George Stephenson : Father of the Railways
by
Liam McLean
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
British History Makers
ISBN-10
1842347772
ISBN-13
9781842347775
Publisher
Zero to Ten
Imprint
Cherrytree Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 23rd, 2026
Print length
32 Pages
Weight
60 grams
Dimensions
19.60 x 13.00 x 0.50 cms
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George Stephenson (9 June 1781 - 12 August 1848) was an English civil and mechanical engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the 'Father of Railways', Stephenson was considered by the Victorians as a great example of diligent application and having a thirst for improvement.
George Stephenson (9 June 1781 – 12 August 1848) was an English civil and mechanical engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the Father of Railways, Stephenson was considered by the Victorians as a great example of diligent application and having a thirst for improvement.His chosen rail gauge, sometimes called ‘Stephenson gauge’, was the basis for the 4-foot-8+1/2- inch (1.435 m) the standard used by most of the world''s railways. Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century. Built by George and his son Robert, the Locomotion Number 1’ was the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line, the Stockton & Darlington, in late September 1825.George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use locomotives - the Liverpool and Manchester Railway that opened in 1830.
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