Today (July 4) marks a huge day in Crewe's history - the 185th anniversary of the first ever train passing through the town.

On July 4, 1837, the first ever train passed through Crewe and the rest is history.

Crewe Works back in 1890 (Heritage Railway Magazine).

This event changed the town forever and led to it becoming the largest Locomotive Engineering Works in the world by the 1930s.

Until the Grand Junction Railway had chosen Crewe as the site for locomotive works and railway station in the late 1830s, it was a village of just 70 residents.

Today, the town stands at a population of over 75,000 and is growing fast.

Crewe has been totally transformed since 1837 - its population its growing year-on-year. (Ryan Parker).

What happened on 4th July 1837 - 185 years ago?

Three locomotives set off from Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

The Liverpool and Manchester locos met at Newton Junction and followed each other down to Warrington where they were combined.

From here, the Liverpool Loco "Dr Dalton" headed up the eight first class carriages and two mail waggons setting off for Crewe.

They arrived at Crewe at 08.57 and left at 09.05 destined for Birmingham.

What happened today?

Crewe Railway Station has totally changed since 1837. This is how it looks today (Ryan Parker).

Coincidentally, a scheduled train departed Liverpool Lime Street at 08.07am today and arrived at Crewe at 08.53am.

It then continuing to Birmingham New Street - almost the exact same time as 185 years ago!

To mark the anniversary, a Red Plaque was unveiled at Crewe Heritage Centre at 12pm.

This marked the surviving part of the Narrow Gauge Railway that served Crewe Works.

The plaque has been provided by the Transport Trust, with Crewe Town Council's support.

A Crewe Works open day back in 2005 (Heritage Railway Magazine).

More photos and information surrounding the unveiling will be shared tomorrow (July 5).

Credit to Crewe Town Council for the information. Take a look at the small photo gallery at the top.

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