The 'Rocket', locomotive designed by George Stephenson in 1829, c1905. Artist: Unknown

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The 'Rocket', locomotive designed by George Stephenson in 1829, c1905. On 11 October 1829 'Rocket' won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway.

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Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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