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Horse Powered Train – 1850

I am guessing this locomotive operated with about four horsepower…
1850:The Impulsoria

“The Impulsoria was a locomotive constructed in 1850 that was powered by horses on a treadmill following a design by Clemente Masserano. The locomotive undertook trials in London in 1850 and was exhibited at The Great Exhibition in 1851.”

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