Rocket was designed and built as a direct response to the invitation to the Rainhill Trials issued by the Directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway on April 25, 1829 for "a Locomotive Engine, which shall be a decided improvement on any hitherto constructed, subject to certain stipulations and conditions.”
The outcome of the Rainhill Trials established Rocket as the clear winner and the L&MR Board awarded Robert Stephenson and Co. the contract to produce four further 'Rocket' type locomotives, all of which were to incorporate improvements highlighted by the Rainhill Trials. Over the next three years, Rocket itself was gradually improved, until February 1833 when the locomotive was relegated to secondary and standby duties.
Specifications:
- Scale: 1:76- Gauge: 00
- License: Yes
- Finish: Painted
- Colour: Multiple
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
- Operator: L&MR
- Designer: Robert Stephenson
- Wheel Configuration: 0-2-2
- Livery: L&MR Yellow
- Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2
- Motor: 3 Pole Skew wound
- Number of Parts: 4
- Buffer Type: Moulded Dumb Buffers
- Coupling Type: Chain
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 25
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3
Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and contents may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference.
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