The Stourbridge Lion
Much
has been written about this locomotive, largely because of its claim to fame
- that it was the first steam locomotive to run on a commercial line in the
United States. Built
by Foster, Rastrick & Co. in 1829, the Stourbridge Lion's historic first
run took place on August 8th of that year. It is now on view at the
B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore MD, on loan from The Smithsoniam Institute,
Washington DC.
175
anniversary running of the Stourbridge Lion
in Honesdale, PA - Click
here
HELP US TO SAVE THE OLD FOUNDRY!
The foundry where the Stourbridge Lion was built stands to this day but is now under threat of demolition. The Grade II listed building has been vandalised since the last business went bankrupt and is in a sorry state. Local historian Dr Paul Collins believes the site is of huge historical importance and should be developed into a heritage centre and exhibition to celebrate this unique piece of history. Please contact us with your emails of support and we will forward them on to Dudley MBC.
Click here for more information and photos and letters of support from around the world
Latest photo
of the Foundry, 2 Aug 08
(click photo)
Aug
08 - GREAT NEWS!
Plans are in place for the foundry to become a medical centre.
More
info.......
and canals
and Agenoria "trail"
The Stourbridge Lion as painted by Clyde Osmer DeLand, circa 1916. depicting the historic first run of the Stourbridge Lion at Honesdale, Pennsylvania, August 8th 1829. Click for larger version
