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Class 860 steam locomotive by Richard Francis Trevithick
Class 860 steam locomotive by Richard Francis Trevithick. The first locomotive built in Japan, side view. Stamped versos Ichida, Kobe. Date: 1893
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1893 Francis Kobe Locomotive Railways Stamped Trevithick Verso
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This photograph showcases the Class 860 steam locomotive, the first locomotive ever built in Japan, designed by the renowned British engineer Richard Francis Trevithick. The image, taken from the side, reveals the intricate details of the engine's impressive design. Richard Francis Trevithick (1771-1833) was a pioneering figure in the field of steam power, having built the first steam locomotive to successfully pull a loaded wagon on rails in 1804. His influence extended beyond Britain's shores, as this Japanese adaptation of his design demonstrates. The Class 860 locomotive was built in 1893 for the Imperial Railways of Japan, which aimed to modernize their transportation infrastructure. The engine, stamped with the manufacturer's mark "Ichida, Kobe," showcases the fusion of Western engineering knowledge with Japanese craftsmanship. The side view of the locomotive reveals its powerful cylinders, boiler, and smokebox, all essential components of a steam engine. The intricate details of the engine's design are on full display, from the rivets securing the metal plates to the delicate piping and valves. This photograph is a testament to the global reach of steam power technology in the late 19th century and the ingenuity of engineers like Trevithick, whose innovations continued to shape the world long after his time.
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