Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 celebrations commence as Locomotion Number 1 has been returned to Hopetown, this week.

Rail enthusiasts and history lovers will have a rare opportunity to see Locomotion No. 1 return to Darlington.

“Birthplace to the world’s first commercial steam locomotives and directed by two of Britain’s most recognised engineers, George and Robert Stephenson, this site is of global importanc ...

Back in 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled ... this special train will be met by a magnificent steam locomotive. From there, the train will follow the attractive ...

Thomas Ollivier, conservation adviser at the Victorian Society, said: “Birthplace to the world’s first commercial steam locomotives and directed by two of Britain’s most recognised engineers, George ...

As the year of celebrations marks 200 years since the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825, Dr Joseph Brennan ...

Queen Victoria was the first British Monarch to travel by train. George Stephenson's "Locomotion" steam engine ... 19th century Antique illustration of scientific discoveries: Steam power locomotive ...