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Stockton and Darlington 1837 Railway Timetable - The Rocket
Stockton & Darlington 1837 Railway Experiment Timetable - The Rocket, Durham, England
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1. Title: "A Leap into the Future: The Stockton and Darlington Railway Experiment Timetable - The Rocket (1837)" 2.. This print showcases an authentic replica of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Experiment Timetable from 1837, featuring the iconic locomotive "The Rocket." This timetable holds significant historical importance as it marks the beginning of the railway age in England. The Stockton and Darlington Railway, located in Durham, England, was the world's first inter-urban railway, and its opening on 27 September 1825, was a groundbreaking event in transportation history. The railway connected the coal mines of the Durham coalfield with the port of Stockton-on-Tees, revolutionizing the transportation of coal and other goods. The Rocket, designed by George Stephenson, was the locomotive that powered the Stockton and Darlington Railway's passenger services. Its innovative design, including the use of a boiler with a belly tank and a vertical boiler, set new standards for railway locomotives and paved the way for the development of more advanced steam engines. This timetable, with its intricate details and meticulous design, offers a glimpse into the early days of railway transportation. It lists the departure and arrival times for trains between Stockton and Darlington, as well as the names of the stations and the expected travel times. The timetable's inclusion of The Rocket underscores the locomotive's importance in the railway's early success. This print serves as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who brought the railway age to life. It is a reminder of the transformative impact of the railway on transportation and the world as we know it.
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