Shildon 'coal drops' were a world first, research claims
Historic England says the structure was the first attempt to mechanise steam locomotive refuelling.
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Historic England says the structure was the first attempt to mechanise steam locomotive refuelling.
Chris Lloyd looks at Historic England’s new report about the ground-breaking significance of the 175-year-old “coal drops” beside the Stockton…
FASCINATING new research has revealed this week that the 175-year-old coal drops at Shildon are the earliest attempt anywhere in the world* to…
Historic England says the structure was the first attempt to mechanise steam locomotive refuelling.
SHILDON’S oldest surviving railway building is going to be open next weekend as a Friends group are holding their annual general meeting nearby.