Richard Trevithick Collection

Trevithicks Railway
Richard Trevithicks London Railway and Locomotive at Euston Square, run as an entertainment before the potential of his new high pressure steam engine became fully realised

Puffing Devil locomotive, artwork
Puffing Devil locomotive. Diagrams and text explaining Richard Trevithicks (1771-1833) Puffing Devil steam locomotive. This full-size locomotive, which was built in 1801

Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine
5308291 Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine)

Richard Trevithick's Catch-Me-Who-Can Locomotive of 1808
5310312 Richard Trevithick's Catch-Me-Who-Can Locomotive of 1808; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's Catch-Me-Who-Can Locomotive of 1808)

Richard Trevithick
3586049 Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Richard Trevithick
863538 Portrait of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) English engineer and inventor, born near Redruth, Cornwall

Richard Trevithick
3586051 Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Richard Trevithick's locomotive
5308292 Richard Trevithick's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line)

The childhood home of Richard Trevithick
3586052 The childhood home of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the childhood home of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer

Richard Trevithick's locomotive
5308293 Richard Trevithick's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line)

Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive
5616737 Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive; (add.info.: Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive, London, 1803. 01/01/1803); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The childhood home of Richard Trevithick
3586050 The childhood home of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the childhood home of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer

Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804
5312021 Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Pen-y-darran tramroad)

Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive, 19th century (engraving)
5616736 Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive, 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Richard Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive)

Plate rail from the Pen-y-darren Tramway, c. 1802 (cast iron)
3598185 Plate rail from the Pen-y-darren Tramway, c.1802 (cast iron) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Portrait of Richard Trevithick (engraving)
5990046 Portrait of Richard Trevithick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick)

Sketch of Miner in Drift (engraving)
5990031 Sketch of Miner in Drift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of Miner in Drift)

Carn Brea Castle (engraving)
5990039 Carn Brea Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carn Brea Castle. Illustration for Life of Richard Trevithick by Francis Trevithick (Spon)

Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate (litho)
976602 Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate)

Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving)
5990054 Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746)

Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving)
5990049 Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746)

General View of Reform Column (engraving)
5990025 General View of Reform Column (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Reform Column)

Dalcoath Mine (engraving)
5990044 Dalcoath Mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalcoath Mine. Illustration for Life of Richard Trevithick by Francis Trevithick (Spon)

Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, improved and re-erected by Richard Trevithick, Sen, at Bullan Garden, Dolcoath
5990043 Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, improved and re-erected by Richard Trevithick, Sen, at Bullan Garden, Dolcoath, in 1775 (engraving) by English School

Mule Track from Lima to Cerro de Pasco (engraving)
5990040 Mule Track from Lima to Cerro de Pasco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mule Track from Lima to Cerro de Pasco)

Trevithicks Steam Spade-tormentor, 1813 (engraving)
5990035 Trevithicks Steam Spade-tormentor, 1813 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trevithicks Steam Spade-tormentor, 1813)

Dredging Machine, 1803 (engraving)
5990038 Dredging Machine, 1803 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dredging Machine, 1803)

Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Portrait of English engineer and inventor Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) who designed the first locomotive to run on rails

The Puffing Devil, a full-size steam powered road locomotive, from Les Merveilles de la Science
3588299 The Puffing Devil, a full-size steam powered road locomotive, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Puffing Devil)

The first passenger-carrying common road locomotive, Camborne, 1801, 1801. Private Collection

Richard Trevithick, English engineer and inventor, 1816. Artist: John Linnell
Richard Trevithick, English engineer and inventor, 1816. The painting shows him seated before a window, pointing to a view of mountains

Trevithick Locomotive of 1804
Engraving shows incomplete drawing of Cornish inventor and engineer Richard Trevithick steam locomotive with which he successfully hauled 25 tons of cargo and 36 passengers at Pen y Darren, Wales

Engraving depicting Richard Trevithicks locomotive
Engraving depicting Richard Trevithicks steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line. Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer from Cornwall, England

Engraving depicting Richard Trevithicks high pressure tram engine, built in the blacksmiths shop of Penydarren iron works in 1803

Richard Trevithicks Common Road Passenger Locomotive, London, 1803

Richard Trevithick, British engineer
Richard Trevithick (1771-1833), British engineer and father of locomotive power. As a child, Trevithick showed little academic ability

Richard Trevithick plaque. Plaque commemorating the birthplace of the British engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833). Trevithick designed and built the first load-bearing

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Richard Trevithick was a pioneering engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of steam-powered locomotives in the 19th century. His innovative designs revolutionized transportation and laid the foundation for modern railways. One of his notable creations was the Puffing Devil locomotive, which became one of the first successful steam-powered vehicles. This remarkable invention paved the way for Trevithick's Railway, a groundbreaking mode of transport that would change the world forever. Trevithick's Common Road Passenger Locomotive, depicted in an enchanting engraving from the 19th century, showcases his vision for efficient and accessible travel. The Plate rail from Pen-y-darren Tramway is another testament to his engineering prowess - a cast iron marvel that enabled smooth movement along tracks. The High Pressure Tram Engine designed by Trevithick demonstrates his commitment to pushing boundaries and achieving greater efficiency in steam power. A lithograph captures this impressive creation in all its glory. A portrait engraving immortalizes Richard Trevithick himself - a man whose genius knew no bounds. Another engraving depicts a sketch of a miner working tirelessly underground, highlighting Trevithick's deep understanding of mining operations and machinery. Carn Brea Castle stands tall in an engraving as a symbol of Cornwall's rich industrial heritage - an area where Captain Dick left an indelible mark with his inventions. In yet another lithograph titled "Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate, " we witness how he captivated people with his revolutionary ideas wherever he went. Engravings showcasing stamping and washing tin ore at Pool Mine provide insight into Cornwall's mining industry during Richard Trevithick's time. These engravings also depict Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, illustrating how earlier technologies influenced Trevithick's own innovations. Finally, a captivating engraving captures a general view of Reform Column.