We mean James Watt, the great improver of the steam engine—that wonderful motor ... princely adaptation—the locomotive—it moves long trains of elegant carriages over the Alps, and the ...

The move is part of a year-long celebration of James Watt's life and work, marking the 200th anniversary of his death. Watt was renowned for his contribution to steam engine technology.

So it was for James Watt ... but notice how much steam it wasted in the process, with the cylinder needing to regularly be reheated, ultimately using up plenty of coal. Watt figured a separate ...