DiscoverThis Day in History ClassThe "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830
The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

Update: 2024-08-28
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On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. 

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The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

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