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Birth of George Stephenson
George was born in Wylam, England and was the second child of Robert and Mabel. -
Early childhood
George was fascinated by the machines that ran along the wagon way next to his house. -
Early life
George bagan to work at black callerton as a brakesman. -
Stephenson's BIG break
The pumping engine at High Pit, Killingworh was not working as planned and George decided to fix it. He was successful and he was then promoted to engineweight for the Collieries at Killingworth. He was responsible for maintaing all engines and making sure they work.Then he soon was an expert in Steam-driven machinery Stephenson had said "I put up with every rebuff, and went on with my plans, determined not to be put down". -
Locomotive #1
His locomotive called the Blutcher, was running and able to pull 30 tons of coal at four miles/hr -
invention of the saftey lamp
George invented a saftey lamp for the use in coal-mines. He invented this because he risked his life repeatedly before. -
16 more locomotives
At this point Stephenson built 16 more locomotive at Killingworth mine. People were so impressed, George was asked to build railroad. -
first tracks were laid down
George Stephenson eventually started his life. He began to be fascinated by steam engines. The first trackers were laid down. -
The Locomotion
Stephenson operated his new engine, named Locomotion, along a 9 mile railroad in just less than 2 hrs -
The Contest
The directors of the railway had a contest to find the best locomotive for the rails. Ten people entered and 5 competed and Stephenson won 1 year later. -
THE ROCKET! was created
He developed the rocket, the first steam-powered locomotive. The rocket could travel 36 miles per hour. Now mine carts would not have to be pulled by donkey or workers. -
The rocket (website)
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The success of his life
George Built a mansion, named the Tapton house. He also invested in coal mines and ironworks. Stephensons dual success at engineering and business was an early example of how the industrial revolution changed the prospects for bright younge people of modest beginnings. -
Death to George
Stephenson died at Tapton House
