Locomotion No 1
- an early British steam locomotive - model - made with deep mined british coal
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Locomotion No 1 made with deep mined coal looks absolutely fantastic, appealing very much to the someone who places great emphasis on owning unusual and quality products. |
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- Length 15.00 (cm) About
5 3/4 (inches) left to right
- Height 9.00 (cm) About
3 1/2
(inches) top to bottom
- Width 6.00 (cm) About
2 1/2
(inches) front to back
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Locomotion No 1 |
Locomotion No 1 beautifully detailed and hand finished, this powerful piece will delight all those who are lucky enough to see it
Locomotion No 1 is made from deep mined British coal and resin and looks fantastic, appealing very much to the discerning buyer who places great emphasis on owning unusual and quality products
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Our stock code : CR1318 |
| Dimensions (measured at the widest points) Approx.
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- Length 15.00 (cm) About
5 3/4 (inches) left to right
- Height 9.00 (cm) About
3 1/2
(inches) top to bottom
- Width 6.00 (cm) About
2 1/2
(inches) front to back
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an early British steam locomotive
Locomotion No. 1 is an early British steam locomotive.
Built by Robert Stephenson and Company in 1825, it hauled the first train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway on September 27, 1825.
It was effectively a beam engine on wheels with vertical cylinders. It was one of the first locomotives to use coupling rods rather than chains to drive its 0-4-0 wheel arrangement.
In 1828 the boiler exploded, killing the driver. With advances in design such as those incorporated into Stephenson's Rocket, Locomotion became obsolete very quickly. It was rebuilt and remained in service until 1841 when it was turned into a stationary engine. In 1857 it was preserved. Locomotion No 1 was on display in Alfred Kitching's workshop near Hopetown Carriage Works from 1857 to the 1880s. From 1892 to 1975 it was on display on one of the platforms at Darlington's main station, Bank Top.
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