William Hedley
British inventor and industrial engineer (1779-1843) · Scientists · Died at 63
William Hedley was an English industrial engineer and inventor, born in Newburn, near Newcastle upon Tyne. He was one of the leading industrial engineers of the early 19th century, and was instrumental in several major innovations in early railway development.
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While working as a 'viewer' or manager at Wylam Colliery near Newcastle upon Tyne, he built the first practical steam locomotive which relied simply on the adhesion of iron wheels on iron rails.
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1779 to 1843 · aged 63
