Report to the Directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway

Originally published in 1829, this landmark study was commissioned by the directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway to assess the comparative advantages and disadvantages of steam locomotives and stationary engines for powering trains. Written by two of the leading engineers of the day, this report offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of railway technology and management, and remains an important work of historical scholarship. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.