A North East railway museum has been gifted a piece of iconic transport history from Metro operator Nexus.
The Stephenson Steam Railway Museum, located on Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, is soon to be the new home for the 4001 Metro car. This was the first Metro prototype.
The 4001 was also the first Metro to travel to South Hylton after the opening of the Sunderland line in April 2002.