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Title: Unequal fares - Berks and Hants v main line via Swindon Post by: grahame on March 01, 2019, 20:09:33 Just to point out there's nothing new ... from the Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette, Thursday, 10 September 1863 which didn't have an online edition in those days so I can't offer you a link :(
(http://www.wellho.net/pix/bhgoodsfares.jpg) Title: Re: Unequal fares - Berks and Hants v main line via Swindon Post by: Bmblbzzz on March 01, 2019, 20:23:17 I'd be cheesed off if I was sending my goods on the Berks and Hants.
Title: Re: Unequal fares - Berks and Hants v main line via Swindon Post by: CyclingSid on March 02, 2019, 16:17:12 I wonder what the Kennet and Avon Canal would have quoted for carrying grain.
Title: Re: Unequal fares - Berks and Hants v main line via Swindon Post by: ray951 on March 02, 2019, 17:13:29 GWR bought the canal in 1852 and raised the tolls, I guess this was to remove any competition.
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