The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket
Synopsis
First transmitted in 1979, this programme looks at the Rainhill Locomotive Trials in Rainhill, Lancashire (now Merseyside) in 1829, a competition to find the best passenger steam locomotive in Britain.On the 150th anniversary of the trials, replicas of its famous winner - Stephenson's 'Rocket' - and two of its competitors are rebuilt by modern day designers, and the trials are reconstructed in Hyde Park.
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- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Burton
- Original Title
- The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 30/11/1979
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Burton
Margarette Bendall
Martin L. Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Burton
Writer
Margarette Bendall
Editor
Martin L. Bell
Producer
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What is The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket about?
First transmitted in 1979, this programme looks at the Rainhill Locomotive Trials in Rainhill, Lancashire (now Merseyside) in 1829, a competition to find the best passenger steam locomotive in Britain.On the 150th anniversary of the trials, replicas of its famous winner - Stephenson's 'Rocket' - and two of its competitors are rebuilt by modern day designers, and the trials are reconstructed in Hyde Park.
Who directed The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket?
The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket?
The principal cast of The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket includes Anthony Burton.
When was The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket released and how long is it?
The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 49m.