The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket(1979)
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.
The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket (1979) is a documentary film, released on November 30, 1979 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Anthony Burton.
- Writers:
- Anthony Burton
- Producers:
- Martin L. Bell
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
written by Anthony Burton, produced by Martin L. Bell.
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The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket (1979) includes Anthony Burton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket was released on November 30, 1979 and runs for 49m.