Robert Stephenson
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Robert Stephenson was a renowned 19th century British engineer. He was the son of George Stephenson. Like his father, he was heavily involved in the development of the railways. He built the first steam engine, Locomotion No. 1. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
When the Eighth Doctor brought Madeline de Roche into his TARDIS, she asked if it was a new design by Stephenson or Brunel. (AUDIO: Other Lives)
Behind the scenes
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One of the squares in the board game The Universe Marathon sees the Doctor hitching a ride on Stephenson's Rocket to get to his destination slightly faster.
