Shildon to Stockton

The Stockton & Darlington Railway is probably the best known railway line in the world. Whilst existing history books outline its historical significance, we delve further to explain where it ran initially. The prime objective was moving coal to the River Tees at Stockton from the pits west of Shildon. The establishing of Shildon as the first railway town cannot be underestimated.

Reviews:

'As we approach the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), this book provides a timely reminder of sites and surviving features.'
(Railway Observer, December 2023)

'If you plan to visit the S&DR for the centenary or its build-up, this affordable, accessible, yet detailed facts-at-a-glance volume is an absolute must.'
(Heritage Railway, November 2023, Issue 313)

'It might take you a while to gen up on the history of the railways in the North East history ready for the S&D 200th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and this book is a good place to start.'
(Steam World, November 2023, Issue 437)

'Middleton Press has produced another fine volume, and one which would act as a fine primer for the history of this line....
   There are a number of very modellable scenes within, and this will have an appeal for the industrial modeller as well as the new student of the S&DR.'
(Railway Modeller, February 2025)