W. G. and R. Heaton
Messrs. W. G. and R. Heaton, of Birmingham, have built several steam carriages which have operated with various degrees of success in their own neighbourhood. Their patent is dated the 5th of October, 1830.
These were 3 sons of Ralph Heaton, presumably William, George and Reuben, also in business as Heaton Brothers, possibly also with John Heaton
c1833 Formed Heaton's Steam Carriage Co but disbanded in 1834 'results of experiments not satisfactory' [1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Steam Locomotion on Common Roads by William Fletcher. Published 1891.