49. First Steam Engine
America’s first steam engine locomotive designed to carry passengers lost in a race to a horse-drawn train in 1830. If you enjoyed this engine fact or know someone who would, be sure to share it. Coming up next are more awesome engine facts. We saved the best for last so be sure to stick around until the end. Quote of the day: “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.” – Albert Einstein”