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Replica of Stephenson's Rocket locomotive steam train with Albert Hall, London in background. "Rocket Rides Again" celebration 1979.

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Full size replica Stephenson’s Rocket steam train locomotive

In August and September of 1979, the Science Museum in London staged a remarkable event called Rocket Rides Again to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Stephenson’s Rocket steam locomotive. This historical commemoration took place on a special section of track in Hyde Park, right outside the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Kensington Gore.

The event was a tribute to the original Rocket, which was a groundbreaking locomotive built by British civil and mechanical engineer George Stephenson in 1829.

Stephenson’s innovative design had a historic victory at the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to find the most effective and powerful steam locomotive for the new Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Rocket’s triumph secured its place as a pioneer in rail technology.

For the event, a full-scale, working replica of the locomotive was built. This meticulously crafted reproduction wasn’t just a static display; it was a living piece of history. For a brief period, the public could see the replica in motion, experiencing the sights and sounds of the machine that revolutionised travel and laid the groundwork for the modern railway.

The image of this replica steaming through the park, with the grandeur of the Albert Hall in the background, captured the spirit of a machine that truly changed the world. This special event brought the power and ingenuity of the Industrial Revolution to a new generation, celebrating the legacy of a machine that forever transformed how people and goods moved.

This captivating moment from the Rocket Rides Again event is available as a series of prints from fiofoto.com. Bring the history and engineering marvel of Stephenson’s Rocket into your home or office, own a piece of this unique commemorative occasion.

Prints are individually produced on demand by our professional print partner
  • Fine art prints using archival pigment inksets on museum grade premium cotton rag media.
  • Photo and Poster prints may be on photo gloss, satin or enhanced matte poster media - depending on availability.

Print paper size includes border

Print layouts include a white border

Paper Size: 8 x 10 inches (203mm x 254mm)
Rectangular images: approx 9 inches (228mm) on the longest side
Square images size: approx 6.5 inches (165mm) all sides

Paper Size: 11 x 14 inches (278mm x 355mm)
Rectangular images: approx 12 inches (305mm) on the longest side
Square images: approx 9.5 inches (241mm) all sides

Custom sizes: Custom size prints may also be available, contact us for availability quoting the image reference number.

Further information about fiofoto.com fine art photography prints can be found here
Note the following:
  • Prints do not show security watermarks.
  • Due to variations in monitor settings, the colours you see on your screen may differ slightly from the print received.

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