Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon Saturday 23rd September and Sunday 24th September  2017 Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is inviting visitors to enjoy a grand exhibition of Victorian locomotive contraptions at the Steampunk Spectacular event on Saturday 23rd September and Sunday 24th September 2017. Visitors will be able to get on board cabs of selected steam locomotives, take a steam train ride behind Furness Railway No. 20, and browse the excellent selection of steampunk trade stands! Plus don’t miss performances by Same Difference of “The Sense Machine”. This features an eccentric pair of Victorian scientists, inviting the audience to try a range  of gadgets to explore and understand the world around us. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is open from 10am to 5.00pm daily. Parking and admission are free of charge. Please note that there is a charge for steam train rides. For more information, please call the museum team on 01904 685780.