Stephenson's Rocket Painting by John Wigston | Steam Locomotives FDC

Uniquely handpainted original art of Stephenson's Rocket by Railway artist John Wigston. Single Rocket stamp and Stockton-on-Tees postmark 25.09.25. Every first day cover is hand-signed in pencil and a one-off take on Rocket for your collection.

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Stephenson’s Rocket (1829)
Winner of the Rainhill Trials, Rocket set the template for future steam locomotives with its multi-tube boiler. Its speed and innovation revolutionised rail travel, proving steam power was the future.