Tyne and Wear Metro drivers volunteer to operate steam locomotives at Stephenson Railway
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Tyne and Wear Metro drivers volunteer to operate steam locomotives at Stephenson Railway

1 hour ago · Originally published 8 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Meet the Metro drivers who volunteer to drive steam trains at Stephenson Railway
Metro drivers Michael Darling and Rob Kitching spend their spare time operating the Ashington Number 5 steam locomotive at the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields. By manning the controls for museum visitors, they help preserve the region's industrial history and ensure the public can still experience the sight and sound of working steam engines.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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