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This locomotive Killingworth Billy built by George Stephenson for Killingworth Colliery
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This locomotive Killingworth Billy built by George Stephenson for Killingworth Colliery
This locomotive Killingworth Billy built by George Stephenson for Killingworth Colliery in 1830 and newly preserved on one of the Newcastle Central Station platforms may be transferred to the Municipal Museum in Exhibition Park, Newcastle since the plat form space it occupies is involved in alterations on 14th October 1944
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
Media ID 21612441
© Mirrorpix
Exhibition Journey Platform Public Transport Station Steam Trains
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This print captures the magnificent locomotive, Killingworth Billy, crafted by the ingenious George Stephenson specifically for Killingworth Colliery in 1830. Now, in a remarkable preservation effort, this historic steam engine finds itself proudly displayed on one of the platforms at Newcastle Central Station. However, due to imminent alterations scheduled for October 14th, 1944, involving the platform space it currently occupies, plans are underway to potentially relocate this prized artifact to its new home at the Municipal Museum in Exhibition Park, Newcastle. Transporting us back to the 1940s during World War II's tumultuous era, this photograph not only showcases an extraordinary piece of engineering but also serves as a poignant reminder of public transport's vital role during times of conflict. Amidst air raid sirens and bustling crowds seeking refuge or embarking on journeys unknown, steam trains like Killingworth Billy provided a lifeline for communities across Britain. As we delve into history through this image from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by NCJ (Newcastle Chronicle and Journal), let us appreciate both the resilience of our ancestors and their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. This snapshot encapsulates an era when transportation served as more than just a means to get from point A to B; it symbolizes unity and determination that propelled nations forward even in their darkest hours.
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