North Tyneside Steam Railway

North Tyneside Steam Railway Enthusiasts page for the North Tyneside Steam Railway. The Association altered its name to reflect this change of venue and purpose.

The North Tyneside Steam Railway Association support the running of the ‘Stephenson Steam Railway’ museum, a part of North East Museums. The Association that operates the railway was formed in 1977 as The Monkwearmouth Station Museum Association for the purpose of assisting the then named Tyne & Wear Joint Museums Service to restore railway related items at the former Goods Shed at Monkwearmouth,

Sunderland. The first items to receive members' attention were Consett Iron Company's diesel locomotive No 10 and steam locomotive A No. 5. A deteriorating roof on the Goods Shed necessitated the transfer of the items in 1981 to the former Metro Test Track & Centre at Middle Engine Lane, West Chirton, in the district of North Tyneside which was owned by the Local Authority. The local authority developed a steam hauled passenger service on the 2-mile track between Middle Engine Lane and Percy Main Village. The exhibit hall became known as The Stephenson Railway Museum. We have a purpose built train shed consisting of a locomotive stabling space, a locomotive workshop and a carriage and wagon workshop. Additional exhibits have been acquired by Tyne & Wear Museums & Archives (who now operate the site); North Tyneside Council, and ourselves. As well as carrying out restoration and maintenance work on these, our volunteers operate the railway. This includes jobs such as Driver, Fireman, Second man, Guard, and Operations Controller. All day Wednesday & Saturday are the periods when most volunteers meet to carry out restoration and maintenance work. Train services usually start at Easter and run on most Sundays. Junior members are allowed to join in providing they are accompanied by an adult.

🚂🍻 ‘ALE BY RAIL’ BEER FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 🍻🚂Hop aboard for one of the most anticipated beer festivals of the...
17/06/2026

🚂🍻 ‘ALE BY RAIL’ BEER FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 🍻🚂

Hop aboard for one of the most anticipated beer festivals of the year — Ale by Rail 2026 is rolling in fast, and you do not want to miss it!

📅 15/08/26
🕰️ 2.00pm till 11.00pm
📍 Stephenson Steam Railway

Get ready for:

✅ A fantastic selection of real ales, craft beers, and ciders
✅ Live music, great food, and a buzzing atmosphere
✅ Cash bar for Spirits, fizz, cocktails and soft drinks
✅ Your ticket includes a souvenir glass, event programme and your first half pint!

🍻 As well as over a dozen quality craft beers from local breweries, for 2026 we are expanding our range to offer keg beer and lager!

Whether you're a seasoned beer lover or just in it for the vibe, there’s something for everyone. Bring your friends, grab your tasting glass, and let’s make this a festival to remember! 🍺🎶🎉

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — book before 20th June and save! 👉 https://www.ticketsource.com/north-tyneside-steam-railway-association/ale-by-rail-2026/2026-08-15/14:00/t-dkjjdmr

Tag your drinking buddies and get ready to ride the rail to a great time! 🚆🍺

We've got a busy day ahead! 🚂 Four steam hauled passenger trains⏰️Departing Middle Engine Lane at 11.30, 12.30, 14.00 an...
14/06/2026

We've got a busy day ahead!

🚂 Four steam hauled passenger trains
⏰️Departing Middle Engine Lane at 11.30, 12.30, 14.00 and 15.00.
🏛Museum open.
🫖 Waggonway tearoom open.

Why not pop in to North Tyneside's only steam railway?

Its the 9th June, its not just Blaydon Races day, its also George Stephenson's birthday! Born in 1781 George is one of t...
09/06/2026

Its the 9th June, its not just Blaydon Races day, its also George Stephenson's birthday! Born in 1781 George is one of the early pioneers of railway development and the steam locomotive. His earliest surviving locomotive is Billy, which is on display in our museum!

‘Lion’ and ‘Ashington No.5’ put on a show today for the final day of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend, closing the event with ...
07/06/2026

‘Lion’ and ‘Ashington No.5’ put on a show today for the final day of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend, closing the event with two double-headed round trips to Percy Main.

🚂 We’ve had a fantastic weekend hosting our annual photographic evening, a display of classic cars, our first dining trains on Saturday night, the debut of our recently restored ACME tank wagon on our demonstration freight trains and of course visiting Peckett No.1351 ‘Lion’.

We’d like to thank Lion’s owner and the volunteers of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway for allowing us to return ‘Lion’ to North Tyneside for this special event.

📸 We’d love to see your photos from the weekend!

Its your last chance to see Lion on its return to Tyneside! But dont worry Lion will be hauling trains all day today. 🦁🕰...
07/06/2026

Its your last chance to see Lion on its return to Tyneside! But dont worry Lion will be hauling trains all day today. 🦁

🕰 With trains leaving Middle Engine Lane at:
10 (Freight), 11.10, 12.15, 13.40 (Freight) 15.00 & 15.40. Dont miss out!

Lion is visiting courtesy of our friends at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 🛤

Also dont miss our vintage car display courtesy of the pre war Austin club - https://necpwa.org/, our model railway, Peckett's in the north east daisplay and the Shipyard Heritage Museum for Tyne and Wear. 👀

06/06/2026

🚂 ‘Lion’ charging up the bank on this afternoon’s demonstration freight train.

Visit us this weekend to catch this former Wallsend workhorse back in North Tyneside for one weekend only.

📸 Callum Barnfather

📸 Thank you to everybody who joined us for our annual photographic evening last night. We’d love to see your photos from...
06/06/2026

📸 Thank you to everybody who joined us for our annual photographic evening last night. We’d love to see your photos from the event!

It’s day two of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend and the action starts at 1020 with ‘Ashington No.5’ hauling the first demonstration freight train. ‘Lion’ and No.5 will be hauling a variety of passenger and freight trains throughout the day - keep an eye out for double headers! 🚂 🚂

🚗 In the car park we’ve got classic cars from NECPWA.

🗣️ In the museum there’ll be a slideshow at 11am by Dave Dunn, local history displays and our model railway in operation.

05/06/2026

📸 The view from the footplate of ‘Ashington No.5’ on this afternoon’s double header run with ‘Lion’.

We’ve had a busy first day of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend. The action continues tomorrow and Sunday with more double headers, demonstration freight trains and classic cars.

It’s day one of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend! Are you joining us for the unique opportunity to ride behind Peckett No. 135...
05/06/2026

It’s day one of our ‘Lion’ Running Weekend! Are you joining us for the unique opportunity to ride behind Peckett No. 1351 ‘Lion’ back in North Tyneside for one weekend only?

Following many hours of dedicated work by volunteer machinist George, and a final mammoth push by a dedicated team of volunteers over the last week, we’re delighted to announce that our own Peckett, ‘Ashington No.5’ will be taking part in the event.

🚂 🚂 Keep an eye out for double headers with the two Pecketts throughout the day!

📸 Tickets are still available for our Photographic Evening tonight (6pm-10pm). This year photographers will be able to take a train ride to Percy Main where ‘Lion’ will carry out a series of run-pasts with one of our freight trains, as well as staged scenes in the yard at Middle Engine Lane.

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