Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington, northeast England, June 2022

The Head of Steam Railway Museum was established in 1975, on the route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which was the world’s first steam-powered passenger railway. It is located in Darlington, County Durham, England.

Sunday, 26th June 2022.

The front of a steam locomotive at the Head of Steam railway museum. An adjoining platform can be seen opposite along with a historic wooden footbridge linking the platforms. The museum is situated inside the original station building belonging to North Road railway station in Darlington. This building opened in 1842 and is today Grade II* listed. This site was originally Darlington's main railway station. Today a functioning Network Rail station still operates next to the museum.
The front of a steam locomotive at the Head of Steam railway museum. An adjoining platform can be seen opposite along with a historic wooden footbridge linking the platforms. The museum is situated inside the original station building belonging to North Road railway station in Darlington. This building opened in 1842 and is today Grade II* listed. This site was originally Darlington’s main railway station. Today a functioning Network Rail station still operates next to the museum.

The photo shows a round metal door on the front of the locomotive. This provides access to the smokebox where smoke and hot gasses pass after heating water in the boiler and before being released through the chimney. The door enables ashes and soot that accumulate here to be removed.
An old section of railway track attached to a pair of stone sleepers displayed in the museum.
An old section of railway track attached to a pair of stone sleepers displayed in the museum.
Tatiana wearing a LNER train driver's hat.
Tatiana wearing a LNER train driver’s hat.
Tony wearing a train driver's hat.
Tony wearing a train driver’s hat.
Tony now wearing a ticket collector's hat.
Tony now wearing a ticket collector’s hat.
An old coal truck inside the museum. The truck is made from wooden panels attached to a metal chassis.
An old coal truck inside the museum. The truck is made from wooden panels attached to a metal chassis.
A No. 25 Derwent Locomotive on display inside the museum. This steam locomotive dates from 1845 and was designed by Timothy Hackworth and built by William and Alfred Kitching for use on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
A No. 25 Derwent Locomotive on display inside the museum. This steam locomotive dates from 1845 and was designed by Timothy Hackworth and built by William and Alfred Kitching for use on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Tatiana and Tony in front of the No. 25 Derwent Locomotive.
Tatiana and Tony in front of the No. 25 Derwent Locomotive.
The side of a North Eastern Railway 1463 class steam engine. This was built in 1885 and was designed by Henry Tennant and Thomas W. Worsdell for use on express trains. It has an apple green livery. It was formerly displayed at the original York Railway Museum.
The side of a North Eastern Railway 1463 class steam engine. This was built in 1885 and was designed by Henry Tennant and Thomas W. Worsdell for use on express trains. It has an apple green livery. It was formerly displayed at the original York Railway Museum.
The original station shop housed inside a wooden kiosk with large windows on all sides.
The original station shop housed inside a wooden kiosk with large windows on all sides.
Old clothing displayed inside the shop kiosk.
Old clothing displayed inside the shop kiosk.
The door of an old railway carriage. It has a sliding window enabling the outside handle to be reached when inside.
The door of an old railway carriage. It has a sliding window enabling the outside handle to be reached when inside.
Café tables and chairs on an outdoor platform with the original station building in front. The functioning Network Rail station platform is located behind railings to the right.
Café tables and chairs on an outdoor platform with the original station building in front. The functioning Network Rail station platform is located behind railings to the right.
Another view of the station building from one of the original platforms.
Another view of the station building from one of the original platforms.
An old 'North Road' platform sign.
An old ‘North Road’ platform sign.
The left luggage and ticket office inside the museum. The photo shows parcels displayed on wooden shelves.
The left luggage and ticket office inside the museum. The photo shows parcels displayed on wooden shelves.
The station office clock attached to a wall.
The station office clock attached to a wall.
Tony stood by various historic advertising posters on a platform wall inside the museum, including Brooke Bonds Tea and Spillers Shapes dog biscuits.
Tony stood by various historic advertising posters on a platform wall inside the museum, including Brooke Bonds Tea and Spillers Shapes dog biscuits.
More advertising posters and placards including ones for Woodbine and Capstan cigarettes.
More advertising posters and placards including ones for Woodbine and Capstan cigarettes.
The museum café with bunting brightening up the side of the platform. A black North Eastern Railway Class T3 locomotive can be seen along side. This dates from 1919 and was designed by Sir Vincent Raven for use on heavy freight trains.
The museum café with bunting brightening up the side of the platform. A black North Eastern Railway Class T3 locomotive can be seen along side. This dates from 1919 and was designed by Sir Vincent Raven for use on heavy freight trains.
Tony and Tatiana outside the museum entrance.
Tony and Tatiana outside the museum entrance.