George Stephenson (British inventor)
Richard Trevithick
George Stephenson
The earliest steam locomotive was built in 1804 by Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivan.
An inventor might name a locomotive The Rocket to indicate it goes fast. Or perhaps they are saying that if you ride it, it is a big deal, like taking a rocket to space.
Shay
Shay
The steam road Locomotive was invented by Richard Trevithick, but the first steam RAILWAY Locomotive was invented by George Stephenson. A Scottish inventor called William Murdoch, made the first Locomotive Prototype. Hope this helps!
Peter cooper
The first attempts were made in Great Britain; the earliest steam rail locomotive was built in 1804 by Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian.
George Stephenson
because he invented the first working steam locomotive
Peter Cooper