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Steam locomotives were first developed in the United Kingdom during the early 19th century and used for railway transport until the middle of the 20th century.
The cylinder is the power-producing element of the steam engine powering a steam locomotive. The cylinder is made pressure-tight with end covers and a piston; a valve distributes the steam to the ends of the cylinder. Cylinders were cast in iron and later made of steel.