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  • Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Ln, Wallsend, North Shields NE29 8DX (map)
A picture of a red steam train moving along the tracks puffing steam it is red with yellow letters reading The Steel Company of Wales Ltd and there are autumn trees on either side and a grey sky

Enjoy a four mile return trip following the route of the coal trains from the collieries, to the River Tyne, whilst travelling in a 1950s passenger carriage.

Transport yourself through time and enjoy the sights and smells of a steam railway. Before or after your train ride, why not explore the museum and discover the fascinating displays and interpretation of our collections. Don't forget to say hello to Killingworth Billy, the world's third oldest steam locomotive! 

Cost: Free museum entry, train tickets from £6

Booking information: Museum opens 30 minutes before the first train departure. Please check Ticketsource for train running times. 

Contact details:

https://stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk/

(0191) 277 7135

info@stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk

Social media: Stephenson Steam Railway / @StephensonRail

A close up of a red steam train with the Steel Company of Wales Ltd written on it in yellow letters with lots of steam puffing out along the track in the foreground and a blue sky with wispy clouds behind
A red steam train stopped at the platform with a bit of steam puffing out of the chimney, it has The Steel Company of Wales Ltd written on it, there is a man with a rucksack chatting to the driver and a woman holding a small child on the platform
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