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Which English engineer designed the Rocket locomotive that won the Rainhill Trials in 1829?

In October 1829, a competition was held near Liverpool to choose a locomotive for the new Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The winning engine reached speeds of nearly 30 mph and shaped the future of rail travel.

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