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A large (3.5-gauge) [[steam-powered]] model of '''George Stephenson's iconic 1829 "Rocket" locomotive''', made by [[Hornby]], complete with tender (and barrel) and matching yellow "Liverpool and Manchester Railway" carriage.
A large (3.5-gauge) [[steam-powered]] model of '''George Stephenson's iconic 1829 "Rocket" locomotive''', made by [[Hornby]], complete with tender (and barrel) and matching yellow "Liverpool and Manchester Railway" carriage.


With its yellow paint, white flared chimney, and large front drivewheels powered by 45-degree-angled pistons, Stephenson's Rocket is probably the most distinctive and easily-recognised member of the family of early steam locomotives.
With its yellow paint, white flared chimney, and large front drivewheels powered by 45-degree-angled pistons, Stephenson's Rocket is probably the most distinctive and easily-recognised member of the family of early steam locomotives.


The model is one of the few steam-powered locos that Hornby ever made, and is displayed next to Hornby's contemporarily-styled leaflet giving the locomotive's history.  
The model is one of the few steam-powered locos that Hornby ever made.
 
{{BigPic|Stephensons_Rocket_(Hornby_G100).jpg|The model in pride of place at the top of the "Toyshop Steam" display cabinet}}
 
==Display==
The model is displayed with an additional carriage, on the special black plastic track designed for it, next to Hornby's contemporarily-styled leaflet giving the locomotive's history.  
 
{{BigPic|Stephensons_Rocket,_Treasurer_carriage_(Hornby_G100).jpg|Extra "Treasurer's" railway carriage for the set}}


==See also:==
==See also:==

Revision as of 16:41, 2 March 2016

Exhibit

Stephenson's Rocket, steam-powered (Hornby G100)

Stephensons Rocket, closeup (Hornby G100).jpg (i)
BTMM map 003.gif
location:

Arch Two , Area 3
Toyshop Steam (display)


Included brochure

Included brochure [image info]

A large (3.5-gauge) steam-powered model of George Stephenson's iconic 1829 "Rocket" locomotive, made by Hornby, complete with tender (and barrel) and matching yellow "Liverpool and Manchester Railway" carriage.

With its yellow paint, white flared chimney, and large front drivewheels powered by 45-degree-angled pistons, Stephenson's Rocket is probably the most distinctive and easily-recognised member of the family of early steam locomotives.

The model is one of the few steam-powered locos that Hornby ever made.

The model in pride of place at the top of the "Toyshop Steam" display cabinet


Display

The model is displayed with an additional carriage, on the special black plastic track designed for it, next to Hornby's contemporarily-styled leaflet giving the locomotive's history.

Extra "Treasurer's" railway carriage for the set


See also:

External links

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