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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

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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.

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Latest photo of the Foundry, 2 Aug 08
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Aug 08 - GREAT NEWS!
Plans are in place for the foundry to become a medical centre.
More info.......

English Heritage
FARSITE preservation group
Atmospheric photo taken by Scott Cartwright
The Old Foundry, photo by Scott Cartwright
Video of model Stourbridge Lion! Video of working model of the Stourbridge Lion!
Bridge Line
Historical Society
Bridge Line Historical Society
BBC Restoration
Wayne County
Historical Society Honesdale PA
Wayne County Historical Society
Stourbridge Junction Stourbridge trains
and canals
IA Recordings Lost Labours

National Railway Museum, York, UK

The National Railway Museum
Industrial landscapes
and Agenoria "trail"

Industrial Archaeology Website

Click for larger photo of the Agenoria
Stourbridge Lion - click for larger version
More photos! Agenoria,
sister loco to the Lion
Delaware & Hudson Canal Historical Society
Delaware & Hudson Canal Historical Society

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

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