Natural landmarks · North East England
Tanfield Railway Engine Shed
In or near Crookgate Bank.
Tanfield Railway Engine Shed — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Andrews House · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic structure is part of the Tanfield Railway, the oldest surviving railway in the world, highlighting the region's industrial heritage. The shed is a key site for the preservation of steam locomotives and railway history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9097, -1.6782
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE16 5ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- Andrews House — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/445048863 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?
- Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE16 5ET), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?
- Tanfield Railway Engine Shed — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?
- The nearest railway station is Andrews House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE16 5ET.
- Is Tanfield Railway Engine Shed free to visit?
- Yes, Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?
- The nearest railway station is Andrews House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE16 5ET.