The world’s most famous steam engine, No. 60103 Flying Scotsman, will be paying the North East a visit when it travels to Locomotion, in Shildon this Summer.
As part of the museum’s ‘Steam Season’, Flying Scotsman will be visiting Locomotion from 11 July to 1 August 2018. The season offers visitors an inspiring programme which will explore the power of steam and its influence on the railways.
There will also be host of free activities for school and family visitors to join in with.
Alongside catching a glimpse of the iconic locomotive, visitors will have the chance to access the footplate and corridor tender or ride behind Flying Scotsman and experience passenger steam rides for a small fee.
Make sure you don’t miss the museum’s ‘Steam Season’ of inspiring events, exhibitions and activities from May to September 2018.
Locomotion is open from 10am to 5pm daily and parking and admission are free of charge. For more information, please call the museum team on 01904 685780.
Further details of Flying Scotsman activities, along with prices and booking information for ticketed activities, will be available from 4 June – see www.locomotion.org.uk for details.
