Locomotion No. 1 (replica) sets off the Stockton & Darlington Railway 200th anniversary celebrations as it departs from the Locomotion Museum demonstration line on a gradual journey From Shildon to Darlington to join in on the festivities at Hopetown. Riding on the train was His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh (The Brother of the King) and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Also today marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first public passenger train on the Stockton & Darlington

If I had to pick my favourite shot of the year, it’s this. Locomotion No.1 rolling onto Skerne Bridge on the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, with thousands of people lining the route. One of those moments where you can feel the history in the air - not as a museum piece, but as something happening right in front of you. It was a genuine honour to be there and to capture it. And if you’ll allow me a brief moment of modesty… I don’t think that shot could have landed any b