The Stationary Steam Engine

PART 62 – THE WELSH CONNECTION AND THE FIRST RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE

Ron Fitzgerald takes a look at the history and development of the stationary steam engine. Amongst the earliest of Trevithick's apostles was Samuel Homfray of South Wales. At Homfray's Penydarren Ironworks a forge engine was installed in 1800 by Trevithick assisted by Rees Jones, an employee who was responsible for the existing forge machinery. In early January 1804 Trevithick was probably referring to this engine when he wrote from Penydarren to Giddy saying: We have an 8 inch cylinder engine at work here … it worked exceedingly well a hammer of the same size as is now being worked here by an atmospheric engine 28 inches in diameter 5 feet stroke … the 8 inch is now moved to Swansea and is winding coals, the basket holds 6 cwt and…

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