The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket
197949m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 49m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
First transmitted in 1979, this programme looks at the Rainhill Locomotive Trials in Rainhill, Lancashire (now Merseyside) in 1829, a competition to find the best passenger steam locomotive in Britain.On the 150th anniversary of the trials, replicas of its famous winner - Stephenson's 'Rocket' - and two of its competitors are rebuilt by modern day designers, and the trials are reconstructed in Hyde Park.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in United Kingdom.
Details
- Writing
- Anthony Burton
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Nov 30, 1979
- Studio
- BBC
Cast
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