Only 3 locomotives took part in the trials in October 1829. They ran backwards and forwards along a track.

'Novelty' was a favourite with the crowd. Another locomotive was called 'Sans Pareil', which means 'without equal'. But both engines kept breaking down.

George and his son, Robert,made there train the best out there! It didn't break down once and it was faster than all the others. This was the clear winner! The rocket had 4 wheels and it carried a tender behind it. A tender is a wagon that is behind a steam locomotive and it carries water. On the 15th of September 1830 the railway station was opened the crowd roared for the amazing rocket and all the other locomotives. George Stephenson was officially famous!