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Was Trevithick's unnamed steam locomotive used in conjunction with a railway system?
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Yes, Trevithick's unnamed steam locomotive was used in conjunction with a railway system. In 1804, the locomotive was used to haul a train of 10 wagons along a 15-mile stretch of track at the Penydarren Ironworks in Wales. The locomotive's performance was impressive, but the railway system was not yet developed enough to support regular passenger service.
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