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Atmospheric Traction Recommended to South Devon

Great Britain · Science / Civil Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1844Date range
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1844

Isambard Kingdom Brunel1844

Devon · Science / Civil Engineering

Brunel recommends atmospheric propulsion for the South Devon Railway, expecting savings and greater freedom in gradients and curves.

Names involved

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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