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Stockton-on-Tees was named as the third best place to visit in the North this summer by The Independent.

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The Teesside town ranked among the North's top three summer destinations - here's why

The green plaque to Mary Simpson on North Road, marking Darlington’s first recorded female railway employee

The green plaque to Mary Simpson on North Road, marking Darlington’s first recorded female railway employee

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Who was Mary Simpson and why is she honoured on a green plaque in Darlington?

Recently restored replica Locomotion No.1 makes its first journey over Skerne Bridge in Darlington

Recently restored replica Locomotion No.1 makes its first journey over Skerne Bridge in Darlington

Stockton and Darlington Railway

'Defining moment'- S&DR200 festival attracted one million people to the North East

Ben Leach 9 and dad Matt on Tornado at its last weekend.

Ben Leach 9 and dad Matt on Tornado at its last weekend.

World-famous locomotive bids farewell to Darlington after final weekend at Hopetown

Skerne Bridge, Darlington

Skerne Bridge, Darlington

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Here are the key stops and landmarks on the new 26‑mile S&DR rail heritage trail

Trail of Discovery, a new public walking and cycling route that follows sections of the original 26-mile journey has been launched.

Trail of Discovery, a new public walking and cycling route that follows sections of the original 26-mile journey has been launched.

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New interactive discovery trail brings Stockton & Darlington Railway history to life

Record breaking attempt at Locomotion in Shildon for the most amount of people doing the Locomotion dance.

Record breaking attempt at Locomotion in Shildon for the most amount of people doing the Locomotion dance.

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I went to see hundreds dance 'The Locomotion' for a world record - here’s how it went

Crowds dancing to The Locomotion.

Crowds dancing to The Locomotion.

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Hundreds ‘do the Locomotion’ in bid to make history with world record attempt

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'Innovation can change the world': How the year's S&DR200 events impacted the region

Locomotion No 1 pulling into Darlington Station alongside LNER Azuma 'Darlington'

Locomotion No 1 pulling into Darlington Station alongside LNER Azuma 'Darlington'

LNER honours landmark year of Stockton & Darlington Railway anniversary with tribute

Andrew Walters and his S&DR200 inspired Christmas decorations.

Andrew Walters and his S&DR200 inspired Christmas decorations.

Christmas Decorations

'Dazzling' Christmas locomotive display lights up town to support cancer charity

100,000 people from across the globe travelled to County Durham and Teesside to mark 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

100,000 people from across the globe travelled to County Durham and Teesside to mark 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

100,000 flock to region from across the world for historic S&DR200 celebrations

See our mega gallery of 215 pictures from across the weekend of the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary celebrations.

See our mega gallery of 215 pictures from across the weekend of the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary celebrations.

See 215 photos in our mega gallery from across the S&DR200 weekend

People turned out in their hundreds to see the Ghost Train's arrival in Stockton to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

People turned out in their hundreds to see the Ghost Train's arrival in Stockton to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

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See Stockton lit up for huge Ghost Train show marking railway anniversary

Locomotion No 1 closed a weekend of celebrations marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

Locomotion No 1 closed a weekend of celebrations marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

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63 pictures as Locomotion No 1 closes 200th anniversary celebrations of first railway

The replica of Locomotion No 1 arrives in Darlington

The replica of Locomotion No 1 arrives in Darlington

What happens to Locomotion No 1 replica after the S&DR200 weekend events?

Locomotion No 1 beside an LNER Azume at Darlington Station.

Locomotion No 1 beside an LNER Azume at Darlington Station.

Modern and meets classic as Locomotion No 1 replica pulls next to Azuma in Darlington

The Locomotion No1 replica goes through Heighington Station in Newton Aycliffe on Friday (September 26).

The Locomotion No1 replica goes through Heighington Station in Newton Aycliffe on Friday (September 26).

Where to park for S&DR200 events on Sunday - full list of car parks

Locomotion No 1 comes to the end of its anniversary journey at Rochester Road, north Stockton, where a salvo was fired in its honour. Picture: TERRY BLACKBURN

Locomotion No 1 comes to the end of its anniversary journey at Rochester Road, north Stockton, where a salvo was fired in its honour. Picture: TERRY BLACKBURN

Locomotion No 1 triumphantly recreates Stockton and Darlington Railway opening

Locomotion No 1 has capped three days of celebrations in Stockton marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

Locomotion No 1 has capped three days of celebrations in Stockton marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway.

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'A day to tell the grandkids about' - Locomotion No 1 completes anniversary journey

Locomotion No 1 wowing crowds at Dinsdale Station at 6am as it headed towards Stockton.

