
Jon Baddeley
Specialist Consultant Collectors, Science & Marine
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The model was apparently acquired from the family in the 1840's and was exported to Australia, where it became part of a travelling show of "spectacular objects and curiosities". There are the remains of an Accession Number on the right-hand running board.
"Locomotion" was the first of two locomotives ordered from George Stephenson for delivery in 1825 ready for the opening of the first railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway. "Locomotion" remained in service until 1846 and then was used as a stationary pumping engine for a further 11 years. Fortunately the North Eastern Railway, which took over the Stockton & Darlington, had recognised the significance historically of this engine and ensured its preservation.
Provenance:
Property of The British Engineerium, Hove.