On this day, the 16th September, 1824…..

On this day, the 16th September, 1824…..

On this day, 16th September, in 1824, the S&DR sub-committee ordered two locomotive engines from Robert Stephenson & Co costing £500 each. The first engine was delivered in time for the opening day on the 27th September 1825 and was known as ‘Active’, but...
On this day (6th July) in 1824….

On this day (6th July) in 1824….

On this day (6th July) in 1824, the foundation stone for the Skerne Bridge in Darlington was laid by Francis Mewburn, the Stockton & Darlington Railway Company’s solicitor. This was the largest engineered stone-built structure on the line and technically one...
Happy Rail Day!

Happy Rail Day!

On the 23rd May 1822, 200 years ago today, the first rail was ceremonially laid for the S&DR at St. John’s Well in Stockton. It was put in place by Thomas Meynell Esq., who lived at the Friarage in Yarm. He was Chairman of the S&DR Company and led a local band...