1997/008
Cast iron plate rail (c.1806) found beside the Caledonian Canal
Cast iron plate rail (c.1806) found beside the Caledonian Canal and most probably formed part of a temporary railway used to transport spoil and materials during its construction. This item was found (c.1980) in a field adjacent to the canal near Moy by Professor Roland Paxton.
For a general description and images of early cast iron plate railways see https://tringlocalhistory.org.uk/Railway/c03_track.htm.
| Acquisition Number | 1997/008 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Plate rail |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1806 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 918 (L) x 103 x 130 |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | December 1977 |
| Materials | Cast iron |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
