Steam locomotive model on Academy Hobby packaging with educational kit label
Model of a steam engine with a cart carrying coal on a white background
Model steam locomotive 'Penydarren' with wooden wagon on a display stand, featuring Edulite branding.
Model steam engine with a wooden cart carrying coal on a white background
Model of a steam engine with a wooden cart on a white background
Steam locomotive model on Academy Hobby packaging with educational kit label
Model of a steam engine with a cart carrying coal on a white background
Model steam locomotive 'Penydarren' with wooden wagon on a display stand, featuring Edulite branding.
Model steam engine with a wooden cart carrying coal on a white background
Model of a steam engine with a wooden cart on a white background

Academy Steam Locomotive Penydarren 18133

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Academy Steam Locomotive Penydarren Model Kit

Experience the dawn of the railway age with this snap-together model of the Penydarren, the world's first steam locomotive to successfully haul a load on rails. This educational mechanical kit celebrates Richard Trevithick's groundbreaking 1804 invention that revolutionized transportation and launched the Industrial Revolution.

Key Features:

  • Easy Snap-Together Assembly - No glue, paint, or tools required
  • Complete Instructions - Step-by-step guide included for hassle-free building
  • Historically Accurate Design - Authentic details showcase early steam locomotive engineering
  • Educational Value - Perfect for STEM learning and understanding Industrial Revolution technology
  • Collectible Historical Model - Part of Academy's educational mechanical series

About the Penydarren Locomotive

On February 21, 1804, Richard Trevithick's Penydarren locomotive made history by successfully hauling 10 tons of iron and 70 passengers along a 9-mile tramway in Wales. This groundbreaking achievement proved that steam-powered rail transport was viable, paving the way for the railway networks that would transform the world.

Note: Models and model kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.

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