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Fear as First Passenger Train Reaches 15mph

A photograph taken during celebrations to mark the centenary of the 1825 event with Locomotion 1 pulling the world’s first rail passengers
A photograph taken during celebrations to mark the centenary of the 1825 event with Locomotion 1 pulling the world’s first rail passengers

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Locomotion No. 1

George Stephenson's "Locomotion No. 1" becomes the 1st steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line, the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England

Engineer Known as the Father of Railways George Stephenson
Events in 1825
1825 Highlights

About September 27, 1825

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 198 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra



What Happened in 1825

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