Darlington Street Railroad Company

Darlington Street Railroad operated a tramway service in Darlington, England, between 1862 and 1865.[1]

Darlington Street Railroad
Operation
LocaleDarlington
Open1 January 1862
Close1 January 1865
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s)Horse

History

The Darlington Street Railroad Company started operation on 1 January 1862.[2] It was the brainchild of George Francis Train, who had previously attempted to introduce horse tramway services in Birkenhead and London.

It encountered a number of major issues including forgery of the tokens needed to use the trams; cows and farmers obstructing the line, and a case which reached Durham Summer Assizes in July 1864 where Charles Miller claimed £50 compensation for the loss of his greyhound.

Closure

The last day of operation was 1 January 1865. The rails were removed in February, the company was officially declared bankrupt in November, and wound up in December.[3]

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References
  1. The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
  2. Darlington & Stockton Times, 4 January 1862
  3. The London Gazette, 26 December 1865


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