USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stephenson’s Rocket is an early steam locomotive of 0-2-2 wheel arrangement. It was built for and won the Rainhill Trials of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR), held in October 1829 to show that improved locomotives would be more efficient than stationary steam engines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rocket was built by Robert Stephenson & Co. in 1829 at the company’s works in Newcastle.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 21, 1804, British mining engineer, inventor and explorer Richard Trevithick debuted the first full-scale working railway steam locomotive in the Welsh mining town of Merthyr Tydfil. Following that debut, locomotives have been powered by a myriad of fuels, including wood, coal and oil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’ was the first modern steam locomotive, born during a short frantic period of development from 1828 till 1830. The reason for this was the proposed opening of the world’s first inter-city passenger railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway in 1830.

Detailed explanation-5: -To the amazement of the passengers, the locomotive traveled at an impressive speed of 10-14 miles per hour. The locomotive was later given the name “Tom Thumb” because of its small size and weight. The “Tom Thumb” has been known as the first successful American steam locomotive.