Author Topic: In Memory of the Genius Richard Trevithick (13 April 1771 – 22 April 1833) (Read 743 times)

Maxwell · « **on:** April 10, 2020, 02:31:02 pm »

A couple of Photos of my Trevithick locomotive, and links to videos that explains how the loco works that you may like; enjoy

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=rul0iazn3d8&feature=emb_logo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=cuvybfnuZd8&feature=emb_logo

Stoker · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2020, 03:04:37 pm »

Very NICE Mike .... enjoyed the first video immensely, and even though I failed at fully understanding the second one, I did get the basics.

Hero · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2020, 11:30:13 am »

Great!

And here's the real thing:

Maxwell · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2020, 12:07:51 pm »

The rivalry between James Watt & Trevithick about high pressure vs. low pressure steam always remind me of the same rivalry between Nikola Tesla & Thomas Edison about AC vs. DC current. The two successful businessmen Edison & Watt won the battle during their lifetimes, and the two financial losers Tesla & Trevithik ended up winning the respect of the world forever; not to undermine all the other great innovations Edison & Watt did during their lives.

Billy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2020, 06:57:16 am »

Very intersting. I leaned something new which is good! Thanks for sharing!

Billy

txlabman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2020, 04:28:47 pm »

Really cool Mike.

Who built your model and when?

AirSpyder · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2020, 04:57:42 pm »

Very neat, but sooo many places to pinch something

Tony Bird · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2020, 02:38:27 am »

Hi,

I remember seeing the full size replica when it was in the Industrial Museum here in Cardiff. When the museum closed it was moved to Swansea about 50 miles away. The original first work in Merthyr Tydfil about 25 miles north of Cardiff. There have been several replicas made including the road version. I found this

Take care stay safe.

Tony.

Vpro · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2020, 07:20:12 am »

I knew I had seen a full size somewhere! On a visit to Swansea several years ago, it was an Athletics trip with our daughter. She was a good high jumper in her younger days. We had a look around the area. Another thing I remember about the weekend trip was the sea/quayside being thick with small jelly fish. A bit random I know! 😁

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