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1804

222 years ago

InnovationUnited Kingdom

The first self-propelling steam locomotive makes its outing at the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Wales

Wales

The first self-propelling steam locomotive makes its outing at the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Wales.

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