Mechanical Engineer Collection

A steam locomotive used for Carl Roman Abt's rack railway system
5308345 A steam locomotive used for Carl Roman Abt's rack railway system.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam locomotive used for Roman Abt's rack railway system)

A 2-4-0 locomotive
5308416 A 2-4-0 locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Bergisch-Marische Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds)

An engraving depicting Charles Babbage's difference engine. Charles Babbage (1791-1871) an English polymath
5311323 An engraving depicting Charles Babbage's difference engine. Charles Babbage (1791-1871) an English polymath, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraved portrait of Robert Henry Thurston
3077595 Engraved portrait of Robert Henry Thurston; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Robert Henry Thurston (1839-1903) an American engineer

James Watt, 1860
1577597 James Watt, 1860; (add.info.: Sketch of James Watt, (1736-1810) Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty'
5308505 Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty')

Maidenhead Railway Bridge
5308380 Maidenhead Railway Bridge.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Maidenhead Railway Bridge which carried the Great Western Railway across the Thames at Maidenhead)

A 2-4-0 locomotive
5308415 A 2-4-0 locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Great Northern Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds)

George Stephenson's old engine
5308299 George Stephenson's old engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting George Stephenson's old engine on the Killingworth railway)

George Stephenson's third locomotive
5308298 George Stephenson's third locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting George Stephenson's third locomotive built in 1816)

Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty'
5308504 Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Braithwaite & Ericsson's locomotive 'Novelty')

Willhelm Conrad Roentgen
NWI4949718 Willhelm Conrad Roentgen,; (add.info.: Willhelm Conrad Roentgen,); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Difference engine designed by Charles Babbage
3119153 Difference engine designed by Charles Babbage; (add.info.: Difference engine, an automatic mechanical calculator designed to tabulate polynomial functions)

A train on the Mount Pilatus rack railway
5308352 A train on the Mount Pilatus rack railway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a train on the Mount Pilatus rack railway designed by Carl Roman Abt)

The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. In the Engraving, which is taken from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, the paying-out machine is shown in perspective nearest to the observer

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876....the procession entered Machinery Hall

AI Image - Portrait of Nikola Tesla, c1900s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Nikola Tesla, c1900s, (2023). Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer

Piez, Charles. V.P. Einer, Fleet Carpn. [sic], 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Piez, Charles. V.P. Einer, Fleet Carpn
Charles Piez, Vice President, Einer, Fleet Corporation. 1917. German-American mechanical engineer, President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Talk on the architecture of Cambridge. Professor Willis observed that the most ancient authority respecting Cambridge was that of Dr

Two young men training in mechanical(?) engineering at Hampton Institute, Virginia, 1899 or 1900
Two young men training in mechanical(?) engineering at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Meeting of the Archaeological Institute...Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Archaeological Institute - Professor Willis's Visit to Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, 1850. the Rev. Professor Willis delivered his lecture on the Cathedral

J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, home educated. He improved the Newcomen steam engine

Statue of railway pioneer George Stephenson The Illustrated London News
Scanned directly from The Illustrated London News, Saturday December 18, 1852

Portrait of Robert Henry Thurston (1839-1903), July 1875. Creator: Louis Nagel
Portrait of Robert Henry Thurston (1839-1903), July 1875

James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving)
KW188548 James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

James Watt, 1858 (mezzotint)
6198642 James Watt, 1858 (mezzotint) by Conte, John Le (1816-87); 43.8x33.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: John Le Conte (1816-1887) after John Blake MacDonald (1829A-1901)

The late Sir Joseph Whitworth, Baronet, FRS, Mechanical Engineer (engraving)
1594690 The late Sir Joseph Whitworth, Baronet, FRS, Mechanical Engineer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Joseph Whitworth, Baronet, FRS)

James Watt, 1858 (engraving)
6198671 James Watt, 1858 (engraving) by Conte, John Le (1816-87); 43.2x33 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: John Le Conte (1816-1887) after John Blake MacDonald (1829A-1901) Orchar Collection

Louis Robert, French mechanical engineer and inventor (chromolitho)
972033 Louis Robert, French mechanical engineer and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Robert (1761-1828)

Female munitions workers, Shoreditch Technical Institute, London, 1915
Female munitions workers, mechanical engineering workshop, Shoreditch Technical Institute, London, 1915

Students training at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A group of mechanical engineering students receiving training

Wilhelm von Rontgen 1845-1923, 1934. Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923), German mechanical engineer and physicist, who produced

James Watt (1736-1819), c1800, (1912). Artist: Sir William Beechey
James Watt (1736-1819), c1800, (1912). James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Watt invented the Watt steam engine

George Stephenson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
George Stephenson (1781-1848), English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

John Smeaton, 18th century English civil engineer, (c1850). Smeaton (1724-1792) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society after presenting several papers on instruments and mechanical subjects

John Smeaton, English civil engineer, (1833). Artist: R Woodman
John Smeaton, English civil engineer, (1833). Smeaton (1724-1792) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society after presenting several papers on instruments and mechanical subjects

Dial Cottage, West Moor, Killingworth, Newcatle Upon Tyne, England. Home of George Stephenson. George Stephenson, 1781 -1848. British civil engineer and mechanical engineer

Engraving depicting George Stephensons third locomotive built in 1816. George Stephenson (1781-1848) an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting James Watts steam engine. James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Bergisch-Marische Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co. of Leeds

Engraving depicting George Stephensons old engine on the Killingworth railway. George Stephenson (1781-1848) an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Dated 19th century

John Fritz, American mechanical engineer
John Fritz (1822-1913), American mechanical engineer. Fritz was mainly concerned with iron and steel manufacturing. He was one of the first to use the Bessemer process for making cheap, pure steel

Charles Dallery
Portrait of the French mechanical engineer and inventor born 1754 in Amiens, died 1835 Jouy, near Versailles. The son of an organ builder, he constructed and developed organs

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The mechanical engineer, a master of innovation and precision, stands tall like the Statue of railway pioneer George Stephenson. With unwavering determination, they pave the way for progress in the world of engineering. In their hands lies the power to shape our future, just as Robert Henry Thurston did with his groundbreaking inventions. His portrait serves as a reminder that brilliance knows no bounds. Like James Watt, whose name echoes through history books, mechanical engineers possess an insatiable curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Their work is etched into society's fabric - from steam engines to modern marvels. Sir Joseph Whitworth's legacy lives on through every machine designed by these skilled professionals. They embody his spirit of precision and meticulousness in every project they undertake. Louis Robert, a French mechanical engineer and inventor, exemplifies how this field transcends borders. Mechanical engineers unite people across nations through their shared passion for problem-solving and ingenuity. From munitions workers during World War I to students training at iron and steel companies in Rotherham decades later, female or male – gender has never limited their capabilities. These individuals break barriers while leaving an indelible mark on industries worldwide. Wilhelm von Rontgen's contributions remind us that they are not confined to one discipline alone. Their expertise spans various fields - from manufacturing to healthcare - touching countless lives along the way. As we gaze upon James Watt's engravings from different eras, we witness the evolution of this noble profession over time. The dedication passed down from generation to generation fuels its perpetual growth and adaptation. Through each image captured throughout history – be it Louis Nagel's portrait or Sir William Beechey's artwork – we glimpse into the soul of these remarkable individuals who have shaped our world with their ingenious minds and tireless efforts. Mechanical engineers continue to push boundaries beyond what was once thought possible; they are architects of progress who transform dreams into reality.