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Stephensons Rocket 1829
Stephensons Rocket, coloured historical artwork. Stephensons Steam Locomotive, patented in 1829, competed in trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill. It completed 20 laps of the course and attained a top speed of 38 kilometres per hour.It was the only locomotive to sucessfully complete the trials and won the competition. New features in its design included a multi-tube boiler with 25 copper tubes and a blast pipe to increase the efficiency of the boiler. The Rocket was designed by George Stephenson and his son Robert, with the assistance of Henry Booth
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Media ID 6364583
© Sheila Terry
1829 1830 George Stephenson History Of Science Image Nineteenth Century Patented Public Transport Steam Engine Steam Locomotive Train Transport Transportation Coloured Engraving Robert Stephenson Stephenson
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Stephensons Rocket 1829 Poster Print - a captivating addition to any workspace, home office, or railway enthusiast's collection. This stunning historical artwork, sourced from the Science Photo Library, brings you a vibrant and coloured depiction of the iconic Stephensons Rocket from 1829. Patented by the legendary inventor George Stephenson, this steam locomotive made history by competing in the trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill, forever changing the face of transportation. Experience the thrill of railroad history with this exquisite poster print, a must-have for anyone with a passion for engineering and innovation.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.9cm (23.4" x 14.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the iconic Stephensons Rocket, a revolutionary steam locomotive that forever changed the landscape of transportation. Created in 1829 by George Stephenson and his son Robert, with assistance from Henry Booth, this historical artwork captures the essence of innovation and progress. The Rocket made history during trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill. Outperforming all other competitors, it completed an impressive 20 laps of the course and reached a remarkable top speed of 38 kilometers per hour. Its success marked a turning point in public transport, paving the way for future advancements in railway technology. Notable features of this groundbreaking design include a multi-tube boiler boasting 25 copper tubes and a blast pipe to enhance boiler efficiency. These innovations propelled the Rocket to victory, making it not only the sole locomotive to successfully complete the trials but also securing its triumph over fierce competition. Through this beautifully colored engraving from Science Photo Library, we are transported back to an era where steam engines reigned supreme as symbols of progress and industrialization. This image serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of technological advancement throughout history.
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