Free talk at Locomotion: LNER A4 Class 4468 Mallard
29 Aug 2010
The Learning Team at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon invites you for FREE tour or talk at the museum every month.
Join the Learning Team on Tuesday September 14 for a FREE talk on the record breaking locomotive 4468 Mallard, which holds the world’s speed record for steam traction by rail.
This magnificent locomotive is currently on display at the museum’s Collection Building. During the talk, you’ll learn more about the record breaking journey, and also have the opportunity to access the cab.
There are sessions at 11am and 2pm on Tuesday September 14, and it’s free to join in. However, places are limited so you’ll need to pre-book – for more information, please call the museum on 01388 771439.
For more information on events at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon, please contact:
George Muirhead
Museum Manager
01388 771440
george.muirhead@durham.gov.uk
Pam Porter
Events Officer
01388 771445
pamela.porter@durham.gov.uk