George Stephenson
George Stephenson
George Stephensonwas an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer who built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use steam locomotives, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway which opened in 1830. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", the Victorians considered him a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement, with self-help advocate Samuel Smiles particularly praising his achievements. His rail gauge of 4 feet 8 1⁄2 inches, sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", is the standard gauge by name and by...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionEngineer
Date of Birth9 June 1781
George Stephenson quotes about
I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway.
I am much obliged by the favourable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.