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Published: 2008-01-23 23:56:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 315; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 1
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The steam engine "Rocket". Built by George and Robert Stephenson in 1829.The "Rocket" was the winner of the great race of Rainhill.
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mambasnake [2013-02-28 11:59:58 +0000 UTC]
you know what, i visited the science museum in london once. There I saw some of the first locomotives, i even touched one. You could feel its history, i think it was puffing billy.
Gorgeous machine.
Classic image of Stephenson's rocket.
Brilliant picture.
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matt-durkan-railways [2008-01-24 17:04:02 +0000 UTC]
Nice classic shot here
Must get down to London to see the real one soon....
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