Photo of Stephenson's Rocket steam engine model

Stephenson's Rocket, 0-2-2, Steam Engine

Country: UK
Vintage: 1829
Photo: 1979 replica
Plans: Drawing
Plans: Drawing

Scale: 1:17
Front view of Stephenson's Rocket steam engine model,
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The first 'modern' locomotive, Stephenson's Rocket 0-2-2 steam engine. Horizontal multi-tubular boiler, firebox at rear, chimney at front, seperate tender. The Rocket won a 1829 competition to find a practical locomotive. Next model