Model Details
Stephensons Rocket
Years Released:
1967
1967c
1968
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Stephensons Rocket
Running Number: None
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Rocket
Designer: George Stephenson
Class Information: In October 1829; George Stephenson’s Rocket won the £500.00 prize awarded the “Best Travelling Locomotive”. This successful design became the blue-print for subsequent designs of steam locomotion through the end of steam traction for nearly 150-years. More...
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-2-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Rocket
Model Information: Includes a passenger coach.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1967 1968
1967c
Running Number: None
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Rocket
Designer: George Stephenson
Class Information: In October 1829; George Stephenson’s Rocket won the £500.00 prize awarded the “Best Travelling Locomotive”. This successful design became the blue-print for subsequent designs of steam locomotion through the end of steam traction for nearly 150-years. More...
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 0-2-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Rocket
Model Information: Includes a passenger coach.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1967 1968
1967c
 1967 1967c 1968 |
Company: Private Owner
Livery: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 476 - October 2025
Previous: 392 - September 2025
Movement:
(-84)
Livery: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 476 - October 2025
Previous: 392 - September 2025
Movement:
(-84)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | R.346 |
Stephensons Rocket |
| 1967c | R.346 |
Stephensons Rocket |
| 1968 | R.346 |
Stephensons Rocket |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Rocket Locomotive - R.651S | December 1964 |
| 40a | Rocket Locomotive - R.651S | March 1966 |
| 41 | Motor - X.500 | December 1964 |
| 52 | Motor - X.500 | April 1968 |
| 68 | Rocket Locomotive - R.651 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Fully detailed locomotive with moving connecting rods. Complete with crew. |
| 1967c | Locomotive contains miniature electric motor, has built-in Magnadhesion, sliding pistons and Engineer and Fireman. Tender and Coach have taper bearing axles for minimum friction. |
| 1968 | Fully detailed locomotive with moving connecting rods. Complete with crew. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 48/9 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.346 Stephensons Rocket - 1967
R.346 Stephensons Rocket - 1967c
R.346 Stephensons Rocket - 1968
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