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World's first steam locomotive in Derby for event celebrating 200 years of rail travel
The world's first steam locomotive to run on a public railway will make an appearance at a three-day rail event in August at ...
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International roundup: First steam locomotive joins England’s ‘Greatest Gathering’
Locomotion’ set for Greatest Gathering Locomotion No. 1, the first steam locomotive to operate on a public railway, has been ...
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Alstom Announces Locomotion No. 1 Exhibit for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom has announced the latest exhibit to be confirmed for its upcoming festival, The Greatest Gathering – Locomotion No. 1.
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Historic Locomotion No. 1 returns to Darlington for rare exhibition
It will be the first time Locomotion Number 1 has been back in Darlington since the 200-year-old engine was moved to the Locomotion museum in Shildon in 2021. Youngsters clamber over Locomotion No ...
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World’s first steam locomotive to run on a public railway will appear at The Greatest Gathering
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is delighted to announce that the latest exhibit confirmed for The ...
Six 'fun-filled' events for families in Darlington this May half term
Family-friendly events this May half term (26 May to 1 June 2025) offering a variety of activities to keep children ...
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Why is George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 regarded as the first steam locomotive? What about Richard Trevithick's Penydarren?
QUESTION: 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 ...
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Locomotion No. 1's Firing Shovel
Locomotion No. 1 was the first steam locomotive to run on a public railway.This firing shovel was used on Locomotion No.1, the first steam locomotive to run on a public railway, at the opening of ...