The creation of the midland railway network in England, 1825-1847

Shill, Ray, 1925-2025

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The creation of the public railway network in Britain, which began in 1825, came about due to a desire for better transport links and to improve on the existing systems of canals and roads. Naturally for a new transport scheme, financing was crucial and came with a high degree of risk. Another challenge was to be found in the limited technology available at the time. Existing railways were used principally for freight, with traction provided by horses or stationary engines. Locomotive power was still at the experimental stage. What emerged from these circumstances were independently financed schemes based on innovative engineering. The British parliament was at the heart of the process. This book concentrates on the early years of the creation of the Midland Railway Network, between 1825 and 1847, when the risks were high and returns higher.