Ride on The 1825 Railway - a unique experience!
Now visitors can ride in replica 1825 carriages behind The Steam Elephant or the Museum's replica of "Locomotion No.1" built by George Stephenson in 1825. The original Locomotion No.1 headed the first public, passenger-carrying, steam train in the world - on the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.

Discover the early days of steam railways!
A magnificent 1822 locomotive, built by George Stephenson, and reputedly the third oldest surviving railway engine in the world, is the centrepiece of a period Running Shed. Nearby visitors can see "The Engineer's Drawing Office" and the Engine Drivers' bothy.

The 1825 Railway is only open during the summer season