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 ...
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, ...
Country Life25d
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 ...
The Northern Echo19d
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 ...
Evening Chronicle24d
One of UK's newest visitor attractions already among highest-rated in County Durham
In 1825, George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 became the first steam locomotive to transport passengers on a public railway. To celebrate the momentous 200th anniversary of the occasion ...
The Yorkshire Post28d
Heritage railways to send signal to begin celebration of 200 years of rail travel
A “celebratory cacophony” will pierce the air as dozens of vintage locomotives whistle in ... of the first train journey, made by George Stephenson's 'Locomotion no 1' on the Stockton and ...
The Engineer14d
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!