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Transport Trust plaque, Heighington station
Transport Trust plaque, Heighington station The historical value of the small and somewhat unremarkable station at the edge of an industrial estate at Newton Aycliffe named Heighington cannot be overemphasised. The Transport Trust says it all It was here in 1825 that Locomotion No. 1 designed by George Stephenson was placed on the track prior to its first journey, that is after somebody found a way to light the fire! It was also the scene of a tragedy and a disaster on 1 July 1828 when the boiler of Locomotion No. 1 exploded, killing the driver. Keywords: Transport Trust plaque Heighington station
Transport Trust plaque, Heighington station The historical value of the small and somewhat unremarkable station at the edge of an industrial estate at Newton Aycliffe named Heighington cannot be overemphasised. The Transport Trust says it all It was here in 1825 that Locomotion No. 1 designed by George Stephenson was placed on the track prior to its first journey, that is after somebody found a way to light the fire! It was also the scene of a tragedy and a disaster on 1 July 1828 when the boiler of Locomotion No. 1 exploded, killing the driver. Keywords: Transport Trust plaque Heighington station


The historical value of the small and somewhat unremarkable station

at the edge of an industrial estate at Newton Aycliffe named Heighington cannot be overemphasised. The Transport Trust says it all It was here in 1825 that Locomotion No. 1 designed by George Stephenson was placed on the track prior to its first journey, that is after somebody found a way to light the fire! It was also the scene of a tragedy and a disaster on 1 July 1828 when the boiler of Locomotion No. 1 exploded, killing the driver.