Little Loco at Hopetown

Little Loco at Hopetown

Join author and archaeologist Caroline Hardie at Hopetown Darlington as she reads from her children’s book, Little Loco’s BIG Day. It’s an uplifting tale of the first locomotive, now known as Locomotion No.1, which ran on the opening of the Stockton & Darlington...
Tales from the Rails. Locomotion No.1

Tales from the Rails. Locomotion No.1

Welcome to the fifth episode of Tales from the Rails, our monthly podcast commemorating the Stockton and Darlington Railway. As we approach the 200th anniversary in 2025 of the opening of the S&DR, hosts Caroline Hardie and Archie MacKay delve into the fascinating...
Tales from the Rails. Locomotion No.1

Tales from the Rails. Building Bridges

Join hosts Caroline Hardie and Archie MacKay in the fourth episode of Tales from the Rails as they delve into the history of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, celebrating its upcoming 200th anniversary in 2025. This episode focuses on the crucial role of railway...