Talk:1822 in rail transport
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[edit] 1st rail Stockton & Darlington Railway?
Stockton & Darlington Railway The first rail of the line was laid in ceremonial style on 24th May, 1822 at Stockton by the Chairman of the Company, Thomas Meynell. The civic dignitaries turned out, bells were rung and ships sirens could be heard from the river. A procession through the streets was followed by the firing of a salute as Thomas Meynell laid the first stretch of rail. http://www.railcentre.co.uk/stockton/opening2.htm
Wdew 19:48, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
