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.

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.

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.