east–west running National Cycle Route 72 which shadows the River Tyne. On days when passenger services are in operation, the museum can also be accessed by joining the trains at the southern terminus, Percy Main Metro being around a 300m walk away from the platform through the residential estate of the same name. References External links The Museum website NTSRA website NTSRA Blog Heritage railways in Tyne and Wear Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Railway museums in England Museums sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Museums established in 1986 North Shields 1986 establishments in England