Stephenson's Rocket

The original Rocket, designed by George and Robert Stephenson, on display in Station Hall at the National Railway Museum in York. In October 1829 it was the only locomotive to complete the Rainhill Trials, reaching what was then a remarkable 30 mph, and it pulled together the best engineering ideas of its day. This 0-2-2 for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway no longer runs, but York lets you stand beside the engine that showed steam could carry a main line railway at speed.