Thomas Hackworth (1797-1877) built some of the first locomotives used on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. He was still building steam locomotives long after railways had become the dominant form of transport. He was a major contributor to the growth of the north-east towns of both Shildon and Stockton-on-Tees. In respect of Stockton, he was also responsible for establishing one of the world's leading marine engineering companies. His misfortune was that his life was eclipsed by the fame and genius of an older brother. Tom was made the scapegoat for a series of problems at Shildon. As a consequence he lost both job and home, was exploited by his business partner, and saw his young family was devastated by cholera. Despite this, he built a hundred steam locomotives, operated some of the earliest railways and produced engines that powered the first steam ships. This is his story.
| ISBN: | 9781781554647 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 2015 |
| Author: | George Smith |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: science, technology and medicine |
Thomas Hackworth (1797-1877) built some of the first locomotives used on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. He was still building steam locomotives long after railways had become the dominant form of transport. He was a major contributor to the growth of the north-east towns of both Shildon and Stockton-on-Tees. In respect of Stockton, he was also responsible for establishing one of the world's leading marine engineering companies. His misfortune was that his life was eclipsed by the fame and genius of an older brother. Tom was made the scapegoat for a series of problems at Shildon. As a consequence he lost both job and home, was exploited by his business partner, and saw his young family was devastated by cholera. Despite this, he built a hundred steam locomotives, operated some of the earliest railways and produced engines that powered the first steam ships. This is his story.
Thomas Hackworth features in the following genres: Biography: science, technology and medicine
Thomas Hackworth is available in Paperback
Thomas Hackworth was written by George Smith and published by Fonthill Media
Thomas Hackworth has 144 pages