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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
On set days at Darlington Railway Museum see the 50th A1 Class Peppercorn Pacific Locomotive, 'Tornado', is being built at the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust. It is the first mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain since 1960.
Opening Times
Open All Year
| 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 01/01/2008 - 01/01/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
* Entry to the Steam Locomotive works only with a valid museum ticket. Open every 2nd Saturday each month from 1100-1500.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| A1 Steam Locomotive Trust | £2.50 per ticket type |
| A1 Steam Locomotive Trust | £1.50 per ticket type |
| A1 Steam Locomotive Trust | £1.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From Darlington Town Centre follow the A167 inthe direction of Durham. Turn left just before the railway bridge, following brown and white signs, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum is at the top of the road to the right.
Public Transport Directions
Arriva 15, 213 and 723, Stagecoach 20 and 24 services.
Rail: Bishop Auckland branch service to Darlington North Road station
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - At the Railway Museum
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1 - 2 hours
- Groups Accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Related Links
Hopetown Lane
Darlington
Tees Valley
DL3 6RQ
Tel: +44 01325 460163
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