Where did the first train go from?
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The first public steam railway journey began in Stockton-on-Tees, England. The Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825, ran between Stockton-on-Tees and Shildon, with a branch to Darlington. This inaugural trip carried both passengers and freight.
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Okay, so the very first train, right? The steam one. It wasn't just a train, it was a big deal. Opened 1825.
Stockton-on-Tees, that's where it started. Seriously, I read this ages ago, in a dusty old book at my grandad's house – the one with the weird smell.
The Stockton and Darlington Railway, that's the name, I think. It went to Shildon too, but Stockton was the official start.
I even remember seeing a picture, a grainy black and white thing, showing the puffing engine. I could be wrong about the exact details though.
So yeah, Stockton-on-Tees. That's my answer. It was a pretty important day in history, you know.
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