STEAM, SOUTHERN ELECTRIC AND NETWORK SOUTHEAST

A LOOK BACK AT THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH WESTERN RAIL NETWORK OVER 180 YEARS

The backbone of the South Western rail network was built almost 180 years ago – its big aim at first was to carry cargo between London and the port of Southampton.

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