Introduction The Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), established in 1825, holds a pivotal place in the history of transportation and engineering, being recognised as the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives. Its creation marked a revolutionary step in the industrialisation of Britain, significantly contributing to the development of the transport network that underpins
Introduction The Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), established in 1825, holds a pivotal place in the history of transportation and engineering, being recognised as the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives. Its creation marked a revolutionary step in the industrialisation of Britain, significantly contributing to the development of the transport network that underpins