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The line was opened in stages. The ceremonial opening of the line was, as the poet says, on 18th June 1838 although the final section into Newcastle opened in October 1839.
[Ref: Grace's Guide to British Industrial History - https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Newcastle_and_Carlisle_Railway]
"awl' be there amang the rest, Buss'd as aw was iv a' maw best,":- The most sensible meaning offered by the OED for buss'd is "bus" meaning necessary or obliged; thus the lines mean I will be there among the rest, as it is necessary to be - dressed in my best'
