DescriptionA bit of a curveball entry into the list – a wooden model! I know, right?The Stephenson Rocket Model was a rapidly developed prototype entered into a competition to choose a railway contractor in 1830. It beat several competing designs and went on to become the standard for locomotive engine design in Britain up to the 1960s. That’s a pretty good legacy!This kit from Timberkits is great – it’s a well-presented self-assembly kit that adults and older children will enjoy putting together. The wooden parts are well-crafted and can the model can be painted when it’s completed to finish the effect. There are different versions of the kit – the basic one is manually activated (you turn the wheel to get it to move), but you can buy a battery pack separate to run it that way.The basic kit is fantastic value, so if you want to build your own working steam engine, then this is the model for you!Fuel type: Manual or BatteryDimensions: 28cm x 18cm x 9cmType: Kit
