Rocket, Liverpool and Manchester Railway

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Universal Images Group North America LLC / Alamy Stock Photo

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J0FRXY

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52.1 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)

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5192 x 3509 px | 44 x 29.7 cm | 17.3 x 11.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

21 January 2013

Photographer:

IMechE

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Rocket, Liverpool and Manchester Railway

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