Steam Carriage Collection

A model steam carriage built by William Murdoch
5311843 A model steam carriage built by William Murdoch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a model steam carriage built by William Murdoch. William Murdoch (-1839) a Scottish engineer and inventor

The steam carriage designed by Mr Church
5312158 The steam carriage designed by Mr Church; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the steam carriage designed by Mr Church, which was intended to run between London and Birmingham)

Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824
5616735 Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824; (add.info.: Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824. 01/01/1824); Universal History Archive/UIG

Steam Carriage
5616732 Steam Carriage; (add.info.: Steam Carriage (improved) 1829, by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney (1793-1875) was a surgeon, chemist, lecturer, consultant, architect

Locomotive steam-carriage for common roads, 1860
1577471 Locomotive steam-carriage for common roads, 1860; (add.info.: Locomotive steam-carriage for common roads, built for the Earl of Caithness.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Locomotive Steam-carriage for common roads, built for the Earl of Caithness, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Locomotive Steam-carriage for common roads, built for the Earl of Caithness, 1860....a steam-carriage...with which his Lordship, accompanied by Lady Caithness, the Rev, W. Ross, and Mr

Gurney and his wonderful engine (litho)
976593 Gurney and his wonderful engine (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gurney and his wonderful engine)

Jamess Steam Carriage, 1810, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Jamess Steam Carriage, 1810, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Locomotion, 2nd plate, satirical cartoon, pub. Thos. McLean, London
GHL22621 Locomotion, 2nd plate, satirical cartoon, pub. Thos. McLean, London by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Ricketts Steam-Carriage for Common Roads (engraving)
2773087 Ricketts Steam-Carriage for Common Roads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ricketts Steam-Carriage for Common Roads)

A Race of Automatic Carriages (engraving)
3627901 A Race of Automatic Carriages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Race of Automatic Carriages)

Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b / w photo)
5998005 Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859)

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1099665 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Steam-Carriage to Run on Common Roads, designed by Mr Rickett, of the Castle Foundry, Buckingham (engraving)
1098549 Steam-Carriage to Run on Common Roads, designed by Mr Rickett, of the Castle Foundry, Buckingham (engraving) by English School

1868 Knight Steam carriage scale model. Creator: Unknown
1868 Knight Steam carriage scale model

Yorskhire steam wagon, 1903, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Yorskhire steam wagon, 1903, (1947). Steam-powered vehicle with a double-ended transverse boiler, made by the Yorkshire Patent Steam Wagon Co

Locomotion Plate 2nd, c1835 (1905). Artist: Seymour Del Shortshanks
Locomotion Plate 2nd, c 1835. A satirical sketch describing the perils of steam-powered transport. Engraving by Shortshanks after a drawing by Robert Seymour

The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1830. A variety of steam vehicles being driven around White Chapel Road, London, illustrating the artists predictions for the modern steam age

Thomas Ricketts steam carriage, 1860 (1956). Rickett, a Birmingham maker of agricultural implements, built a steam-powered plough in 1858

Dr Churchs London and Birmingham Steam Coach, 1833

London and Bath Steam Carriage, 1840, c1800-1840. Artist: Henry Pyall
London and nath Steam Carriage, 1840, (19th century)

The Progress of Steam. A View in Regents Park, 1831, 1828. Steam-powered coaches, horses, tricycles, including one with body like a teapot

Experiments with Fairlies steam carriage for short distances, August 1869. A steam carriage designed and built by the Scottish locomotive engineer Robert Fairlie (1831-1885)

1803 Trevithick steam carriage replica. Creator: Unknown
1803 Trevithick steam carriage replica

Steam-powered coach, 1829
Steam-powered coach, historical artwork. This coach, known as the Gurney Drag, was a horseless stage coach towed by a carriage with a boiler at the back for producing high pressure steam

Steam-powered coach, 1826
Steam-powered coach, historical artwork. This patent for a steam carriage shows a horseless stage coach with a boiler at the back for producing high pressure steam

Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
Dangers of steam carriages. 19th-century caricature lampooning the dangers of the steam carriages being developed at this time. A steam carriage at right has exploded

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"Revolutionizing Transportation: The Fascinating Journey of the Steam Carriage" From its humble beginnings in 1810 with Jamess Steam Carriage, to the satirical cartoon Locomotion, this captivating invention has left an indelible mark on history. With its creator still unknown, the steam carriage emerged as a symbol of progress and innovation. The Ricketts Steam-Carriage for Common Roads engraving showcased a groundbreaking design that aimed to conquer any terrain. Its visionary concept was further emphasized in A Race of Automatic Carriages engraving, depicting a future where these mechanical marvels would dominate roads. In 1859, the monochrome photograph of Ricketts Steam Carriage provided a glimpse into how far this technology had advanced. It became evident that steam carriages were not merely figments of imagination but tangible creations shaping society's perception of transportation. Illustrated News captured the rise and progress of pictorial journalism through an engraving showcasing a Steam-Carriage designed by Mr. Rickett himself. This depiction highlighted how media played an essential role in disseminating information about technological advancements during that era. An intriguing artifact from 1868 is the Knight Steam carriage scale model whose creator remains shrouded in mystery. This miniature representation exemplified people's fascination with steam-powered vehicles and their desire to explore new possibilities. The Yorkshire steam wagon from 1903 transported us closer to modern times while retaining elements reminiscent of earlier designs. Its unknown creator contributed to pushing boundaries even further, making significant strides towards more efficient modes of transport. Locomotion Plate 2nd by Seymour Del Shortshanks immortalized this revolutionary vehicle through artistry and creativity. The image served as both documentation and celebration, capturing society's awe at witnessing such ingenuity firsthand. "The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road" painted by Henry Thomas Alken depicted bustling streets filled with steam carriages—a testament to their integration into everyday life.