because he invented the first working steam locomotive
Richard Trevithick's invention is considered the first tramway locomotive, however, it was a road locomotive, designed for a road and not for a railroad. However, Trevithick's accomplishments were many and the inventor did not fully recieve the credit he was due during his lifetime.
The first steam train, a prototype steam road locomotive, was built in 1784 by the Scotish inventor, William Murdoch. American steamboat pioneer John Hitch, designed and built an early working model of a steam rail locomotive sometime during the 1780s or '90s. The first full scale working railway steam locomotive was built by British inventor Richard Trevithik. The first rail journey took place on 21 February 1804 at the Penydarren ironworks, near Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales.
George Stephenson invented the first locomotive.
Many inventors contributed to early steam locomotion, but Richard Trevithick's engine of 1804 was the first to combine the power and mobility to haul heavy loads. Steam traction was later greatly improved and popularised by George Stephenson.
George Stephenson
George Stephenson (British inventor)
Richard Trevithick
An inventor might name a locomotive The Rocket to indicate it goes fast. Or perhaps they are saying that if you ride it, it is a big deal, like taking a rocket to space.
Shay
Shay
The steam road Locomotive was invented by Richard Trevithick, but the first steam RAILWAY Locomotive was invented by George Stephenson. A Scottish inventor called William Murdoch, made the first Locomotive Prototype. Hope this helps!
Peter cooper
The first attempts were made in Great Britain; the earliest steam rail locomotive was built in 1804 by Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian.
because he invented the first working steam locomotive
Peter Cooper
George Stephenson is considered to be the inventor of the first steam locomotive engine for railways.