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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tom Wilkinson

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

Replica Locomotion No1 on its first official journey (Owen Humphreys/PA) - (PA Wire)

Hundreds of steam enthusiasts lined the tracks to watch a newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1 re-enact the birth of the railways 200 years ago.

The engine, pulling a carriage with the Duke of Edinburgh on board, was a few minutes late setting off on its short trip to Shildon, County Durham.

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