02243cam a22003013u 4500 21956 UtSlPG 20260610133515.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Knaresbrough Rail-Way Committee (Knaresborough, England) Report of the Knaresbrough Rail-way Committee Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-28 Transcribed from the March 1820 edition by David Price "Report of the Knaresbrough Rail-way Committee" is a scientific publication authored by the Knaresbrough Rail-way Committee, likely written in the early 19th century. This report presents the findings and proposals related to the development of a railway system intended to facilitate transportation and commerce in the Knaresbrough area, previously considered for a canal project. The book discusses the potential economic benefits of the railway and the geographical and material advantages of the proposed route. In the report, the Committee outlines the impracticalities associated with constructing a canal due to the local geography, including significant elevation changes and inadequate water supply. Subsequently, they shift their focus to proposing a railway line that would optimize transport capabilities for various local industries, particularly the lead and flax industries, and improve access to essential resources like coal, agricultural products, and building materials. The report includes detailed cost estimates, projected revenues, and an understanding of regional commerce needs, ultimately advocating for the railway as a more advantageous alternative to the canal project to bolster local trade and economic growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Railroads -- England -- Knaresborough https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21956 63100 63100