George Stephenson - http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/stephensono.htm
Gives information on the method that the inventor used to avoid using cog and rack pinions in designing a locomotive engine. Page also describes his influence on Edward Pease to decide to work with steam energy. |
George Stephenson - http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/brown/chpt7.html
Explains the inventor's background growing up and living near a coal mining operation and how it inspired the industrious man to create one of the first running steam engines. |
Richard Trevithick the Cornish genius - http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/trevithicko.htm
Gives account of Trevithick's early work in the nearby mines as an engineering consultant and his work on the first high-pressure engines. Includes diagrams. |
The Transport Archive - http://www.transportarchive.org.uk/
Features history of Britain's early transportation system from the 18th century until present day. Topics cover canal building, railway construction and aviation developments. Includes photos and timelines. |