Penydarren locomotive

The Penydarren Locomotive, built in 1804 by Richard Trevithick, is significant in railway history as one of the first full-scale working locomotives. It was designed to haul iron from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon in Wales. The locomotive was steam-powered and utilized high-pressure steam to drive its wheels. Although its operational life was short, the Penydarren Locomotive paved the way for future developments in rail transport, demonstrating the viability of steam locomotion and influencing subsequent designs. Its innovation marked a crucial step in the Industrial Revolution, revolutionizing how goods and people would be transported.