Locomotion

Image credit: Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

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A view of 0–4–0 the tender steam locomotive 'Locomotion'. Built in 1825 by George and Robert Stephenson at their manufacturing firm, Robert Stephenson and Company, Locomotion No. 1 (originally named 'Active') became the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger-carrying train on a public railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR). It was used on the railway until 1850, after which it was converted into a stationary engine. In 1857, as a consequence of its historical importance, Locomotion was preserved and put on display. Published by Harrison Penney (1827–1887) a Darlington-based printer who printed timetables, rules and regulations, posters and handbills for the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

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Title

Locomotion

Date

c.1857

Medium

photograph mounted on card

Measurements

H 15 x W 19 cm

Accession number

AE185.321

Work type

Print

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