| George Stephenson | |
| Fictional Character | |
| A Different Flesh POD: C. 2.5-1.3 million years ago; Relevant POD: c. 1492 | |
| Appearance(s): | "The Iron Elephant" |
| Type of Appearance: | Direct |
| Species: | Human |
| Nationality: | Federated Commonwealths of America |
| Date of Birth: | Mid 18th century |
| Occupation: | Station-master, Hotelier |
George Stephenson was the station-master for the town of Springfield, Federated Commonwealths of America. In 1782, inventor Richard Trevithick came to Springfield with his prototype Iron Elephant steam-engine. Stephenson was so impressed that he neglected to have his crew ready to unload the passengers and baggage from a newly arrived train. The train's driver, Prem Chand, was angered by Stephenson's negligence. When he found the station-master, Stephenson briefly apologized, and the immediately introduced Prem Chand to Trevithick. Stephenson's enthusiasm helped goad Prem Chand into challenging Trevithick to a race between his hairy elephants and Trevithick's Iron Elephant.
Stephenson was also Springfield's largest hotelier.
Literary comment[]
This character appears to be named after an English railroad engine designer who lived 1781-1848 in OTL. The presence of the Trevithick character, also named after an OTL railroad figure of a later era, supports this hypothesis.
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