Monday, 10 November 2025

Locomotion this November

 Detailing the light up:


Enjoy events for the whole family this November | 

Artists impression of Lumiere installation at Locomotoin

LIGHTS UP!

From Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 November, join us after-hours at Locomotion for Lumiere 2025! From 17.00 - 22.00 each night, experience a unique light spectacle as part of the UK's landmark light festival!

Celebrating 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, brand-new light commissions will bring the inspiring history of Shildon to life through projection-mapped artwork, blended light and decorated lanterns containing messages and memories.

Don't miss out!

WHAT'S ON ⬇️

A string quartet and harp player

ENGINE SHED SOUNDSCAPE

At 14.00 on Saturday 29 November, join us at Locomotion to enjoy a performance of newly composed music inspired by the railways! 

Part of the S&DR 200 festival and featuring a soundscape blending sounds from Tanfield Railway and oral histories from local Shildon railway workers alongside music from a string quartet - you won't want to miss this.

An array of blue and yellow Lego bricks

FREE RAILWAY TALK

On Saturday 29 November, hear from the Project Manager of the Stainmore Railway Company, Mike Thompson, about the history of the Stainmore & Eden Valley Railway. 

In-depth Look at a Victorian Steam Crane | Curator With a Camera

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Embrace the power of steam in our latest Curator with a Camera video on our YouTube channel! 

Discover how Thomas Smith of Rodley introduced the first steam crane, revolutionising the transportation and movement of goods and heavy loads with Senior Curator Anthony Coulls.

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