Wer heute #Zug fährt, wird kaum einen Gedanken an Richard #Trevithick verschwenden.

Der Engländer entwickelte eine #Dampfmaschine die mit hohem Druck arbeitete und gleichzeitig auf einen Wagen passte.
Anders als Nicholas Cugnot verband Trevithick später die Maschine mit einem auf Schienen fahrendem Gestell und am 13.2.1804 kam es zur Jungfernfahrt.

Mit dem Bau der Strecke Stockton/Darlington wird von #Stephenson 1825 erstmals eine #Dampflok zur Personenbeförderung genutzt.

#kalenderblatt

In the history of steam locomotion, Richard Trevithick holds a central position.

The journey of his locomotive in February 1804 is the first documented use of a railway steam engine.

See our 'Classic Review': ‘Life of Richard Trevithick with an Account of His Inventions’ by Francis Trevithick

https://booksontheline.com/?p=2069

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This is a fascinating mix of documents and interview reports on Richard Trevithick, held together by commentary and analysis from his son Francis.

A rare glimpse into the life and times of a true engineering visionary by one of those closest to him

Our ‘classic review’: ‘Life of Richard Trevithick with an Account of His Inventions’ by Francis Trevithick (free to download)

https://booksontheline.com/?p=2069

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June 3rd already! 😲 Two books reviewed in May dealing with characters and events in South Wales railway history separated by 150 years!

Richard Trevithick and Dr. Beeching!

‘Life of Richard Trevithick with an Account of His Inventions’ by his son Francis Trevithick

https://booksontheline.com/?p=2069

‘The Beeching Legacy, Volume 3: South and Central Wales and The Marches’ by Philip Horton

https://booksontheline.com/?p=2090

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Published back in 1872, an extraordinary account of the life of Richard Trevithick by his son Francis Trevithick!

This Biography comprises documentary evidence, letters, analysis and commentary. An engineering visionary in a challenging world!

Slightly delayed, our latest Classic Review is online now (text or audio): ‘Life of Richard Trevithick with an Account of His Inventions’ by Francis Trevithick

https://booksontheline.com/?p=2069

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