'Trevithick's Steamer' by Richard Trevithick
Object No. 92/21-1
Drawing (1 of 7), 'Catch Me Who Can' locomotive, paper / pencil / ink, by Richard Trevithick, Cornwall, England, 1808-1810
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Summary
Physical Description
A pencil sketch of Richard Trevithick's railway locomotive 'Catch Me Who Can'. The drawing shows a side view of the steam locomotive engine which has a barrel like body supported on spoked wheels. In the drawing smoke can be seen exiting the chimney at the front of the engine.
DIMENSIONS
Height
260 mm
Width
203 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The locomotive pictured was designed by Richard Trevithick a Cornish engineer in 1808.
HISTORY
Notes
Richard Trevithick's railway locomotive 'Catch Me Who Can' was developed in 1808 and was run on a circular track in Euston Square, London. This drawing appears to have been copied from the illustration printed on the tickets, which were issued for rides on the locomotive in 1808.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
2 January 1992
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