Steam Engine Collection (page 38)

Hedleys Puffing Billy, 1813
Hedleys Puffing Billy. This early steam locomotive was built in the period 1813-1814 by the British engineer William Hedley (1779-1843)

19th century steam engines
Types of marine steam engines designed for various vessels: paddle steamer (1), steam yacht (2), merchant ships (3) and (7), and for navy vessels (4 and 5) and (6)

Stephenson locomotive, 1815
Stephensons 1815 locomotive. This early steam locomotive was built in around 1815 by the British engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Giffards steam airship, 1852

Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) after a portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda. Scottish engineer & inventor, Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Solar water heater, 19th century artwork
Solar water heater. 19th century artwork of a parabolic solar water heater (upper right) powering a steam engine (centre) driving a printing press (centre left)

Engraving of Denis Papin, French inventor
Denis Papin (1647-1712), French physicist and steam engine pioneer. Papin was an assistant to both Huygens and Boyle, moving to London in 1675

Mining steam engine, 18th century artwork. This drawing shows the steam engine designed by the English inventor Thomas Savery (circa 1650-1715)

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

BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE, 1870. Built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1870

THE EXPRESS TRAIN, c1849. Lithograph, by Nathaniel Currier

LIGHTNING EXPRESS, 1864. The Lightning Express Trains Leaving the Junction. Lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

LOCOMOTIVE. The George H. Emerson, 1937. The first 4-4-4-4- type, 4 cylinder, single unit, single expansion locomotive ever built

STEAMBOAT: PILGRIM, c1883. The grand steamboat Pilgrim, the largest in the world at the time of completion. The flagship of the Fall River line

Railroad blocked by snow in the Rockies
Digging out a railroad snowed under in Colorado, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First steamboat, the Clermont, on the Hudson River
Fultons steamboat, the " Clermont, " on the Hudson River, 1807. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey Through the Steam Engine Era" Step back in time to witness the marvels of steam power that shaped an era. 🚂✨ St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c. 1887 (oil on canvas): Amidst a bustling cityscape, towering above all stands St. Paul's Cathedral as smoke billows from a magnificent steam engine below. Stephensons Rocket 1829: The birth of innovation. Marvel at George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive that revolutionized transportation forever. Old fashioned steam train locomotive: Hear the rhythmic chugging and feel the vibrations beneath your feet as you embark on a nostalgic journey aboard an old-fashioned steam train. Poster advertising the Orient Express, 1888: Embark on a luxurious adventure across Europe with this iconic poster beckoning travelers to experience opulence and grandeur aboard the legendary Orient Express powered by mighty steam engines. London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840: Step into history at one of Britain's oldest railway stations where majestic steam engines once roared to life, connecting people and places like never before. Puffing Devil locomotive artwork: Immerse yourself in artistry as you admire a captivating depiction of Richard Trevithick's pioneering "Puffing Devil, " marking its place in history as one of the first successful steam-powered vehicles. Steam engine, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Explore how these powerful machines became synonymous with industrial progress across England and throughout Europe during their golden age. Close-up of a fairground engine, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Witness firsthand how even fairgrounds embraced this revolutionary technology – behold intricate details up close as gears turn and pistons pump with mesmerizing precision. The New Great Western Railway Engine Caerphilly Castle on occasion demonstration .