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  • Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850)

    Anniversary walk in Shildon

    Shildon Railway Institute Shildon, United Kingdom

    SUNDAY 17th JULY – The anniversary of the opening of the Timothy Hackworth Museum in Timothy Hackworth’s House (Soho) in 1975 –At SHILDON RAILWAY INSTITUTE with area groups .  Afternoon […]

    Free

  • Visit the the gardens of Thomas Storey

    67 Manor Road St. Helen Auckland

    Visit the gardens first laid out by Thomas Storey of the S&DR. This event is part of the National Garden Scheme and costs £4 for adults which is donated to […]

    £4

  • S&DR 197th Anniversary Event

    To be announced

    SATURDAY 24th and SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER – Celebrating the 197th Anniversary of the Opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway – at Shildon and Darlington.  More details to follow.

  • Etherley Incline Today

    S&DR 197th anniversary walk

    New Inn Crossroads at Phoenix Row

    TUESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER – The actual 197th Anniversary – Walk Witton Colliery via Phoenix Row and Etherley to West Auckland and the Station Master’s House (To be led by Members […]

    Free
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    Friends of the S&DR AGM 2022

    Locomotion, Shildon Dale Road, Shildon, United Kingdom

    Our annual AGM will be held at the Welcome building (former Sunday School) at Locomotion from 10.30am - 4.30pm. This will include speakers on the Shildon Coal Drops, progress towards […]

  • The ‘HIGHLAND RAILWAY – The Line & Stations that opened from 1855 to 1863’

    Sunday School Building, Locomotion Museum, Soho Street, Shildon, DL4 1PG Sunday School Building, Soho Street, Shildon

    The ‘HIGHLAND RAILWAY – The Line & Stations that opened from 1855 to 1863’ by KEN HODGSON A long time Member of the FNRM, Ken is a fantastic photographer and speaker. […]

    Free

  • Visit to Tanfield Railway

    Tanfield Railway

    17 August (Thursday) - Visit to Tanfield Railway. Arrive 10.30am at Andrews House car park. Tour of yard area, shed, workshops, etc. (toilets available in carriage shed) Buffet lunch in […]

  • Visit to the National Railway Museum, York

    National Railway Museum, York

    29 August (Tuesday) - Visit to the National Railway Museum, York - guided tour around parts of the extensive archive department. Arrive 11.00 am at the NRM - location to […]