NRCA163227

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NRCA163227

Switches and Crossings - Letter Regarding Carr's Patent Railway Crossing and Private Press of Institution of Civil Engineers on Carr's Railway Crossing

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Level of Description: Item

Reference Code: NRCA163227

Title: Switches and Crossings - Letter Regarding Carr's Patent Railway Crossing and Private Press of Institution of Civil Engineers on Carr's Railway Crossing

Extent and Medium: 1 drawing

Creator: Great Western Railway

Date: 1853-1854

Scope and Content: Two separate documents on one sheet. First document is titled "Carr's Patent Railway Crossing" and raises objections to Carr's crossing and what needs to be done to strengthen the common crossing. It has been signed by Henry Carr and this copy was held at 3 Victoria Street, Westminster. Second document is private press, institution of civil engineers and James Simpson esq. (president) is in the chair. Document details how Mr. carr exhibited models of his improved rail crossing.

Contract Number: Switches and Crossings

Drawing Number: 2

Drawing Office Number: 58742

Keywords (Country): England

Keywords (Structure Type): Switches and Crossings

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