Sack Barrow, Midland Railway

Made:
1844-1923 in unknown
maker:
Midland Railway

Sack barrow, Midland Railway, small two wheeled wooden barrow with metal tubular rungs, ex Clay Cross.

A variety of different size trolleys and barrows were needed to transport passenger luggage or goods safely around the station. As the railways could be asked to carry virtually anything, this wheeled transport needed to be robust and versatile to ensure the goods remained undamaged while moving around the station.

Details

Category:
Fixtures & Fittings from Railway Buildings
Object Number:
1981-7030
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 1245 mm x 457 mm
type:
sack barrow
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics