Engine Contestants

1829: A lithograph of the three locomotive steam engines competing in the Rainhill contest, on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and the conditions of entry. From top to bottom: Stephenson's Rocket, designed by English railway engineer Robert Stephenson, which went on to win; 'Novelty', designed by Braithwaite and Ericsson; and 'Sanspareil', designed by Mackworth. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
1829: A lithograph of the three locomotive steam engines competing in the Rainhill contest, on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and the conditions of entry. From top to bottom: Stephenson's Rocket, designed by English railway engineer Robert Stephenson, which went on to win; 'Novelty', designed by Braithwaite and Ericsson; and 'Sanspareil', designed by Mackworth. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Engine Contestants
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
kr 2,500.00
NOK
Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. Learn more.

DETAILS

Restrictions:
Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses.
Credit:
Hulton Archive / Stringer
Editorial #:
3270871
Collection:
Hulton Archive
Date created:
January 01, 1829
Upload date:
License type:
Rights-managed
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
Hulton Archive
Barcode:
HC5222
Object name:
95g27/bean/1006/199a5
Max file size:
1981 x 3016 px (6.60 x 10.05 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB