I need any information on the steam train which was invented in the ninetennth century. During the industrial revolution. 10 points for the best answer! :D Thanks .x
2007-02-27 04:15:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Rather than give a long answer it's probably best if you check these sites all about the history of the steam train...
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blrailroad.htm
http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/England-History/SteamTrains.htm
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/morgue/listings/1997_Apr_11.2NDSID11.html
2007-02-27 04:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The steam locomotive (not 'train') was invented in 19th century England, primarily in the coalfields of the north-east. The man credited with the invention is George Stephenson, although in reality he was only one of a number of individuals working on the idea at the time. However, his locomotive, 'Rocket', won the Rainhill Trials designed to find the best type of locomotive to pull the trains on the newly constructed Liverpool and Manchester Railway. You must now do more research of your own - there is much material available to you by a simple search.
2007-02-27 13:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you do not want info on a steam engine? The Watt engine was invented and has been credited as being a major factor in the industrial revolution.
2007-02-27 12:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mark G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to:
"www.longwood.edu/history/teacherprep/industrial/industrialrevolution.htm"
Lots of info there.
2007-02-27 12:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to start here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Trevithick
then move on to George Stevenson.
2007-02-27 12:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by john b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