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To: C19fan

His son, Isambard K., was a fascinating figure. Built the “Great Eastern.”

2 posted on 11/14/2017 6:20:13 AM PST by Buttons12

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To: Buttons12

Also built the Great Western Railway. Originally had 7’ ¼” gauge tracks.

6 posted on 11/14/2017 6:27:35 AM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)

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To: Buttons12

cable laying ship,

14 posted on 11/14/2017 8:13:33 AM PST by OregonRancher (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints)

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