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Page 137
... train . His technique was to drop his fireman as they were approach- ing a watering place and order him to uncouple the leading wagon from his tender , which done he would open his regulator and make all speed to the water tank . This ...
... train . His technique was to drop his fireman as they were approach- ing a watering place and order him to uncouple the leading wagon from his tender , which done he would open his regulator and make all speed to the water tank . This ...
Page 139
... trains had to give way to locomotives . Midway between each passing loop a lineside post was erected , the rule being that when two trains met in mid section , the train which had passed the post had the right of way , the other being ...
... trains had to give way to locomotives . Midway between each passing loop a lineside post was erected , the rule being that when two trains met in mid section , the train which had passed the post had the right of way , the other being ...
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... train stopped so that inquiries could be made about the injured Huskisson . In attempting to restart , two couplings at the head of the train parted under the unwonted strain , but the indomitable engine - crews lashed the train ...
... train stopped so that inquiries could be made about the injured Huskisson . In attempting to restart , two couplings at the head of the train parted under the unwonted strain , but the indomitable engine - crews lashed the train ...
Contents
Chapter | 3 |
MANCHESTER RAILWAY | 176 |
IO RAILS TO THE SOUTH | 205 |
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