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    At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town. The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry, making it the perfect place to explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives.

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    4.33

    (3 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    4.33

    Parking (avg.)

    4.33

    Toilets (avg.)

    4.5

    Staff (avg.)

    4.66

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    dystrophydad

    Sept 2025

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    4

    CPT at Locomotion

    I attended Locomotion for the Allied Mobility event in September 2025. As far as venues go it is definitely one of the more unique places I have worked. With plentiful parking, ramps that allow you to see inside the trains, a café and a Changing Places toilet, it has a bit of everything. This review is specific to the Changing Places toilet at this venue but I will provide some access information as I go.
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    peter

    Sept 2025

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    4.5

    Brilliant place to visit, all about trains

    Given it's the 200th anniversary of the Stockton to Darlington Railway and we were in the area, it was a must to visit. It has some great engines, it's free, and has a changing place! There is a footpath to see the exterior of the old railway buildings like Timothy Hackworth's house, and when we visited Flying Scotsman was also there.
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    colin42

    Jul 2018

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    4.5

    A "must" for Railway Enthusiasts!

    The National Rail Museum at Shildon is "sister" to the NRM in York and as such has many interesting exhibits together with some Steam Locomotive "visitors", e.g Flying Scotsman. The lower car park has spaces for Disabled visitors and the whole museum is on the level, except for a couple of elevated areas which are easily "climbed" There is a shop and a cafe and two sets of Disabled Toilets which are easily accessed and spotlessly clean. Entry is free but there are Donation boxes at the doors The staff are all very pleasant and helpful.

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    Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, DL4 2RE

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