News & Reviews News Wire 185-year-old ‘Rocket’ moving to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

185-year-old ‘Rocket’ moving to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

By Dan Cupper | August 15, 2023

British-built 1838 locomotive removed from Franklin Institute

Early four-wheeled steam locomotive in museum building

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