What famous locomotive made its first trip in 1830?

On August 28, 1830, Peter Cooper's locomotive carried the B&O directors in a passenger car to Ellicott's Mills. To the amazement of the passengers, the locomotive traveled at an impressive speed of 10-14 miles per hour. The locomotive was later given the name “Tom Thumb” because of its small size and weight.



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