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Stephenson's Rocket is known for its victory at the Rainhill Trials, thus, awarding the locomotive contract for the line to the Stepehenson's. The locomotive was an 0-2-2 Whyte configuration, with...
Locomotion No.1 is the world's first locomotive to operate on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway. Built by Robert Stephenson & Company, the locomotive made it...
Stourbridge Lion was the first locomotive to operate in North America. The locomotive was commissioned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, and built by Foster, Rastrick, and Company in...
The Puffing Billy Locomotive, developed by William Hedley and Timothy Hackworth, was constructed between 1813-1814. The locomotive was the very first commercial adhesion steam locomotive, and...
Background The Canadian Pacific (CP) Royal Hudson locomotives were the pinnacle of Canadian steam power. These 4-6-4 type locomotives are known for their striking demeanor and unmatched reliability....
Why were railways unpopular in Victorian times?During the Victorian times, railways were in their infancy. As a result, much uncertainty surrounded whether trains were safe and able to handle such...