George Stephenson's locomotive Rocket won a famous trial in 1829. At which place was it held?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rainhill
- Step 1: The Rainhill trials were a competition run from 6 to 14 October 1829 to test George Stephenson's argument that locomotives would have the best motive power for the nearly-completed Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR). Answer: Rainhill. Why not the others: None of these fit: Swindon; Stockton; Crewe.
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