Summer:
17th March to 5th October
Monday to Sunday
10am to 5pm
Winter:
6th October to 1st April
Wednesday to Sunday
10am to 4pm

Locomotion is closed 22nd December 2008 to January 2nd 2009 inclusive.

Friends of the NRM


Friends of the NRMThe Friends of The National Railway Museum was formed in 1977 to help the NRM to conserve and operate railway exhibits that might otherwise have to wait many years before returning to the public view.

Membership of the Friends of the National Railway Museum brings you the satisfaction of being involved in preserving, displaying and interpreting the best of Britain's heritage.

Friends also enjoy the benefit of:

  • the NRM Review,published quarterly, which keeps Friends in touch with events in the Museum, carries information about the National Collection, features articles of general railway interest and includes authoritative reviews of books and videos
  • opportunities to work as a volunteer in the Museum
  • invitations to members' meetings in York and London
  • special arrangements which may be offered by some of the hotels in York
    exclusive Friends' events

For further details please phone the Friends Office on telephone 01904 636874

Contacting Locomotion - Please use the details below.
Tel No: 01388 777999 Fax No: 01388 771448 Email:info@locomotion.uk.com
Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1PQ.