
its workshops here in 1826.
Today
the town's connection with the birth of the railways is commemorated
by 'Locomotion' - The National Railway Museum.
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildo, Shildon DL4 1PQ
Locomotion opened in 2004, illustrating the history of the railways using the national collection of railway artifacts, images and records. 7 railway tracks and is able to house up to 70 vehicles. Tel: 01388 777999 Open: Apr - 7 Oct 2007 Mon-Sun: 10:00-17:00;8 Oct - 16 Mar 2008 Wed-Sun, 10:00-16:00 , closed 24 Dec-1 Jan Location Map
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Shildon
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildo, Shildon DL4 1PQ
