Which english inventor was known as the “father of the railroad”? a. james watt b. john stevens c. francis egerton d. george stephenson

John Stevens is considered to be the father of American railroads.

The English inventor that was know as Father of the Railroad is B. John Stevens. John Stevens is considered to be the father of American railroads. In 1826 Stevens demonstrated the feasibility of steam locomotion on a circular experimental track constructed on his estate in Hoboken, New Jersey, three years before George Stephenson perfected a practical steam locomotive in England.