Britain was the main force in the invention and development of the steam engine and steam locomotives.
The first steam locomotive to run in America, was imported from Britain, called the Stourbridge Lion.
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The first attempts were made in Great Britain; the earliest steam rail locomotive was built in 1804 by Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian.
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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!
Trevithick, a british engineer built the first steam locomotive in 1804
TIMOTHY MURPHY WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER AT UNION STATION IN WASHINGTON DC