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    The document outlines key events in the development of steam locomotives and railroads between 1801-1869, including Richard Trevithick building the first steam locomotive in 1801, the first commercial steam locomotive in 1812, the first common carrier railroad service in the US in 1827, important locomotive developments like the "Rocket" in 1829 and the addition of bells, lights, and cowcatchers in 1831, and the opening of the first transcontinental railroad in the US in 1869.

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    The document outlines key events in the development of steam locomotives and railroads between 1801-1869, including Richard Trevithick building the first steam locomotive in 1801, the first commercial steam locomotive in 1812, the first common carrier railroad service in the US in 1827, important locomotive developments like the "Rocket" in 1829 and the addition of bells, lights, and cowcatchers in 1831, and the opening of the first transcontinental railroad in the US in 1869.

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    1804 - Oliver Evan's First Steam Boat 1807-First Railroad Service With Horses

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    1804 Oliver Evans first steam boat

    1807First railroad service with horses/ steam engines in 1807

    1801 Richard Trevithicks first locomotive for roads

    1812 first commercially successful narrow-gauge steam locomotive

    1827Switchback gravityFirst common carriage railroad service in the USA 1825 locomotive with steam engine, boiler, and 6 wheels: pulled a lot of weight and without horses

    1829the Rocket, or the fastest locomotive of the time

    1831 The South Carolina was the first eight-wheeled engine.

    1831John bull - first locomotive fitted with a bell, headlight and cowcatcher

    1832The American No.1 went at a fast speed of 60 miles per hour

    Later 1800sthe other major railroads were built, like the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe.

    1869 The first Transcontinental Railroad opens for use

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