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Richard Trevithick: Giant of Steam

Richard Trevithick Richard Trevithick's 'Cornish engine' was the world's first self-propelled steam vehicle. His 'Penydarren engine' was the world's first railway engine. Full description

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (408)

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