George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester, England, for the engine to be used on the Liverpo

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George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester, England, for the engine to be used on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway: 14 October 1829. Flanged wheels Wood engraving 1898

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License: Licensed
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