Locomotion No 1 wowing crowds at Dinsdale Station at 6am as it headed towards Stockton.

Crowds gather to catch close up glimpse of Locomotion No 1 as it begins final miles

Crowds gather at Skerne Bridge for the passing of replica Locomotion No 1

Crowds gather at Skerne Bridge for the passing of replica Locomotion No 1

89 picture bumper gallery as crowds mark S&DR 200 in Darlington

Recently restored replica Locomotion No.1 makes its first journey over Skerne Bridge in Darlington

Recently restored replica Locomotion No.1 makes its first journey over Skerne Bridge in Darlington

'We changed the world': Crowds celebrate 200 years of Darlington’s railway firsts

George Hope sat in the cab of engine 78018 that his great granddad helped restore and preserve

George Hope sat in the cab of engine 78018 that his great granddad helped restore and preserve

Little George chuffed to sit in the Darlington loco his great-grandad helped restore

Motomu, Naoaki, Nobuyuki and Tadashi travelled 8,875 miles from Japan to be there.

Motomu, Naoaki, Nobuyuki and Tadashi travelled 8,875 miles from Japan to be there.

Meet the rail enthusiasts who travelled from the US and Japan for S&DR200 anniversary

Prince Edward joined thousands of enthusiasts and families who lined the tracks to watch the replica of Locomotion No 1 make its first official journey in 200 years from Shildon to Darlington

Prince Edward joined thousands of enthusiasts and families who lined the tracks to watch the replica of Locomotion No 1 make its first official journey in 200 years from Shildon to Darlington

Pictures as Prince Edward visits Shildon for S&DR200 and rides behind Locomotion No 1

Traffic in Shildon on Friday getting to Locomotion.

Traffic in Shildon on Friday getting to Locomotion.

Traffic chaos as crowds flock to see Locomotion No 1 replica amid bicentenary events

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy meets Prince Edward at Hopetown, Darlington

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy meets Prince Edward at Hopetown, Darlington

“It’s in our blood”: Darlington MP Lola McEvoy speaks about the importance of S&DR200

Thousands flocked to Shildon as the birthplace of the railways marked 200 years of history with the return of a replica Locomotion No 1.

Thousands flocked to Shildon as the birthplace of the railways marked 200 years of history with the return of a replica Locomotion No 1.

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They came in their thousands: Visitors flock to Shildon for S&DR200 anniversary

Rail enthusiasts descended on Hopetown to see the replica of Locomotion No 1, as Prince Edward also paid a visit to the museum

Rail enthusiasts descended on Hopetown to see the replica of Locomotion No 1, as Prince Edward also paid a visit to the museum

“It is very significant”: Enthusiasts at Hopetown on the arrival of Locomotion No 1

People lining the tracks as the replica Locomotion No 1 made its way through Shildon onto Darlington

People lining the tracks as the replica Locomotion No 1 made its way through Shildon onto Darlington

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What a day: 15,000 turn out to celebrate the historic railway that changed the world

Locomotion No 1 passing through Heighington.

Locomotion No 1 passing through Heighington.

Steam enthusiasts line tracks to watch newly restored replica of Locomotion No 1

Cars had been towed and slapped with a parking ticket

Cars had been towed and slapped with a parking ticket

Darlington parking fines quashed after 'confusion' over S&DR200 parking rules

The Stockton and Darlington Railway turns 200 in 2025 and the celebrations build to a spectacular climax on the anniversary this weekend.

The Stockton and Darlington Railway turns 200 in 2025 and the celebrations build to a spectacular climax on the anniversary this weekend.

Everything happening across region this weekend for S&DR200 celebrations

Crowds are expected to turn out for the celebrations

Crowds are expected to turn out for the celebrations

Royal visit to take place today for Stockton and Darlington Railway celebrations

Here is exactly where you can catch a glimpse of the replica Locomotion No 1 on its journey from Shildon through Darlington to Stockton on its 200th anniversary weekend.

Here is exactly where you can catch a glimpse of the replica Locomotion No 1 on its journey from Shildon through Darlington to Stockton on its 200th anniversary weekend.

