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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 Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It was named “Lake Lock Railroad”. It primarily transported coal with horse-powered wagons. -
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.
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 in London. The success of this track gave birth to modern subways. -
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 locomotive fist was showcased in the U.S. but was introduced into regular use in 1939. -
the diesel took over for steam engines
The U.S. finished its transition from steam models to diesel-electric power.