i.g.batten

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> 2. I have read/heard rumours that the calculation of distance was
> required for some sort of freight tariff. Does anybody have any idea
> about this?

Wagon-load freight was conveyed at a price that was calculated per-
mile, per-wagon.

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> 3. I have also heard rumours that the calculation was a result of some
> sort of statute, but again can't confirm this. Again, can anybody comment?

Common carrier wagon-load freight was an obligation. I'm not sure if
it stemmed from the original bills that built the railways, or the
grouping act.

ian