Single Wheeled Hand Barrow, Great Western Railway

Made:
1900-1940 in unknown
maker:
Great Western Railway

Single wheeled hand barrow, Great Western Railway, 1900-1940.

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:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1991-7432
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 125 mm x 1750 mm x 690 mm,
type:
hand barrow
credit:
British Rail, Newbury Racecourse Station