Description
The Rocket story – the history of the original locomotive from 1929 to the present day, plus brief histories of the two replicas.
Anatomy – frames, cylinders, wheels and suspension, motion, boiler and related systems, tender, cab and fittings, ancillary systems, painting, dimensions and weights.
Driving and firing Rocket – period accounts from Rocket’s crews, plus modern-day observations from those involved with the two replicas.
Maintaining Rocket – period accounts, along with observations from those involved with the two replicas.
Appendices – timeline of Rocket’s life, survey of Rocket replicas and glossary of terms.
