"Puffing Billy" Print: Engraving of 19th Century Steam Locomotive

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Framed Print of William Hedley, "Puffing Billy", 19th Century

William Hedley (July 13, 1779 - January 9, 1843) was an English industrial engineer. Puffing Billy is an early railway steam locomotive, constructed in 1813-14 by Hedley, enginewright Jonathan Forster and blacksmith Timothy Hackworth. It is the world's oldest surviving steam locomotive. Puffing Billy was the first commercial adhesion steam locomotive, employed to haul coal chaldron wagons from the mine at Wylam to the docks at Lemington-on-Tyne. Puffing Billy incorporated a number of novel features, patented by Hedley, which were to prove important to the development of locomotives. It had two vertical cylinders on either side of the boiler, and partly enclosed by it, and drove a single crankshaft beneath the frames, from which gears drove and also coupled the wheels allowing better traction. Puffing Billy remained in service until 1862 and was an important influence on George Stephenson. © New York Public Library / Science Source

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Bring a touch of history into your home with our framed prints. This image of "William Hedley, 'Puffing Billy', 19th Century" by New York Public Library/ScienceSource is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of English industrial engineer William Hedley. His groundbreaking work on steam engines paved the way for innovation and progress in industries around the world. Our framed print makes a thoughtful addition to any room, serving as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity and creativity.

Timeless innovation captured in a moment. A black and white print of "Puffing Billy", the world's oldest surviving steam locomotive, built by William Hedley in 1813-14.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 14.5cm (8" x 5.7")

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