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Draft:Stephenson’s Rocket (1979 Replica)

Stephenson’s Rocket (1979 Replica)
Stephenson's rocket reproduction beamish
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Build dateAugust 22, 1979
Total produced1
Rebuild date2007-2010
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-2-2
 • UICA1 n2
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.44 m)
Trailing dia.2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
Wheelbase7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Loco weight4 long tons 5 cwt (9,500 lb or 4.3 t)
Fuel typeCoke
Firebox:​
 • Grate area6 sq ft (1 m2)
Boiler pressure50 lbf/in2 (340 kPa)
Heating surface:​
 • Tubes12.8 m2 (138 sq ft)
 • Tubes and flues25 3 in (76 mm) copper tubes
 • Total surface15.2 m2 (164 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, outside
Valve gearslip eccentric with manual override
Valve typeflat slide valve with exhaust cavity
Performance figures
Maximum speed30 km/h (19 mph)
Tractive effort825 lbf (3.67 kN)
Career
DeliveredAugust 22, 1979
First runAugust 22, 1979
Restored2010
Current ownerNational Railway Museum
DispositionOperational

Stephenson's Rocket (1979 Replica) is an 0-2-2 Locomotive built in August 22, 1979, a further,

Rocket steam replica and Albert Hall.

working replica Rocket was built by Locomotion Enterprises in the Springwell workshops at the Bowes Railway for the 150th anniversary celebrations. It first worked in public on a short length of track in front of the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens from 25 August to 2 September 1979, before going to Newcastle on 9 September, York on 16 October,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and running the measured mile, between Lea Green and Rainhill, on the last two days at the Rocket 150 celebrations from 24 to 26 May 1980.[16] The engine participated alongside with Sans Pareil (1980 Replica), LMR 57 Lion, L&YR 752, LNER 790 Hardwicke, LNWR 1054, NBR 673 Maude, MR 673, MR 1000, LNER 4472 Flying Scotsman, LMS 4027, LMS 7298, LMS 13809, SR 850 Lord Nelson, LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth, SR 925 Cheltenham, LMS 5000, LMS 5690 Leander, GWR 5051 Earl Bathurst, LNER 4771 Green Arrow, LNER 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley, LMS 6229 Duchess of Hamilton, LMR 600 Gordon, NBC 7 Robert, SR 35028 Clan Line, LMS 46521, LMS 43106, BR 80079, and BR 92220 Evening Star.[17] On May 1981 the locomotive participated at Railfair 1981 alongside with MCL Co. 2, D&R 8, BHL Co. 1, ATSF 5, SP 1269, Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), HL Co. Ltd. 10, SP 4449, UP 844, Jupiter (locomotive), and a newly restored UP 3985 where Gov. Stanford, C. P. Huntington, V&T 13 Empire, V&T 12 Genoa, NPC 12 Sonoma, NSL 1, ATSF 1010, NWP 112, UP 4466, and SP 4294 live, while UP 4466 is undergoing restoration into operating condition. In 1982 the locomotive was on tour at the National Railway Museum.

Rocket at Vancouver Steam Expo 86.

In May 1986 the engine participated at SteamExpo 86 in Vancouver British Columbia alongside with V&T 22 Inyo, CP 374, CP 3, ERM&L Co. 1 Falk, Dunrobin (2nd), PL Co. 12, GW 51, AP 2, CN 1392, UP 4466, HL Co. Ltd. 1, MB 1077, QRR 2, Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), Best Friend of Charleston (1928 Replica), MRSR 91, John Bull (1939 Replica), CP 2860, CP 1201, CN 6060, and John Molson (1970 Replica).[18][19] In 1989, the rocket replica was at the National Railway Museum at York. During 2007, the 1979 replica was withdrawn because its ten-year boiler certificate had long expired. In addition to this, the museum plans to fit a new boiler with a riveted copper firebox and more accurate frames. The NRM managed to raise funds for the replica's next overhaul at the Flour Mill Boiler Works in the Forest of Dean, which was completed in January, 2010. Now, Rocket's replica is back at the National Railway Museum giving rides on the demonstration line. In June 2011 the rocket replica was at Tyseley open day. As of 2022, both of these replicas were based at the National Railway Museum, York, with the original Rocket. As of 2023 the locomotive is still operating at the National Railway Museum. It has a shorter chimney than the original to clear the bridge at Rainhill: successive additions of ballast and heavier rail have raised the track, leaving less headroom than in the 19th century. As of 2024 the locomotive will do more excursion train runs.

