George stephensons rocket invented

  • George stephensons rocket invented

    • George stephensons rocket 1829!

    Stephenson's Rocket

    Steam locomotive by Robert Stephenson in 1829

    Rocket

    A contemporary drawing of Rocket

    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 (1.435 m)
    Trailing dia.2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
    Wheelbase7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
    Axle load2 long tons 12 cwt 1 qr (5,850 lb or 2.65 t)[1]
    Loco weight4 long tons 5 cwt (9,500 lb or 4.3 t)
    Fuel typeCoke
    Firebox:​
     • Grate area6 sq ft (1 m2)
    Boiler
    • 3 ft 4 in (1 m) diameter x
    • 6 ft (2 m) length[2]
    x 0.25 in (6 mm) thick[3]
    Boiler pressure50 lbf/in2 (340 kPa)
    Heating surface:​
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