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ENTHUSIASTS celebrating the bi-centenary of the world’s oldest passenger railway could be able to experience what it was like riding on the line 200 years ago, it has been revealed. Darlington Borough Council’s leader said while she remained disappointed over the departure of the original Locomotion No 1 from the town, the replica would offer an opportunity to run steam locomotive passenger trips. Councillor Heather Scott announced the replica engine would be on display in Darlington’s Head of Steam museum within two months as she scotched further criticisms over Locomotion No 1’s exit and concerns over taxpayers money being spent renovating Beamish’s replica engine.