2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. With less than 3 weeks to go until the start of the anniversary year, check out our new video below to find out what's going on and how you can still get involved. #Railway200 ⏯️🚄👇 youtube.com/watch?v=bVMk1D…

On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 transported hundreds of passengers between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton. Today we commemorate it's journey through a UK £2 coin in partnership with The Royal Mint. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railways-200th…

Beautiful day in Darlington for a special #rail200 #sdr200 event with London North Eastern Railway Stay tuned...

Wonderful music, thank you Sam Slatcher 👨‍🎤

And the reason we're all here... London North Eastern Railway 801207 - Darlington, with a special livery celebrating 200 years of the S&DR and Darlington's railway history. railway200 S&DR200

Our president Matthew Pease celebrating the naming with Darlington MP Lola McEvoy looked on by his ancestor Joseph Pease represented in the artwork on the train

A brief delay has allowed us to enjoy some extra music from the brilliant Voices of Darlington

Introducing our newest named train - 'Darlington'! We unveiled the livery at Darlington station today, commemorating 200 years since the first passenger journey on the world-famous Stockton & Darlington Railway. Learn more: spkl.io/6014fgQF8

WE'RE HIRING We are looking for a business development officer with experience in the Heritage, Arts or Community sector to join our team. The role will be to support the trustees to develop a long term plan for the charity and the S&DR. More info here: sdr1825.org.uk/news/job-vacan…

This commemorative souvenir brochure, celebrating 200 years of the modern railway and the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825, is out next month. Discounted pre-orders are available now: store.newsquest.co.uk/pre-order-rail… #Railway200

Our fantastic new publication is in stock now. This lavishly illustrated book provides a stunning pictorial record of the S&DR in it's bicentenary year. Priced £35 this limited edition book can be purchased now through our website at this link: tinyurl.com/4pafvm3t #SDR200

Locomotion No.1 has just chugged into Billingham Library! Come and explore our fantastic collection of train-themed books: stockton.spydus.co.uk . While you're here, snap a selfie with Locomotion No.1 using our props. Don't forget to tag us so we can see your photos!

We are pleased to welcome Jim Rees to the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway team today. Jim will be working as part of a The National Lottery Heritage Fund funded project to look at long term planning for the Friends and our management of the S&DR as a heritage asset. #Rail200

The Railway Men. A delightful song by Eric Langford youtu.be/S3lAeWmIxr4?si… via YouTube

In glorious weather, we have today had the enormous pleasure of starting the testing phase of the 1825 replica train at the Weardale Railway. This project has been over 2 years in the planning and will be the central component of SDR 200 in September.

Thank you for this great video and coverage of Heighington Station. Geoff Marshall youtu.be/pRO_O-mJYcU?si…

Testing the 1825 replica train continued today with a 23 mile round trip from Wolsingham to Bishop Auckland, including a stop on the incredible Etherley Viaduct over the River Wear to take in the breathtaking views!

🚂 Love trains? Visit #StocktonCentralLibrary this Saturday, 10am-2pm, for a Darlington Model Railway Club demo. Watch models, chat with members, and let kids get creative with the Stockton & Darlington 26 Mile Heritage Project.

Last call on our Heritage Cruise fundraiser, this great value trip will take you from Stockton to Yarm & return and includes a cold buffet lunch and a special S&DR commentary. Please book your place by Friday 13th. sdr1825.org.uk/product/teessi… #rail200 #sdr200

🚂 Discover the quirky history of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with Martin Peagam, from railway ‘firsts’ to umbrellas and Eaglescliffe tracks! At Stockton Central Library on 24 September, 10.30am. Free, booking essential: tinyurl.com/yc7ambb5