4K views · 83 reactions |  Celebrating local history | Stockton & Darlington Railway 200 As the celebrations continue for the 200th Anniversary of the first passenger train, watch as Lucy explains the story beind her latest artwork available NOW as a Limited Edition, Open Edition and merchandise. SHOP NOW: https://bit.ly/3Va4m9S - - - #LucyPittaway #awardwinningartist #railway200 #stocktonanddarlington #locomotion #railway #trainspotting #limitededition | Lucy Pittaway | Facebook

8.2K views · 104 reactions | A big day in railway history! #OnThisDay in 1825, the Stockton and Darlington Railway - widely considered the beginning of the modern passenger railway - opened. Read about #Railway200: ➡️ https://railway200.co.uk | Network Rail | Facebook

📆On this day in 1825, the Stockton and Darlington Railway became the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives when George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 hauled the inaugural train. A remarkable milestone in railway history! #Hornby #Modelrailways #Railwayhistory | Hornby Model Railways

1.9K views · 35 reactions | #OnThisDay in 1825, a large crowd...

Stockton and Darlington railway is celebrating its 200th anniversary 🚂 | BBC Tees

Locomotion No. 1 (replica) sets off the Stockton & Darlington Railway 200th anniversary celebrations as it departs from the Locomotion Museum demonstration line on a gradual journey From Shildon to Darlington to join in on the festivities at Hopetown. Riding on the train was His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh (The Brother of the King) and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Also today marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first public passenger train on the Stockton & Darlington