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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
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
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