Who made the first locomotive in the U.S.?

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Patrick H.
Jul 25, 2016

Peter Cooper created the first locomotive, Tom Thumb.

Explanation:

Tom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive. The train was built not to carry people or cargo, but to convince the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) to use steam engines. It is most remembered for an impromptu race between it and a horse-drawn carriage. Despite losing the race due to a mechanical failure, Peter successfully convinced the railroad to commit to steam locomotion.

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