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The narrative explores the ambitious dream of constructing a railway from Bristol to London, driven by the need for efficient goods transport. The project faced numerous challenges, including the selection of a builder, ultimately leading to the choice of the renowned Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Known for his expertise in bridges and tunnels, Brunel expanded the vision for the railway, transforming it into a grander undertaking. The story highlights the ingenuity and determination behind this significant engineering achievement.
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The Grand Dream of Broad Gauge, Tom Farris
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Grand Dream of Broad Gauge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Farris
- Publisher
- GLMP Ltd
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781842855645
- Series
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- The narrative explores the ambitious dream of constructing a railway from Bristol to London, driven by the need for efficient goods transport. The project faced numerous challenges, including the selection of a builder, ultimately leading to the choice of the renowned Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Known for his expertise in bridges and tunnels, Brunel expanded the vision for the railway, transforming it into a grander undertaking. The story highlights the ingenuity and determination behind this significant engineering achievement.