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SUMMER AT LOCOMOTION
The sun is out and so is Flying Scotsman!
The legendary loco will be on display and running rides and other special experiences until Sunday 18 August.
The summer fun continues with Shildon by the Sea, our beach full of deck chairs where you can relax with an ice cream. Plus, family make-and-do activities and train rides with our replica Rocket steam engine and diesel shunter.
In August we'll also be running Lego week and model railway week, as if there wasn't enough to do already with New Hall and Main Hall packed with locomotives, carriages, wagons and other railway-related wonders for you to discover.
FLYING SCOTSMAN RIDES
20–25 JULY, 13–18 AUGUST, 11.00–15.40, £5PP
A rare opportunity to ride on a train hauled by the world's most famous steam locomotive. Head to our Flying Scotsman rides page to see all the details and book tickets.
FLYING SCOTSMAN FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCE
20–25 JULY, 13–18 AUGUST, FROM 11.00, £75PP
Experience real steam operations with an exclusive ride on Flying Scotsman's footplate along our historic railway line. Head to the Flying Scotsman footplate experience page to find out all the details and book tickets.
FLYING SCOTSMAN CAB ACCESS
27 JULY – 11 AUGUST 2024, 10.30–15.50, FREE
Ever dreamed of sitting in Flying Scotsman's driver's seat? Climb on board and imagine yourself as the driver in charge of the controls. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all about the inner workings of this famous locomotive. Find out more on the Flying Scotsman cab access page.
CURATOR EVENING WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN
SELECTED DATES IN JULY AND AUGUST, 18.00–20.00, £120PP
An exclusive evening with a special curator-led tour showcasing the history of the Flying Scotsman service and the legendary locomotive itself. Head to our Curator Evening with Flying Scotsman page to see all the details and book tickets.
SUPPORT COACH TOUR
20 JULY – 18 AUGUST, 10.30–15.50, £8PP
A rare chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at the support coach which travels with Flying Scotsman. Find out more on the Support coach tour page.
TRAIN RIDES
SELECTED DATES IN JULY AND AUGUST, 11.00–15.30, £4PP
Enjoy a trip along our historic railway line hauled by our replica Rocket steam engine or our diesel shunter. Head to the Train rides page for the full timetable.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS MORNINGS
SELECTED DATES IN JULY AND AUGUST, 08.00–10.00, £25PP
Visit Locomotion without the crowds! Numbers are limited for this exclusive access session to explore the largest undercover collection of historic railway vehicles in Europe. Find out more and book tickets on the Exclusive access mornings page.