Funded by Samuel Homfray, Richard Trevithick designed and build a machine that ran on wheels similar to horse buggies. On February 22, 1804 Trevithick won a bet of several thousand pounds for his machine that could carry large amounts of weight. By running on tracks from place to place carrying large loads, the locomotive quickly became a major transportation method for many. It worked to move large quantities of goods from place to place, and eventually also people. It was a cheep and efficient way to transport.
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