Summary
Scale model of the steam locomotive 'Rocket' designed and built by George and Robert Stephenson in 1829. This model was built at the scale: 1:48.
The original 'Rocket' was built to compete in Rainhill locomotive trials organised by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway Company in1829. It was the only entrant to fulfil all the conditions of the event and was awarded first prize. Total weight of original locomotive: 8.35 tonnes. Max speed: 47 km.p.h.
Physical Description
Yellow painted engine model with white funnel and brass boiler. Tender is painted green with large green barrel at one end.
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Purchase
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Inscriptions
On side of engine: ROCKET.
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Classification
Rail transport, Railways - steam power, Model steam locomotives
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Overall Dimensions
151 mm (Length), 45 mm (Width), 95 mm (Height)
Overall dimensions of locomotive and tender.
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Model Scale
1:48
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Keywords
Liverpool & Manchester Railway, Rainhill Locomotive Trials, Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 1829, Steam Railway Locomotives, Model Steam Railway Locomotives
