Isambard Kingdom Brunel31 August 1840
The Great Western section between Bristol and Bath opens, using Brunel's broad gauge and associated masonry structures.
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The Great Western section between Bristol and Bath opens, using Brunel's broad gauge and associated masonry structures.
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