Locomotion

Discover railway history in Shildon, including a historic model connected with Locomotion No. 1.

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Topic illustration · Locomotion No. 1

MUSEUM-LISTED DISPLAY

Locomotion No. 1 — historic 15-inch-gauge model

Historic model, thought to date from the 1875 railway anniversary

Main Hall

A 15-inch-gauge model of Locomotion No. 1. This catalogue record describes the model, rather than the original 1825 locomotive.

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Museum record ↗ Display source ↗ Checked 2026-10-29