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Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card)
7426826 Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card); 15x20 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: View of 0-4-0 tender steam locomotive Puffing Billy with driver and fireman. Re-constructed at Wylam Colliery by Mr. Jonathon Forster. Colliery Engineer. 1813 The engine had a cast iron boiler, one cylinder and a fly wheel, but owing to the boiler exploding, the engine was re-constructed.
Wylam is situated close to the north bank of the Tyne, in the parish of Ovingham, and about 9 miles west-by-north from Newcastle. John Blackett (1712-1779) established coal mining and Wylam Colliery in the township in the mid-18th century The Blackett family were keenly involved in the development of steam power for the improvement of coal transportation;the waggonway connecting the colliery to the River Tyne at Lemington was built in 1748 and the colliery continued to flourish until about 1870. Puffing Billy was built 1813 and remained in service at the colliery until 1862, when it was lent to the Patent Office Museum in South Kensington, which became the Science Museum. It is the oldest surviving locomotive in the world.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This print of Puffing Billy, taken in 1862 and mounted on card, offers a glimpse into the early days of steam locomotives. The image showcases the 0-4-0 tender steam locomotive with its driver and fireman, providing a snapshot of industrial innovation in action.
Originally constructed at Wylam Colliery by Mr. Jonathon Forster in 1813, Puffing Billy was a pioneering engine with a cast iron boiler, one cylinder, and a flywheel. Despite facing challenges such as boiler explosions over the years, this resilient locomotive remained in service until 1862 when it was lent to the Patent Office Museum (now known as the Science Museum) in South Kensington.
Wylam Colliery's significant role in coal mining and steam power development is highlighted through this historic photograph. Situated near the River Tyne in Ovingham parish, Wylam became synonymous with coal transportation advancements thanks to figures like John Blackett who established the colliery in the mid-18th century.
Today, Puffing Billy stands as a testament to industrial progress and ingenuity as the oldest surviving locomotive worldwide. This print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of our rich technological heritage that continues to inspire generations around the globe.
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