When were trains first used in London? Which were the major train stations (in London) in 1819?

Question

When were trains first used in London? Which were the major train stations (in London) in 1819?

Answer 1

The London & Greenwich Railway 1836 was first railway in London, main station at London bridge

http://www.yellins.com/transporthistory/...

London And Birmingham Railway was the second railway in London, main station at Euston

http://www.btinternet.com/~bpsheridan/Lo...

the only Railway I know of that was open on the date you asked about is the The Surrey Iron Railway 1803 from Wandsworth to Croydon this used Horses rather then locomotives

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paulb143/si...

Answer 2

In addition to previous posts.

The first steam passenger railway was the Stockton & Darlington in 1825.

Answer 3

That sounds about right, Oxyman.

Answer 4

And it's 1863 for the Tube (Paddington to Faringdon)