Locomotion No. 1 (locomotive)

Locomotion No. 1 is a historic steam locomotive built in 1825 by George Stephenson, notably for the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives. It played a crucial role in the development of rail transport, demonstrating the potential of steam power for locomotive design. Locomotion No. 1 is significant for its innovative features, such as a vertical boiler and a moving piston, which drove the wheels. Its successful operation marked a turning point in transportation, paving the way for the expansion of railways and the industrial revolution. The locomotive is now preserved as a museum piece.