0-2-2 Stephensons Rocket Profile and Models

A replica of "Rocket" at Tyseley in June 2011. ©Tony Hisgett

Stephenson's Rocket is an early steam locomotive with an 0-2-2 wheel arrangement. This iconic design was built for and won the Rainhill Trials of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway and incorporated many innovations to make it the most advanced locomotive of its time. The loco was modified extensively throughout its life and was eventually preserved as a static exhibit in the London Science Museum. (Information provided via Wikipedia)
Type of Locomotive	Liverpool and Manchester 'Rocket' Class
Builder	Robert Stephenson and Company
Build Date	1829 - 1830
Total Built	6 (including 'Rocket')
Tractive Effort	852lbf
Wheel Configuration	0-2-2
Operated By	Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Brampton Railway
Main Duties	Mixed traffic
In Service Until	1862
Surviving Locos	1 (and replicas)