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On This Day In History.. England....1829

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ToraToraTora | 12:14 Fri 06th Oct 2023 | History
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The Rainhill trials started, a competition to find an engine for use on the Liverpool Manchester line, the second train line in history, openning in 1830. The prize was £500. won by the Stephenson brothers with their "Rocket".

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.......brothers?

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yes George and Robert.

George was Robert's father.

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Oh I see, my bad!

Ironic, with HS2 in the news 😀

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