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Rocket locomotive model - owned by George Robert Stephenson
Rocket locomotive model. Owned by George Robert Stephenson, made 1829. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1268. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881
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1268 1829 1881 Bleasdale Centenary Engines Entry Listed Locomotive Owned Railways Rocket Stephenson Taken Made
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This photograph showcases a meticulously crafted model of the Rocket locomotive, an engineering marvel that revolutionized the railway industry. Owned by the esteemed inventor, George Robert Stephenson, this model was created in the year 1829. The Rocket locomotive, an iconic symbol of the Industrial Revolution, was a groundbreaking invention that set new standards for speed and efficiency in railway transportation. This particular model is of significant historical importance as it was listed in the RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1268. The cataloguing of this model during the Stephenson Centenary in 1881 underscores its importance in celebrating the life and work of this pioneering figure in railway history. George Robert Stephenson's Rocket locomotive was the first locomotive to be built specifically for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and it set a new speed record of 25 miles per hour during its trial run in 1829. This model serves as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of Stephenson's design, which paved the way for the widespread adoption of steam-powered locomotives in railway transportation. The intricate details of this model, from its streamlined shape to its intricately designed wheels and machinery, are a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the model maker. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the history of the railway industry and the legacy of George Robert Stephenson.
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