jan 1, 1764 - The Improvement of the Steam Train by James Watt

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(the date listed is the date on which Watt received a steam engine where he first started thinking of designs fir an improved steam engine) James Watt's improvement of the steam engine is significant because his new version of the steam engine was more cost-effective and more efficient. His design was part of the industrial revolution and was a big hit in the 18th century. His steam engine was adopted by many industries and was used in new fields of work such as working in cotton mills operating the rotary machine. His engine was in high demand and has influenced the way steam engines are built today.