C046 Kitmaster Stephensons Rocket Static Locomotive Kit Scale_OO9-Scale The front of the cab

The front of the cab carries an exhaust conditioner on the left hand side

Built for smooth manual control and precise indexing

Diecast compensated chassis for excellent riding characteristics

In addition to many other uses

NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

C046 Kitmaster Stephensons Rocket Static Locomotive Kit Scale_OO9-Scale The front of the cabInitially known as the Premium Locomotive Engine, design and development work on the locomotive took place at Robert Stephenson & Co's Newcastle factory and while George Stephenson is acknowledged as the engineer responsible for Rocket, much of the work was carried out by his son Robert, in conjunction with his draftsman George Phipps and Works Manager William Hutchinson. Rocket was completed to Robert Stephenson's satisfaction on September 2, 1829