British railways have been using two types of containers, covered railway vans and open vans, for traffic between Great Britain and Continent; advantages as put forth by trades are reduction of handling and elimination of packing in many instances; general success of innovation. (see also Ry. Gaz., vol. 51, no. 9, Aug. 30, 1929, pp. 324-325, 3 figs)


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    Title :

    Use of containers on the British railways


    Additional title:

    Int. Ry. Congress Assn. -- Bul



    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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