Trevithick's High Pressure Steam Engine and Boiler, c. 1806

Trevithick's High Pressure Steam Engine and Boiler, c. 1806

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Trevithick high pressure stationary engine built by "Hazledine & Co., Bridgnorth", no. 14, c. 1806, with timber staging

Trevithick high pressure stationary engine, three horsepower, c. 1805. In 1802 Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian obtained a patent for high-pressure, non-condensing engines. Trevithick went on to develop this particular engine three years afterwards, which used steam pressures of approximately 50 pounds per square inch. It was built by Hazledine & Co of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, who had a reputation for high-quality work. Previously, all steam engines were low pressure machines with a small power output in relation to their size. High pressure engines were more compact than their predecessors, making the application of steam in the form of railway locomotives practicable.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1926-110
Materials:
cast iron, wrought iron and complete
type:
engines, steam engines and high pressure engines
credit:
British Railways Board Records Office; London, Midland & Scottish Railway

Parts

Washers from trevithick engine

Washers from trevithick engine

Label with object reads 'washers from trevithick engine' and 'taken off when cables fitted December 1981'

Object Number:
1926-110/3
type:
washers