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Ref NoDM162/10/2/folio 261-267
TitleLetter to the Directors of the South Devon Railway about the advantages of the atmospheric railway
DescriptionLetter to the Directors of the South Devon Railway concerning the atmospheric railway, including advantages of stationary power over locomotive, control and speed, opposition to Stephenson's views, success of experiments at Dalkley on the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, details of advantages to the South Devon Railway, estimate of the reduction in cost and recommendation of atmospheric systems.
Date19 August 1844
FormatManuscript
Extent7 sheets
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