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Stephenson's Rocket Manual: 1829 onwards by David Baker (Hardcover, 2016)
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If I wouldn’t buy it! The book, presented in English, boasts a sturdy hardback binding with a dust jacket to protect its pages. Whether for study or display, this manual serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in the evolution of railway transport.
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Stephenson's Rocket is one of the most famous steam locomotives of all time. Designed by Robert Stephenson, with input from this father, George, Rocket set the fundamental design template for almost all the locomotives that followed it. The original locomotive is owned by the National Railway Museum, and is currently on display at the Science Museum in London. Two working replicas of the locomotive have been built. The most advanced steam engine of its time, Rocket was built in 1829 for the Rainhill Trials held by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (LMR) in order to evaluate locomotive designs and choose the best one for use on this new railway. Five locomotives took part in the trials and Rocket was chosen as the winning design. Published in association with the Science Museum, this manual, illustrated with a wealth of photographs and technical drawings, provides a fascinating insight into the design, construction and operation of Rocket.Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
ISBN-139781785210631
eBay Product ID (ePID)223057336
Product Key Features
Book TitleStephenson's Rocket Manual: 1829 Onwards
AuthorDavid Baker
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicRailway
Publication Year2016
Number of Pages160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height276mm
Item Width214mm
Item Weight750 g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDavid Baker
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 17 Jul, 2019
Good history
A lot of good background material. Well laid out with good picturesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Nov, 2019
Interesting read with plenty of coloured drawings.
Very good information and detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Aug, 2023
The Rocket
The book provides much information on the subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
