Darlington, Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Locomotion No 1 Locomotion was built to a design originated by George Stephenson, the first President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. On the opening day of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 27 September 1825, he drove this engine, hauling the inaugural train, on the world's first stea
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Listen to the audio guide for George Stephenson blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off