Status Closed Open 1 January 1862 | Propulsion system(s) Horse Close 1 January 1865 | |
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ⁄2 in) | ||
Darlington Street Railroad operated a tramway service in Darlington between 1862 and 1865.
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History
The Darlington Street Railroad Company started operation on 1 January 1862. 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.
References
Darlington Street Railroad Company Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA