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Middlesbrough Council Approves Vintage Locomotive Roundabout Tribute

8/4/2025

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Middlesbrough Council has greenlit an exciting project to place a vintage 1959 diesel-electric locomotive in a roundabout, marking the 200th anniversary of the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway. This tribute not only celebrates local rail heritage but also sets the stage for future anniversaries, pending necessary safety assessments at the busy intersection of Riverside Park Road and Ironmasters Road.

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Story summary

Middlesbrough Council has greenlit an exciting project to place a vintage 1959 diesel-electric locomotive in a roundabout, marking the 200th anniversary of the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway. This tribute not only celebrates local rail heritage but also sets the stage for future anniversaries, pending necessary safety assessments at the busy intersection of Riverside Park Road and Ironmasters Road.