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When is a railway a railway?

Archaeology   Local History   Stephenson Steam Railway   Technology   Transport
Posted by administrator on March 13, 2017     Permalink     Leave a comment

Many people see the opening of the Stockton and Darlington railway in 1825 as the beginning of the railway age, but did you know that railways existed more than 200 years before or arguably even earlier? In basic terms a… Read more

Monkwearmouth Station Museum Railway Wagon Restoration Project – The Restoration Begins!

Collections & Objects   Exhibitions   Local History
Posted by administrator on June 10, 2011     Permalink     Comments (2)

The most exciting part of our Wagon Restoration Project began several weeks ago with the arrival of tradesmen from Rampart Carriage & Wagon Services to Monkwearmouth.  With their bespoke shed finished (and looking fantastic!) the wagons are currently undergoing a… Read more

Monkwearmouth Station Museum Railway Wagon Restoration Project – The Story of the Wagons

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Posted by administrator on December 21, 2010     Permalink     Leave a comment

Both of the Monkwearmouth’s wagons are important to the railway heritage of the United Kingdom. They were acquired for the Museum in 1976 and restored to good condition to go on display in 1977. Sadly, with them standing out in… Read more

Monkwearmouth Station Museum Railway Wagon Restoration Project – The Beginning

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Posted by administrator on November 25, 2010     Permalink     Leave a comment

Following on from the refurbishment of Monkwearmouth Station Museum in 2007 a new building to house the two historically significant railway wagons displayed in the Sidings since 1977 was planned. The wagons, a prototype Goods Brake Van built at Shildon… Read more