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Stephenson Steam Railway

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Welcome to Stephenson Steam Railway

Travel back in time to when coal was king at the Stephenson Steam Railway.

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Planning your visit

Opening times

We are open on weekends, 11am - 4pm, plus Thursdays during North Tyneside school holidays. 

Trains run every Sunday and Thursday during school holidays, trains do not run on a Saturday. 

Free entry, charge for heritage train rides.

Stephenson Steam Railway,

Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend, 

North Shields, NE29 8DX 

Tel: (0191) 277 7135

Email: info@stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk

Kids at Stephenson Steam Railway

Free activities for kids

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Heritage Train Rides

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Accessibility Information

Everyone is welcome - find out what to expect when you visit

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About Stephenson Steam Railway

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Volunteer at Stephenson Steam Railway

North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

Become a volunteer and help preserve our heritage railway

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Workshops

Facilitated sessions for schools

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Contact

Stephenson Steam Railway
Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8DX

(0191) 2777135

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