ABSTRACT
The First Railway—Prejudices—Foolish Opposition—Last Day for Specifications—The Opening Ceremony—Navvies—The Two Gauges—Comfort and Discomfort—A Train arrives at Euston—The Journey to Manchester —Refreshment Rooms—The Queen's First Journey—Steamers—The “Great Western”—Cunard Line—The “Great Eastern”—Overland Route—Telegraphs.
