Literary and Philosophical Institute, Newcastle, [53], [102], [280], [378].
Littleborough Tunnel, [255].
Liverpool and Manchester Railway projected, [147];
surveyed by Wm. James, [150];
the survey opposed, [151];
George Stephenson engaged, [154];
prospectus issued, [155];
deputations visit Killingworth, [151], [154]–5;
opposition of the land-owners and canal companies, [156]–7;
the bill in committee, [160];
rejected, [169];
scheme prosecuted, [170];
Messrs. Rennie appointed engineers, [171];
the bill passed, [172];
George Stephenson again engaged as engineer, [173];
construction of the line across Chat Moss, [176];
discussions as to the working power to be employed, [203];
George Stephenson advocates the Locomotive, [201];
prize of £500 for best engine, [207];
won by Stephenson’s “Rocket,” [218];
public opening of the line, [222];
results of the traffic, [228].
Locke, Mr. Joseph, C.E., [26], [175], [367].
“Locomotion” engine, No. I, Darlington, [135], [142].
Locomotive engine, invention of, [7];
Robison and Watt’s idea, Cugnot’s steam-carriage, [64];
Evans and Symington’s, [65];
Murdock’s model, [66];
Trevithick’s steam-carriage, [67];
his tram engine, [69], [74];
Blenkinsop’s engine, [72];
Chapman and Brunton’s engines, [73];
Blackett’s Wylam engine, [74];
Kenton and Coxlodge engine, [80];
Stephenson’s Killingworth locomotive, [81], [86];
Stockton and Darlington locomotives, [135];
prize at Liverpool for the best engine, [207];
won by the “Rocket,” [218];
the “Arrow,” [222];
further improvements, [226].
Locomotive manufactory, Stephenson’s, at Newcastle, [132], [193], [199], [310].
Long Benton. See Benton.
London and Birmingham Railway projected, [237];
the Stephensons appointed engineers, [238];
opposition to the Bill, Sir Astley Cooper, [239];
the Bill rejected, [240];
Bill passed, [241];
the works, [242];
Tring Cutting, [244];
Blisworth Cutting, [243];
Primrose Hill Tunnel, [244];
Kilsby Tunnel, [245];
magnitude of the works, [249].