William Hedley

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    "William Hedley (July 13, 1779 – January 9, 1843), a colliery viewer and lessee, was one of the leading industrial engineers of the early 19th century, and was instrumental in several major innovations in early railway development. While working as a 'viewer' or manager at the Wylam Colliery near Newcastle upon Tyne, he built the first practical steam locomotive which relied simply on the adhesion of steel wheels on steel rails. He was born in Newburn, near Newcastle upon Tyne in 1773. Before Hedley's time, such locomotives were far too heavy for the track that was then available. While most lines used cable haulage with stationary engines, various other schemes had been tried....."
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    Grace's Guide: British Industrial History
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    Link: http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/William_Hedley
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 8 years, 10 months ago
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