Episode 1 of 3
Transport of Locomotion No. 1
- When
- September 1825
- Where
- Darlington
Locomotion No. 1 was transported by road from Newcastle to Darlington in September 1825, arriving just before the railway's official opening.
The completed locomotive, originally named Active, was moved by road from the Forth Street works in Newcastle to Darlington. It was placed on the rails at Aycliffe Lane station on 26 September, following its road journey, to prepare for the opening.
Sources
- Locomotion No. 1 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
- Stockton and Darlington Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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