Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum.

The Museum is home to George Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world- famous Rocket. 'Billy' is joined by many other engines from the great age of steam including 'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend.

Rides on a real steam train can be taken and the story of coal and electricity's impact on ordinary people's lives can be discovered. Fun activities for all ages are regularly held alongside temporary exhibitions.

Stephenson Railway Museum is managed by Tyne & Wear Museums on behalf of North Tyneside Council.

Museum Opening dates for 2009: Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 4th April to 1st November (11am- 4pm).

11am-4pm
Weekends from 4 April - 1 November 2009 and during school holidays:

Easter: 4 - 19 April 2009

Spring half term: 23 - 31 May 2009

Summer: 18 July - 6 September 2009

October half term: 24 October - 1 November 2009.

Train Rides: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 30th March to 1st November at Museum Station to Rising Sun underbridge & return (twice) - 12.15pm, 1.00pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm. Santa Specials will be operating on the full line length from Museum to Percy main and return.

There are no train rides at present owing to locomotive and track repairs but they are likely to resume on the first May Bank Holiday weekend.

To learn more about the railway and the work of the volunteers who operate the service please click on the topics below:

Site queries to: webmaster(at)ntsra.org.uk

(Site last updated on 31 Mar 2009)