George Stephenson, (1781-1848), civil engineer: a plan and section of an intended railway or tramroad from Liverpool to Manchester in the County Palatine of Lancaster, for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Signed by George Stephenson, Engineer and Thomas O Blackett surveyor, 20 November 1824 1824 (2023-229)
Swindon Works: records rel to the functions and activities of Swindon Works and the broader Great Western Railway, British Railways Western Region and British Rail Engineering Ltd. The collection incl corresp, rolling stock specifications, committee minutes, diesel locomotive shopping files, agreements and deeds, drawing registers, reports and research, quotes and estimates, and staff management. There is a significant vol of material from Swindon Drawing Office documenting the design of rolling stock 1870-1980 (2023-321)
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