Happy 199th birthday today to the Railways (OTD)

Happy 199th birthday today to the Railways (OTD)

As at 2nd January 2025 20:02 GMT

Posted by Electric train at 06:49, 27th September 2024

On September 27, 1825, Locomotion No. 1 became the world's first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public line, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, in North East England. Locomotion No. 1 was built by George Stephenson at his son Robert's company, the Robert Stephenson and Company.

Personally I have worked on the UK railways for a quarter of this time ............... good grief

Re: Happy 199th birthday today to the Railways (OTD)

Posted by GBM at 09:32, 27th September 2024

Always appreciate your input ET.
Many thanks

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