The Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 festival, which is a week-long celebration and will centre around the newly restored replica of Locomotion No. 1.

Across the 26th, 27th, and 28th of September, the locomotive will run along sections of the original line, thanks to a partnership with Network Rail.

People can go see the locomotive in action from multiple official viewing points along the 26-mile route.

Tickets will be needed in order to access two of these viewing points, one of which is at Locomotion in Shildon on Friday and the other at Hopetown, Darlington, on Saturday.

While tickets need to be booked, they are free and can be purchased online

Highlights of the event will also include a Ghost Train on the 21st and 28th September, which is a two-part performance, with storytelling and projections to help visitors explore the story behind the birth of the passenger railway.

There will also be an outdoor performance called ‘STEAM’ performed by Southpaw Dance Company on the 27th and 28th September.

At Locomotion will see train rides and the lineup of ‘Next Generation Locos’ highlighting the future of rail from the 26th -28th September