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GWR standard fittings: cross overs, compounds and sidings for loco yard; standard...
Catalogue reference: RAIL 252/204
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This record is about the GWR standard fittings: cross overs, compounds and sidings for loco yard; standard... dating from 1897-1915 in the series Great Western Railway Company: Deeds, Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, Estimates.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- RAIL 252/204
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1897-1915
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Description (What the record is about)
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GWR standard fittings: cross overs, compounds and sidings for loco yard; standard permanent way, bull head rail 44ft 6in long; rails and fastenings for loco yard, shed and pit roads, standard stop block. Missing at transfer
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Railways
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4349831/
Series information
RAIL 252
Great Western Railway Company: Deeds, Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, Estimates...
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