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Salamanca visit

04 Apr 2024

The model of Salamanca, made in 1811, is the oldest of its kind anywhere in the world and a replica of Murray’s very first commercially viable steam locomotive. At least two others were made, with one being gifted by Murray to the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia when he visited Leeds in 1817.

Salamanca visit: The model of Salamanca, made in 1811, is the oldest of its kind anywhere in the world and a replica of Murray’s very first commercially viable steam locomotive. At least two others were made, with one being gifted by Murray to the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia when he visited Leeds in 1817.
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