The Stourbridge Lion - See also: Stourbridge Locomotives tour

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.

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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2010 - GREAT NEWS!
Plans for the Old Foundry to become a state of the art medical centre have been approved by Dudley Council. The current Worcester Street surgery plan to turn it into a major new medical facility for the local community.

Atmospheric photo
taken by
Scott Cartwright
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