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Hetton Coal Company locomotive
Hetton Coal Company locomotive with cab addition or shelter of driver built by George Stephenson for the Hetton, Durham, 1822. Date: 1905
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Media ID 23361178
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1822 Addition Coal Driver Durham Locomotive Railways Shelter Stephenson Hetton
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.9cm (9.3" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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This photograph captures the historic Hetton Coal Company locomotive, which dates back to 1822, when it was built by the legendary inventor George Stephenson. The locomotive, which was originally designed without a cab or driver's shelter, underwent significant modifications in 1905, as evidenced in this image. George Stephenson, a pioneer in the field of railway engineering, revolutionized the transportation industry with the invention of the Blücher, the world's first successful steam locomotive, in 1825. However, the Hetton Coal Company locomotive predates the Blücher and is an important early example of Stephenson's engineering prowess. In the early days of railway development, locomotives were primarily used for hauling coal wagons from collieries to transport depots. The Hetton Coal Company, located in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, England, was one of the first companies to adopt steam-powered locomotives for this purpose. The Hetton Coal Company locomotive, with its powerful steam engine, was instrumental in the efficient transportation of coal and played a crucial role in the industrial revolution. The addition of a cab and driver's shelter in 1905 was a significant improvement to the locomotive's design. These structures provided protection for the driver from the elements and improved working conditions, making the locomotive a more practical and efficient machine. This photograph, taken in 1905, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of railway engineering and the important role that the Hetton Coal Company locomotive played in shaping the transportation industry.
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