Essay by John Dixon, "Observations on Locomotive Engines and Their Performances on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway," 1833

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THF213694 / Essay by John Dixon, "Observations on Locomotive Engines and Their Performances on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway," 1833
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Artifact Overview

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, connecting its namesake cities in the United Kingdom, opened in 1830. It was the first railroad operated exclusively with steam locomotives. In this essay, civil engineer John Dixon reported on the speed and fuel consumption of those locomotives. Dixon concluded that larger engines, though slower and heavier, were most profitable for hauling freight.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Essay

Date Made

September 1833

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Personal Documents Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2007.0.13.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Handwriting

Dimensions

Height: 13.25 in
Width: 8.25 in

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