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Shildon tourist information
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. Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildo information
Towns Near Shildon To Visit - straight line distance:
Bishop Auckland Tourist Information (1.90 miles) Ferryhill Tourist Information (5.63 miles) Crook Tourist Information (6.88 miles) Darlington Tourist Information (8.33 miles)
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