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

Exhibit
Stephenson's Rocket, steam-powered (Hornby G100) (i)
location:
Arch Two , Area 3 Toyshop Steam (display)

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:

• Stephenson's Rocket

External links

• What is the Story with Hornby G100 Stephenson Rocket? (modelsteam.myfreeforum.org)
• Hornby Rocket, spares (tonygreensteammodels.co.uk)