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Trevithick"s High Pressure Tram Engine (litho)
3598183 Trevithick"s High Pressure Tram Engine (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Pen-y-Darren" locomotive, built 1803 by Richard Trevithick (1771-1833), first full-scale working railway steam locomotive
Plan of Richard Trevithick"s High Pressure Tram engine, by Campin, 1803. This engine was used in the Penydarren Iron works in Merthyr Tydfil. It was the first locomotive to run successfully on rails. Trevithick experimented with building several locomotives. His inventions paved the way to steam locomotives such as " Rocket" and " Locomotion number one" being built, but his ideas gained little financial support and he died a pauper in 1833.); SSPL/UIG
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This lithograph showcases Trevithick's High Pressure Tram Engine, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the world of transportation. Created by Richard Trevithick in 1803, this steam locomotive was the first of its kind to successfully run on rails. The engine played a vital role in the Penydarren Iron works located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Richard Trevithick, an innovative engineer and inventor, dedicated his life to experimenting with various locomotives. His relentless pursuit led to significant advancements in steam technology and laid the foundation for future steam locomotives like "Rocket" and "Locomotion number one". Despite his remarkable achievements, Trevithick faced financial struggles throughout his career and tragically died penniless in 1833. The intricate diagram featured alongside the image provides insight into the inner workings of this impressive machine. It highlights how cogs and mechanisms powered by high-pressure steam enabled the tram engine to propel forward with great force. This print captures not only a pivotal moment in history but also pays tribute to Trevithick's ingenuity. As we admire this lithograph today, it serves as a reminder of Britain's industrial prowess during the Georgian era. The invention showcased here exemplifies how technological breakthroughs fueled progress during the Industrial Revolution. This artwork is not just an engraving; it represents an important chapter in British history that forever transformed transportation and set Great Britain on course for further innovation within Europe and beyond.
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