Builder: @maddadbricks
Region: Asia & Australasia
Category entered:
Year entered: 2023
Brand of building bricks used:
LEGO
Since 2026, the Brick Train Awards have accepted models created with other LEGO®-compatible construction brick systems.
About Stephenson’s Rocket by @maddadbricks
The 1829 Rainhill Trials heralded the dawn of steam locomotion as viable transport and the quest for speed on rails!
Entry Overview
https://youtu.be/ZGyWk8A3eHc
This faithful representation of the winning steam locomotive with 0-2-2 wheel configuration employs many interesting techniques and solutions; from the cylindrical boiler and mounted water barrell to the use of minifig heads to achieve the correct diameter for the chimney.