Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Henry Pinkus

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1834 Patented an atmospheric railway system derived from the work of George Medhurst

1835 Henry Pinkus launched a prospectus for the National Pneumatic Railway Association.

1839 Patented improvements in endless-railway and carriages. [1]

Built an experimental line for half a mile alongside the Kensington Canal.

Believed to be of American birth.

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. The Engineer 1917/08/10
  • The Atmospheric Railways by Howard Clayton. Published privately in 1966.