Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world’s first modern railways. It was 15 miles long when completed in 1855. Each end was locomotive worked; the six mile middle section consisting of rope worked inclines with very steep gradients.
A Successful Corporate Volunteer Day with Bowes Railway, Clean & Green Team & Cable Manufacturing Co 'Prysmian' Scroll to bottom for images
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Gateshead Rail College student makes historic find on Bowes Railway track! Click image to read the full story
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It has been a five year labour of love to complete the restoration of Loco Coal Wagon, but finally it is complete!
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Finally installed at the Mining Memorial Site at Silksworth, Bowes Railway's first handcrafted replica coal tubs!
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Another commission complete! We were delighted to create 6 tubs for the National Trust's 'Helping Communities Blossom' project. Click link for more
Read moreTo enquire about an educational visit to the museum, please click the link below and complete the form. One of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements and availability.
We offer a range of tailored interactive workshops for schools.
If you would like to book a non education group visit please complete the form on our group visits page.
Over a series of weeks we will be covering a variety of walks including Dipton's Delight Colliery, Burnopfield, Tanfield Railway, Birkheads Crossing, Kibblesworth down to Team Valley, passing underneath the East Coast main Line A1M and A167, then up hill to Blackfell Engine House and Blackham's Hill Winding House which will be opened for viewing on selected dates.
If you would like to know more about the walks or register to receive a schedule of walk dates please contact us for more information
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