The Forgotten Steam Engine That Changed History | Planet
Hornby Model Railways
Published on Friday 24 July 2026 by Hornby Model Railways
Join us as we travel to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester to explore one of Britain's most important locomotives—the legendary Planet.
Built by Robert Stephenson & Co. for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, Planet represented a huge leap forward in steam locomotive design. In this video, we take a closer look at the museum's working replica, uncover the engineering innovations that made it so revolutionary, and explain why its influence can still be seen in locomotives today.
If you're interested in railway history, engineering or model railways, this is one locomotive you won't want to miss.
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