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By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015
Stourbridge Lion Marker
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1 Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Honesdale — Stourbridge Lion
Here began the trial run of the first locomotive operated by steam on rails in the U.S., Aug. 8, 1829. The Lion was English-built for use on levels of the Gravity Railroad. It was piloted by Horatio Allen.Map (db m89388) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Wayne County, Honesdale — Stourbridge Lion
A replica of the famous Stourbridge Lion, first locomotive run on rails in the U.S., 1829, is housed here. Beside it is the Eclipse, original passenger coach on the D & H Gravity Railroad.Map (db m89386) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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