Letter from Robert Stephenson to Mr. Brewin Letter from Robert Stephenson to Mr. Brewin Letter from Robert Stephenson to Mr. Brewin

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A letter written at the Killingworth Colliery by Robert but conveying the views of his father George Stephenson, gives 'the velocities at which my Father recommends his Locomotive Engines to move' with 12 wagons, each carrying 3 tons. He also gives details of loads on gradients, and of rails.

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