How Invention Happens: Elijah McCoy

This two-minute video highlights the contributions of Black inventor Elijah McCoy to American railroad transportation. In 1872, McCoy patented a device to lubricate moving parts of train engines, allowing trains to run faster and more efficiently. It is thought the expression "the Real McCoy" referenced his designs. He is one of many diverse inventors featured in Hagley Museum's Nation of Inventors exhibition opening in Summer 2022.

[@Karen-er2wu]

Noted… FYI… that at the age of 15, Elijah went to Scotland to receive his apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. He returned home to Michigan after becoming certified as a mechanical engineer, after The Civil War.

[@koeingsegg]

Great video only one I have seen with an animation.

[@vanessavalencia5472]

TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN!!!!!!!!!

[@michellemartin3401]

He was a Genius Mr.Mccoy was the real McCoy.

[@AfricanNewsConduit]

no genuis...when black people are clever white epople try to claim unfair advantage... he was just an engineer.. there are many clever people

[@TherealElijhawatkins]

11:25

[@andreaweiss9256]

Hy train