ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Why is George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 regarded as the first steam locomotive? What about Richard Trevithick's Penydarren?
Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 is significant because it was the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger train on a public ...
Wigan Today on MSN13d
Full steam ahead for Wigan author's new children's book
A Tyldesley lad who claimed to have driven the world-famous steam locomotive, Rocket, takes centre stage in a new children’s book by popular Wigan author,.
The birth of Britain’s railways, seen by a plucky boy
The pioneer George Stephenson, and the magic of the Rainhill Trials, are central to Susan Brownrigg’s joyous children’s book, ...
The Engineer12d
Late great engineers: John Fowler - Mastermind of the London Underground
John Fowler revolutionised transport. Find out how his work shaped the London Underground and Forth Bridge. Read now!
Country Life22d
Curious questions: How a horse on a treadmill almost defeated a steam locomotive
Entered by the L&MR’s Treasurer, Henry Booth, and its engineer, George Stephenson, and designed and built ... the first railway to rely exclusively on steam-powered locomotives, to be entirely ...
Northumberland Gazette on MSN6d
George Stephenson children's book will inspire children to learn about early railway history
Railway heroes George and Robert Stephenson take centre stage in a gripping new children’s book inspired by the early days of steam locomotives.
The Northern Echo17d
Steam trains to celebrate 200th anniversary of Locomotion No 1
In 1825, George Stephenson's steam-powered Locomotion ... Leeds and York - where it will be joined by a historic steam locomotive. The 'Railway 200 Special' will run again on October 4, giving ...