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Locomotion (the National Railway Museum's outpost, housing an extraordinary locomotive collection), the Shildon Works heritage (where the Stockton and Darlington Railway locomotives were built), and a County Durham town at the very birth of the railway age
A little history
Timothy Hackworth's Soho Works at Shildon built locomotives for the Stockton and Darlington Railway — the world's first steam railway. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum Shildon houses an extraordinary collection of historic locomotives and is free to visit.
Locomotion is genuinely outstanding and free — the locomotive collection is world-class. The Shildon railway heritage trail. The town's pride in its railway birthplace.
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Locomotion (the National Railway Museum's outpost, housing an extraordinary locomotive collection), the Shildon Works heritage (where the Stockton and Darlington Railway locomotives were built), and a County Durham town at the very birth of the railway age Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Shildon worth exploring.
The town has local cafes and food. Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland are close for wider food choice. Download Roam free to discover Shildon's food scene.
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Locomotion drives significant heritage tourism. Independent businesses serve the local community. List your Shildon business on Roam to reach local customers in County Durham.
Roam covers all of Shildon including Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Coundon, Spennymoor. Locomotion is genuinely outstanding and free — the locomotive collection is world-class. The Shildon railway heritage trail. The town's pride in its railway birthplace.
