George was promoted in 1812 to be enginewright at Killingworth Colliery with a salary of # 100 per year; he built his first steam locomotive, "Blucher", in 1814, and the following year was earning # 200 a year.
George was promoted in 1812. This was to be enginewright at Killingworth Colliery with a salary of # 100 per year. He built his first steam locomotive, "Blucher" and the following year was earning # 200 a year. This was in 1814.