What’s on at NRM ShildonLocomotion
Steam train ride
Our currently operating locomotive is Furness Railway No. 20
- Price:
- A small charge applies
- Audience:
- Adults, Families
- Type:
- Events
On special event days, you can enjoy a ride on our steam train (a small charge applies), run by the Merlin Locomotive Group.
Our currently operating locomotive is Furness Railway No. 20, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK. Built in 1863, FR No. 20 is a remarkable survivor from a bygone era.
Footplate rides are also available on all passenger steaming days (except our gala events) for £10 per person – participants must be aged 18 or over.
The steam train service is subject to availability of the locomotive: call us on 01388 777999 before your visit to check that the service is running.
Provisional 2011-2012 dates
- Saturday December 10, Sunday December 11, Saturday December 18 and Sunday December 19 - Santa’s Christmas Special
- Saturday January 14 & Sunday January 15 - Cab It!
- Saturday February 11 & Sunday February 12 - Museum Alive!
- Saturday February 18 & Sunday February 19 - Half term
- Saturday March 10 & Sunday March 11 - Model Motion
- Sunday April 8 & Monday April 9 - Easter
- Sunday May 6 & Monday May 7 - Craft Fair
- Sunday June 3 & Monday June 4 - Meccano Magic
- Saturday June 9 & Sunday June 10 - SMRC exhibition
The Merlin Locomotive Group
The Merlin Group are a small group of dedicated volunteers who willingly give up their spare time to ensure that the Merlin locomotive is maintained and operated for the enjoyment and education of all visitors to Locomotion. Merlin, built in Bristol in 1939, was in service at various sites for 32 years. It was originally named Eberle (or Eberley), but was renamed after being restored for the Gwili Railway near Camarthen. It was purchased in 1997 for use as a working educational exhibit at Locomotion.
For more information please contact Steve Down at steve-down@lineone.net, or download the Merlin Locomotive Group application form (PDF, 36Kb).