{"product_id":"dapol-oo-stephensons-rocket-and-tender-kit","title":"Dapol OO Stephensons Rocket and Tender Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOO Stephenson's Rocket and Tender Kit delivers a landmark early railway locomotive for OO scale layouts, representing one of the most historically significant steam engines in railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Stephenson's Rocket Design: OO scale model of the iconic 1829 locomotive \"Rocket\", designed by George and Robert Stephenson, widely recognised as a breakthrough in early steam locomotive engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Historic Tender Configuration: Includes matching tender, reflecting early railway practice for carrying fuel and water during pioneering steam operations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Construction \u0026amp; Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with fine mechanical detailing including boiler, chimney, exposed machinery, and tender structure; non-powered unless motorised conversion is added.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Layout Integration: Suitable for heritage layouts, museum displays, and early railway demonstration scenes; compatible with OO gauge track.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Model: Stephenson's Rocket \u0026amp; Tender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Railway Era: Early railway \/ 19th century prototype\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Designer: George \u0026amp; Robert Stephenson\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Material: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Assembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Paint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Recommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge heritage, museum, and exhibition layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for: OO scale railway modellers building early railway history scenes, museum dioramas, or educational heritage layouts showcasing the birth of steam rail transport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStephenson's Rocket is one of the most influential locomotives in railway history, demonstrating innovations that helped define modern steam traction, including multi-tube boiler design and improved efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model represents the beginning of railway engineering development and is essential for historically focused layouts covering the origins of rail transport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssemble and paint the locomotive and tender in authentic early railway finishes. Once complete, display it as a heritage piece or include it in early demonstration train formations on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPOL","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40428437602505,"sku":"10071798","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/d5e093b72243427ea99046b545125d1a.jpg?v=1781245191","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/dapol-oo-stephensons-rocket-and-tender-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}