Locomotion No. 1

Locomotion No. 1 is a historic steam locomotive designed by George Stephenson, first operated in 1825. It was the world’s first locomotive to run on a public railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England. This breakthrough in transportation represented the beginning of the railway age, demonstrating the potential of steam-powered travel. With its innovative design, Locomotion No. 1 could carry both passengers and goods, revolutionizing how people and products moved. Today, it is celebrated as a significant milestone in engineering and transportation history.