Stourbridge Lion Locomotive - Side View

by John Swatsley

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Stourbridge Lion Locomotive - Side View

Artist

John Swatsley

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Painting - Watercolor On Cold Press Illustration Board

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The first test drive of the first operational locomotive in America was an exciting occasion. The year was 1829, and the locomotive was named the "Stourbridge Lion." The Lion was commissioned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. A civil engineer named Horatio Allen was chosen to design the craft. He was also assigned the practical task of having the locomotive built. At the time, England was the only place in the world with a locomotive in daily use, so Allen went thereto see his design realized. The debate over boiler types was still going on. Thus, he decided to have two engines designed with small riveted flues, and one , the Lion, sporting the multi-tubular boiler he preferred. Only the Lion ever make it to the designated railway. On August 9, 1829, it was ready for testing, and Allen himself was there to run it. The "Stourbridge Lion" thus, took the honor of being the first operational locomotive ever used in the United States.

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September 21st, 2022

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