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Stephenson Steam Railway

Planning your visit

We are open on weekends, 11am - 4pm, plus Thursdays during North Tyneside school holidays. Trains run every Sunday, trains do not run on a Saturday. 

Pre-book your heritage train ride ticket. Plan your visit.

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Heritage Train Rides

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Diesel Gala

Drive a Diesel Engine Experience

The perfect gift for every rail fan

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Dinky Dinosaur Adventure Day

Dinky Dinosaur Adventure Day

August Bank Holiday Monday

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North Shields 800

North Shields 800

We're celebrating the town’s 800th anniversary

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Railway 200

Railway 200

Join us as we celebrate 200 years of the modern railway

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George Stephenson's Killingworth Billy Locomotive

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North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

Become a volunteer and help preserve our heritage railway

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Killingworth Billy

Pioneers from the Dawn of the Railways

George & Robert Stephenson - from North Tyneside to the world

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Workshops

Facilitated sessions for schools

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Accessibility Information

Everyone is welcome - find out what to expect when you visit

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Contact

Stephenson Steam Railway
Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8DX

(0191) 2777135

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