In September 1825 the works at Forth Street, Newcastle completed the first locomotive for the railway: originally named "Active", it was renamed "Locomotion" and was followed by "Hope", "Diligence" and "Black Diamond".
In September 1825, it was renamed "Locomotion" and was followed by "Hope", "Diligence" and "Black Diamond". The works at Forth Street completed the first locomotive September 1825 for the railway: originally named "Active". Newcastle is Forth Street.