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George Stephenson Gives information on the method that the inventor used to avoid using cog and rack pinions in designing a locomotive engine. Page also describes his influence on Edward Pease to decide to work with steam energy. http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/stephensono.htm
George Stephenson Explains the inventor's background growing up and living near a coal mining operation and how it inspired the industrious man to create one of the first running steam engines. http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/brown/chpt7.html
Richard Trevithick the Cornish genius Gives account of Trevithick's early work in the nearby mines as an engineering consultant and his work on the first high-pressure engines. Includes diagrams. http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/trevithicko.htm
The Transport Archive Features history of Britain's early transportation system from the 18th century until present day. Topics cover canal building, railway construction and aviation developments. Includes photos and timelines. http://www.transportarchive.org.uk/

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