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Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group P.L.C.
ISBN-101785210637
ISBN-139781785210631
eBay Product ID (ePID)219682924
Product Key Features
Book TitleStephenson's Rocket Manual : 1829 Onwards
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRailroads / General, Railroads / History, Railroads / Pictorial
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorGibbon Richard
Book SeriesOwners' Workshop Manual Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight26.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-948111
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal625.2610941
Table Of Content* The Rocket story - the history of the original locomotive from 1929 to the present day, plus brief histories of the two replicas. *Anatomy - frames, cylinders, wheels and suspension, motion, boiler and related systems, tender, cab and fittings, ancillary systems, painting, dimensions and weights. *Driving and firing Rocket - period accounts from Rocket's crews, plus modern-day observations from those involved with the two replicas. *Maintaining Rocket - period accounts, along with observations from those involved with the two replicas. *Appendices - timeline of Rocket's life, survey of Rocket replicas and glossary of terms.
SynopsisStephenson'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., 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.
LC Classification NumberTJ605
