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History of the Locomotive - Episode 317

Unprofessional Engineering

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Richard Trevithik, the Father of the Steam Engine

James Watt was one of the leaders in the clubhouse there. He essentially, I'll say mastered the steam engine. Richard Trevithik is credited with taking the first high pressure steam engine and combining it onto a vehicle.

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