Railroads

By Ausitn waldner

  • The first stationary steam engine was built.

    Scotsman James Watt build the first stationary steam engine.
  • First above-ground railway opened in England.

    First above-ground railway opened in England.

    First above-ground railway opened in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It was named “Lake Lock Railroad”. It primarily transported coal with horse-powered wagons.
  • First above ground railway opened.

    First above ground railway opened.

    Above ground, railway opened in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It was called "Lake Lock Railroads".
  • The famous Locomotion No.1, was made.

    The famous Locomotion No.1, was made.

    George Stephenson builds his famous Locomotion No.1, capable of pulling 90 tons of coal at 15 mph.
  • First underground railway started working.

    First underground railway started working.

    First underground railway started working in London. The success of this track gave birth to modern subways.
  • The first automatic air brake

    The first automatic air brake

    American inventor George W patented his first automatic air brake, which soon became the primary brake system in all future trains.
  • The diesel was made.

    The diesel was made.

    The diesel locomotive fist was showcased in the U.S. but was introduced into regular use in 1939.
  • the diesel took over for steam engines

    the diesel took over for steam engines

    The U.S. finished its transition from steam models to diesel-electric power.