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MAPPED: Where to see replica Locomotion No1 on its journey across County Durham

Driver Chris Cubit on the restored replica of Locomotion No.1 at Locomotion, Shildon that will set off on its journey today

Driver Chris Cubit on the restored replica of Locomotion No.1 at Locomotion, Shildon that will set off on its journey today

Special weekend of events begins as Locomotion No 1 sets out on journey

LIVE: S&DR200 celebrations as Locomotion No. 1 replica retraces historic 1825 route

LIVE: S&DR200 celebrations as Locomotion No. 1 replica retraces historic 1825 route

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S&DR200 festival LIVE: Locomotion No 1 completes its anniversary journey

Testing Locomotion No.1 on the Weardale Railway, in preparation for the 200th anniversary of the first train journey, from Darlington to Stockton.

Testing Locomotion No.1 on the Weardale Railway, in preparation for the 200th anniversary of the first train journey, from Darlington to Stockton.

Viewing points times and ticket info for replica Locomotion No1's S&DR200 journey

Here is a list of all the parking facilities and park and rides available to help you navigate your weekend following the replica Locomotion No1 journey.

Here is a list of all the parking facilities and park and rides available to help you navigate your weekend following the replica Locomotion No1 journey.

Where to park to see the S&DR200 replica Locomotion No 1 journey this weekend

Cleveland Bay Public House, Eaglescliffe, has been listed in honour of the railway's 200th anniversary celebrations

Cleveland Bay Public House, Eaglescliffe, has been listed in honour of the railway's 200th anniversary celebrations

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Historic North East railway pub awarded listed status to mark S&DR anniversary

Haughton knitting group’s railway anniversary display.

Haughton knitting group’s railway anniversary display.

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Darlington knitting group yarnbombs town for S&DR200 celebrations

Hopetown Darlington host Titans of Steam Gala and Ghost Train events

Hopetown Darlington host Titans of Steam Gala and Ghost Train events

Stockton and Darlington Railway

Hopetown welcomes visitors to Darlington in Titans of Steam and Ghost Train events

Testing Locomotion No.1 on the Weardale Railway, in preparation for the 200th anniversary of the first train journey, from Darlington to Stockton. )

Testing Locomotion No.1 on the Weardale Railway, in preparation for the 200th anniversary of the first train journey, from Darlington to Stockton. )

Where you can see Locomotion No.1 on historic bicentenary journey along S&DR

Hopetown Darlington sees arrivals of engines attending the Titans of Steam gala

Hopetown Darlington sees arrivals of engines attending the Titans of Steam gala

Famous locos steam into Hopetown, Darlington, for anniversary gala

Royal Mail has launched commemorative stamps to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Royal Mail has launched commemorative stamps to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Stockton and Darlington Railway

Commemorative stamps to be issued by Royal Mail ahead of railway anniversary

Friends of the Stockton and Darlington Railway have teamed up with a Richmond artist and eight Stockton primary schools for a special project at Stockton Quayside.

Friends of the Stockton and Darlington Railway have teamed up with a Richmond artist and eight Stockton primary schools for a special project at Stockton Quayside.

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Student artwork by eight schools unveiled for S&DR200

Festival director Niccy Hallifax says S&DR200 is a year-long journey for everyone, celebrating the railway’s global legacy and community spirit.

Festival director Niccy Hallifax says S&DR200 is a year-long journey for everyone, celebrating the railway’s global legacy and community spirit.

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Meet the driving force behind the Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 celebrations

First look at Ghost Train: The Departure

First look at Ghost Train: The Departure

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington prepares for Ghost Train adventure as part of railway celebration

Darlington Model Railway host annual exhibition for S&DR200 anniversary

Darlington Model Railway host annual exhibition for S&DR200 anniversary

Stockton and Darlington Railway

Darlington Model Railway Club celebrate S&DR 200 anniversary with annual exhibition

John and Lydia Barnes from Darlington who both work as train drivers.

John and Lydia Barnes from Darlington who both work as train drivers.

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Father and daughter train drivers part of Rail 200 exhibition at Darlington station

Did you spot Michael Portillo in County Durham when he was filming for the BBC's 200 Years of the Railway?

Did you spot Michael Portillo in County Durham when he was filming for the BBC's 200 Years of the Railway?

Michael Portillo reveals his ‘biggest’ County Durham adventure in new BBC series

The new app has been launched alongside the walking trail around Darlington town centre, narrated by a local historian.

The new app has been launched alongside the walking trail around Darlington town centre, narrated by a local historian.

Stockton and Darlington Railway

New Darlington walking trail narrated by historian launched for S&DR200

Excitement for the arrival of the spectacular Ghost Train: The Departure in Darlington as part of the 200th anniversary of passenger rail.

Excitement for the arrival of the spectacular Ghost Train: The Departure in Darlington as part of the 200th anniversary of passenger rail.

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Darlington to host 'Night at the Museum' as ghost train departs for S&DR200 event