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The story of Richard Threvithick

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He borned on the 13th of April in 1771, in Tregajorran(United Kingdom).He died on the 22nd of April of 1833 with 62 years, in Dartford UK. He died because of pneumonia Parents: Ann teague, and Richard Trevithick. Sons and daughters: Francis Trevithick, Elizabeth Banfield, and Anne Ellis.

sTORY OF RICHARD THREVITHICK

• Locomotive: generate energy and pull wagons.
• Wagon: compartment that is pulled by the locomotive.
• Wheels: pieces that make the movement of the wagon.
• Chimney: where the steam comes out.
• Burner: heats all the water to create steam.
• Bell: alarm signal and orders the immediate stop of any moving train.
• Whistle: security element that apart from preventing accidents is also used as a communication system between personnel.
• Cabin: where the train operator sits.
• Tender: special wagon towed by a steam locomotive containing the water and fuel used by it.
• Van: last wagon.

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