Models

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In 1963, Tri-ang Railways released a 00 Gauge model of Rocket containing three coaches and crew members. It was produced until 1969 by Tri-ang Hornby. It was re-introduced to the Hornby range in 1982 until 1983 in Hornby Railways packaging. However this 1982 re-introduced model was un-catalogued, and it was only available through exclusive retailers and from Hornby directly.[20]

In 1980, as part of the Rocket 150 anniversary, Hornby launched a 3+1⁄2 in (89 mm) gauge live steam Rocket locomotive, with additional track and coaches available separately.

In 2020, Hornby announced a newly tooled 00 Gauge model of Stephenson's Rocket with three coaches and crew members as part of their Centenary range. It was available as a standard model and a limited edition with commemorative certificate of authentication in retro 1963 Hornby Centenary Tri-ang Railways packaging.[21]

Notes

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  • Ferneyhough, Frank (1980). Liverpool & Manchester Railway 1830–1980. England: Book Club Associates. OCLC 656128257. OL 5644661W.
  • Thomas, R. G. H. (1980). The Liverpool & Manchester Railway. London: B. T. Batsford. ISBN 0713405376. OCLC 6355432. OL 6395958W.

References

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  1. ^ Slater, J.N., ed. (October 1979). "Notes + News". Railway Magazine. Vol. 125, no. 942. London: IPC Transport Press. p. 508.
  2. ^ Satow, M. G. (October 1979). Slater, J.N. (ed.). "Rocket reborn". Railway Magazine. Vol. 125, no. 942. London: IPC Transport Press. pp. 472–474.
  3. ^ "Image of A full size replica of George Stephenson's famous locomotive Rocket". www.bridgemanimages.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  4. ^ "Image of A full size replica of George Stephenson's famous locomotive Rocket". www.bridgemanimages.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  5. ^ "Image of A full size replica of George Stephenson's famous locomotive Rocket". www.bridgemanimages.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  6. ^ "The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket". IMDb. November 30, 1979.
  7. ^ "The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket (1979)". The A.V. Club. November 30, 1979.
  8. ^ "Working replica of Rocket | Science Museum Group Collection". collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  9. ^ "Last Chance To Ride The Rocket!". Science Museum Blog. 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  10. ^ "Replica of Stephenson's Rocket is coming home for the 190th anniversary of the Rainhill Trials". St Helens Star. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  11. ^ NRM, Friends of the (2020-04-21). "Rocket in the Air". Friends of the NRM. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  12. ^ "Stephenson's "Rocket" Locomotive". American-Rails.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  13. ^ "Replica Rocket locomotive returns to the National Railway Museum". York Press. 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  14. ^ Hewitt, Sam (2022-02-03). "The Rocket Fleet - Stephenson's Rocket and it's Replicas". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  15. ^ "Hornby Railways Collector Guide - Class - Rocket - Steam". www.hornbyguide.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  16. ^ Slater, J.N., ed. (May 1980). "Rocket 150". Railway Magazine. Vol. 126, no. 949. London: IPC Transport Press. pp. 226–227.
  17. ^ Burton, Anthony (1980). The Rainhill Story. British Broadcasting Corporation. ISBN 0-563-17841-8.
  18. ^ Everhart, Gary (May 1, 1986). "Viewing Album: Expo 86 RR Displays - Vancouver, BC - Railroad Picture Archives.NET". www.rrpicturearchives.net. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  19. ^ Arnot, Colin (May 27, 1986). "Viewing Album: Expo '86 - Railroad Picture Archives.NET". www.rrpicturearchives.net. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  20. ^ "Hornby Collectors Guide Rocket". Hornby Railways Collector Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  21. ^ "Hornby 'Stephenson's Rocket'". Hornby.com. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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