![Engraving of a Newcomen steam-engine, c. 1747. Historical artwork of the steam engine patented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) in 1705. The Newcomen atmospheric engine was the first to have a 'walking beam' Engraving of a Newcomen steam-engine, c. 1747. Historical artwork of the steam engine patented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) in 1705. The Newcomen atmospheric engine was the first to have a 'walking beam'](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/80448abc5354422a918bc70d8469a4b4/mr77rp.jpg)
Engraving of a Newcomen steam-engine, c. 1747. Historical artwork of the steam engine patented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) in 1705. The Newcomen atmospheric engine was the first to have a 'walking beam'
![The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work. The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work.](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/bd67070038934bfc99bfe9478d885ea7/2be10ba.jpg)
The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work.
![Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MR3WY4/engraving-depicting-a-newcomen-steam-engine-thomas-newcomen-1664-1729-an-english-inventor-who-created-the-first-practical-steam-engine-in-1712-the-newcomen-atmospheric-engine-dated-18th-century-MR3WY4.jpg)
Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy
![1 janv. 1712 - Thomas Newcomen y Thomas Savery construyeron la primera máquina de vapor atmosférica (La bande de temps) 1 janv. 1712 - Thomas Newcomen y Thomas Savery construyeron la primera máquina de vapor atmosférica (La bande de temps)](https://time.graphics/uploadedFiles/500/90/80/90800077aba30d3b75d9b4e0d46a7a4f.jpg)