Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive

Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' locomotive

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Scale model of Stephenson's 'Planet' steam locomotive, made by Frank Beard.

The original Planet pulled passengers between Liverpool and Manchester from 1830 to 1840. It was the next iteration of steam locomotive after Stephenson’s famous prototype, Rocket.

Details

Category:
Liverpool & Manchester Railway
Object Number:
Y1992.02
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
type:
model
credit:
Gift of The Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry