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The Patent Impulsoria, 1850. This ingenious means of applying animal power to the working of railways, so as to supersede the costly locomotive engine, has lately been invented...The new machine, whose inventor is Signor Clemente Masserano from Pignerol, Piedmont, has been brought from Italy to England, and deposited at the Nine-elms terminus of the South-Western Railway [in London]...It consists in introducing the animals into a kind of coach, called Impulsoria, by which they transmit their acting power to the leading wheels....The horses are to be worked always at their usual pace, whilst the new locomotive will be able to run at any requisite speed, even at sixty miles an hour, without ever altering the usual walking pace of the horses, which are inside the Impulsoria, as on the floor of a room, sheltered from the weather'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Patent Impulsoria, 1850: An Unusual Invention that Challenged the Railways' Status Quo This image from the 19th century depicts The Patent Impulsoria, an intriguing invention that aimed to revolutionize the railway industry. The creator of this ingenious contraption is Signor Clemente Masserano from Piedmont, Italy. The machine, which was brought to England and deposited at the Nine-elms terminus of the South-Western Railway in London, was designed to replace the costly locomotive engine with animal power. The horses, housed inside the Impulsoria, would transmit their power to the leading wheels, allowing the new locomotive to run at any desired speed without altering the usual walking pace of the horses. The animals would continue to work at their usual pace, sheltered from the weather, as if they were on the floor of a room. The Patent Impulsoria was a metaphorical and mechanical marvel that captured the imagination of the public. Its engraving in the Illustrated London News in 1850 sparked curiosity and intrigue, with many wondering if this unusual invention could truly replace the locomotive engine. Despite its wacky appearance, The Patent Impulsoria was a serious contender in the world of transportation technology. Its cogged wheels and complex mechanical design were reminiscent of the Heath Robinson-esque inventions that characterized the Victorian era. This print, with its intricate details and fascinating concept, offers a glimpse into the past and the innovative spirit that drove the scientific and technological advancements of the 19th century. The Patent Impulsoria may have been an unusual invention, but it was a testament to the limitless potential of human ingenuity.
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