Railways

Causey Arch at Stanley, County Durham, is one of the most significant monuments of the early railway age. It is the oldest surviving railway bridge in the world, built in …

The Tanfield Railway, located in County Durham and extending into Gateshead, is one of the most remarkable and historically important railways in the world. While places like Darlington and Shildon …

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR), opened in 1830, was the world’s first purpose-built passenger and goods railway operated entirely by steam locomotives. Unlike earlier wagonways and industrial railroads, which …

The locomotive Blücher, built in 1814 by George Stephenson, occupies a crucial place in the early history of railway engineering. While not the first steam locomotive ever constructed, it was …

Skerne Bridge, located in Darlington, County Durham, is one of the most important monuments in the history of the railway. Though modest in size and appearance when compared to some …

Celebrate S&DR200, the bicentenary of the railway! Join us for a spectacular bash featuring the historic anniversary journey recreation, free family fun, train rides and entertainment, as well as a …

Introduction Hopetown, an area located in the heart of Darlington, County Durham, holds a unique place in Britain’s industrial and cultural history. Often referred to as the birthplace of the …

The Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), opened on 27 September 1825, is widely regarded as the world’s first modern railway. It marked the beginning of an era that would transform …

The KF Class Chinese locomotive, often referred to simply as the KF class 4-8-4 steam locomotive, holds a distinctive place in railway history. Built in the 1930s by the North …

The InterCity 125, also known as the High-Speed Train (HST), stands as one of the most iconic and successful railway innovations in Britain’s transport history. Introduced in the 1970s, it …

Few machines in the history of transportation have captured the imagination quite like Japan’s 0 Series Shinkansen, the world’s first high-speed train. Introduced in 1964, the 0 Series was more …

The locomotive known affectionately as “Coppernob” occupies a cherished place in the history of British railways. Built in 1846 for the Furness Railway, Coppernob was a product of the pioneering …