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Just over two months ago the eyes of the world were on our region as we celebrated the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway 🚂 The Anniversary Journey weekend saw a replica of Locomotion No1 and passenger wagon Experiment delighted crowds of thousands with its journey from Locomotion in Shildon, to Hopetown Darlington and Stockton, recreating the original route of the Stockton Darlington Railway. We also welcomed some familiar faces, including HRH Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh