The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 6 (October 1, 1929)
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Just one hundred years ago—in October, 1829—there were conducted the famous Rainhill locomotive trials which preceded the opening of the historic Liverpool and Manchester Railway. This event is, of course, an outstanding incident in the story of the railway and the steam locomotive. Our London Letter this month is devoted to a review of this vital milestone in railway progress.