The S&D Railway was officially opened in September 1825 and the rest of the North of England (if not the whole country and even the world) watched with interest. This book tells the story of all the wonderful people in history who created the railyway and the subsequent wealth of the period for the benefit of all - it follwos them through the trials and tribulations to the final successful conclusion. It also follows the route of the railway and notes the progress of each individual section, as well as giving a rare glimpse into the personal diaries of Edward Pease, which make compelling reading.