The first train, on 31 October, transported Earl Fitzwilliam and guests to Rotherham. A celebration breakfast followed by the obligatory speeches were held at the Court House. The Rotherham proprietors used the return train to Sheffield. On the following day, 1 November 1838, came the public opening. The first train was pulled by "Victory" and consisted of six yellow and black carriages, holding 300 passengers. The line's trackside, trees and bridge were filled with crowds who'd turned up for the event. "Victory" travelled to Rotherham in 17 minutes. Locomotive "London" was the next one to travel to Rotherham and followed 2 minutes later. The first returning train met locomotive "Leeds" at Meadow Hall.