London Pneumatic Despatch Railway

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London Pneumatic Despatch Railway Dec 19, 2014 17:09:31 GMT rapidtransitman likes this

Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 17:09:31 GMT

I'd heard of the Beach Pneumatic Transit in New York, but I didn't know London had its own version; I've never seen it mentioned on here:

www.newstatesman.com/future-proof/2013/12/londons-victorian-hyperloop-forgotten-pneumatic-railway-beneath-capitals-street

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London Pneumatic Despatch Railway Dec 19, 2014 22:53:24 GMT

Post by phillw48 on Dec 19, 2014 22:53:24 GMT

Yes, remains of it still exist buried beneath the streets. At one time it was used either as part of a drainage system or for telephone cables, I can't remember which now. A car from the system is preserved IIRC at the City of London Museum.

ianvisits Posts: 331	London Pneumatic Despatch Railway Jan 3, 2015 13:37:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ianvisits on Jan 3, 2015 13:37:05 GMT Dec 19, 2014 22:53:24 GMT phillw48 said: A car from the system is preserved IIRC at the City of London Museum. The British Postal Museum & Archive depot in Debden.

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