However , construction of the plant ran into severe delays and the computer sat idle for some time .
Sales efforts during 1958 were successful , and the first sale was in 1958 to Babcock & Wilcox for the control of a boiler at the West Thurrock Power Station .
Construction of the plant ran into severe delays and the computer sat idle for some time .
Sales efforts during 1958 were successful , and the first sale was in 1958 to Babcock & Wilcox for the control of a boiler at the West Thurrock Power Station .