Date: 08/07/2020

One of the 'longest standing early railway mysteries' has been solved with the pedigree of a locomotive proven to be false, researchers have claimed.

The Lyon engine was said to be designed by George Stephenson and pre-dated his 1825 Locomotion No 1 and 1829 Rocket.

But researchers at Locomotion National Railway Museum in Shildon, County Durham, said they can 'conclusively' prove that to be false.

The 'tall tale' had ensured the engine survived though, the researchers said.

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Rail mystery solved with 'tall tale' proven false

BBC News

The locomotive was said to be built by George Stephenson but researchers say that was a "tall tale".