Friday, 18 March 2016

A Model Railway for Grown-ups!

1843.  A curiosity in railway engineering is now in process in a meadow in the parish of New Alresford where Robt. Rodney Esq of the Scotch Fusileer Guards is constructing, without regard to expense a railway in the form of a circle, measuring 400 yards.  This novel undertaking has now been in course of execution about four months and in its contracted course presents various specimens of engineering, such as a tunnel seventy yards in length, &c.  The opulent proprietor, it is gratifying to state, has been liberal in the remuneration of his numerous workmen during the winter.  It is expected that the works will be completed and the line opened shortly after Easter.  A locomotive engine and two beautifully finished carriages are being built to travel the line.

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