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Little Eaton Gangway
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The Little Eaton Gangway, officially the Derby Canal Railway, was a narrow gauge industrial wagonway serving the Derby Canal, in England, at Little Eaton in Derbyshire.
The Little Eaton Gangway in 1908 with the last train of loaded coal waggons
The Little Eaton Gangway in 1908 with the last train of loaded coal waggons
Replica Wagon at the Midland Railway Trust
Replica Wagon at the Midland Railway Trust
Wagonway
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Wagonways, also known as horse-drawn railways and horse-drawn railroad consisted of the horses, equipment and tracks used for hauling wagons, which preceded steam-powered railways. The terms plateway, tramway, dramway, were used. The advantage of wagonways was that far bigger loads could be transported with the same power.
Benjamin Outram's Little Eaton Gangway in July 1908 with the last train of loaded coal wagons arriving.
Benjamin Outram's Little Eaton Gangway in July 1908 with the last train of loaded coal wagons arriving.
Minecart shown in De Re Metallica (1556). The guide pin fits in a groove between two wooden planks.
Minecart shown in De Re Metallica (1556). The guide pin fits in a groove between two wooden planks.
Minecart from 16th century, found in Transylvania
Minecart from 16th century, found in Transylvania
A replica of a "Little Eaton Tramway" wagon, the tracks are plateways
A replica of a "Little Eaton Tramway" wagon, the tracks are plateways