TRANSPORT – Stephenson’s Destinator
TRANSPORT – Stephenson’s Destinator (ENDS 28 March (NOT part of the extended trail))
Artist: Aragorn Horner
Location: Lime St Station (Inside)
Making its inaugural journey at the Rainhill Trials in 1829, George Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’ was the world’s first modern passenger locomotive. It changed the world forever, but this revolutionary invention caused deep suspicion for many Victorians.
What fate might befall them when travelling in this new way?
Could Stephenson have put their minds at rest with this fantastical machine?
Step inside, crank the handle and allow your destiny to be revealed!
Other Transport Events
Merseytravel is proudly supporting Liverpool Discovers. We have a great network of buses, trains and ferries to get you around the Trail.
The CityLink network of buses around the City Centre will help you get to many of the artworks. For help in planning your journey by public transport, call Traveline on 0871 2233 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
Location provided with the kind permission of Network Rail
The Trail Themes
TRANSPORT – Stephenson’s Destinator
SOCIAL JUSTICE & RADICALS – Mary Bamber – A Revolutionary Woman
LIVERPOOL GREATS – 22 Portraits
OPEN SPACES & ARCHITECTURE – Mythophones
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – Heaven & Earth
TRADE & COMMERCE – Sugar & Chain
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – Sounding Out Liverpool
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