Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by George Stephenson

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Last updated on December 22, 2024.

George Stephenson was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorians a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement. Self-help advocate Samuel Smiles particularly praised his achievements. His chosen rail gauge, sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", was the basis for the 4 feet 8+1⁄2 inches (1.435 m) standard gauge used by most of the world's railways.

English - Inventor | June 9, 1781 - August 12, 1848

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The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.

George Stephenson

I am much obliged by the favourable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.

George Stephenson

The principles upon which a safety lamp might be constructed I stated to several persons long before Sir Humphrey Davy came into this part of the country.

George Stephenson

I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway.

George Stephenson

To tell you the truth although it would put £500 in my pockets to specify my own patent rails, I cannot do so after the experience I have had.

George Stephenson

Where combination is possible, competition is impossible.

George Stephenson

I am much obliged by the favorable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.

George Stephenson

Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by George Stephenson

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