Episode 2 of 2
Rocket Victory
- When
- 6-14 October 1829
- Where
- Rainhill
Rocket won the trials held from 6 to 14 October 1829, proving locomotives were more efficient than stationary engines for the railway.
Rocket was designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1829. It was based on experience from earlier designs. The engine won the trials, which ran from 6 to 14 October 1829, securing the locomotive supply for the railway. The passages do not name the exact day of the winning run, so the victory is dated to the sourced trial range.
Sources
- Rainhill trials Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Stephenson's Rocket Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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