Matchbox Collectibles 1995 Stephen's Rocket Vehicle YAS01-M

In the 19th century, with the development of the steam engine, railroading and the industrial world-changed forever. In 1815, George Stephenson, a British inventor, patented a steam blast engine that dramatical- ly increased engine power. He was commissioned in 1822 to build a steam locomotive for a line proposed to run between Stockton and Darlington. And, on September 27, 1825, The Active, pulling cars with 450 people at 15 miles per hour, hinted at the future potential of steam-powered locomotives. Four years and many improvements later, Stephenson and his son, Robert, entered a competition for a locomotive to be used on the Liverpool-Manchester railway line. The Stephenson's multi-tubular Rocket won the contest at 36 miles per hour. This was the true birth of steam-engine railroading, which powered the Industrial Revolution. Now the legacy of the famed Rocket lives on as a die- cast replica from Matchbox.

Steam Powered Vehicles Collection - Certificate of Authenticity Included - 1995 Matchbox Collectibles - Crafted by the greatest name in die-cast - 

The package has scuffs and scratches. Additionally, the inner plastic tray is cracked and warped, and the tape is broken on one side.

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