London, England, United Kingdom
The Surrey Iron Railway. Opened in 1803, ran from Wandsworth to West Croydon, and had a branch from Mitcham that terminated in this Borough in 1804. It was the first public railway in the world, was horse-drawn, carried only freight, and operated until 1816. The stone sleepers and rails are original
. — Grounds of Wallington Library, Wallington
Listen to the audio guide for Surrey Iron Railway brass plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off