Stephensons Rocket 1829
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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
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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