Life in Brampton with the Dandy
“Life in Brampton with the Dandy” by David Moorat, published by History Into Print in August 2018, offers a detailed examination of the historical travel arrangements for rail passengers heading to Brampton. This 72-page book delves into the challenges faced by travelers over the past 182 years, particularly focusing on the inconvenient journey that begins with a train ticket to Brampton but requires additional travel by Dandy wagon and foot to reach the town center.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the social and political factors that have contributed to the ongoing transportation issues in Brampton. Moorat investigates the reasons behind the uncomfortable Dandy wagon experience and the historical context that has left the town without a convenient railway station. The book provides insights into the engineering and transportation challenges faced by passengers, making it a relevant reference for those interested in the history of railroads and travel logistics.
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Travelling arrangements for rail passengers to Brampton, have been the subject of scathing reports over the past 182 years: …having booked a ticket for Brampton our traveller will discover as he alights from the train that Brampton is yet a further two miles away and that he is obliged to pay for and embark upon a further stage of his journey in a Dandy wagon in which passengers are huddled together, first drawn by a horse and then run down an incline without motive power until he is landed at a coal staith. Here, he discovers that he is still three quarters of a mile from the centre of Brampton – a journey he must then complete on foot. What were the reasons for this unfortunate state of affairs for travellers, and why was the name Dandy given to this uncomfortable mode of travel? David Moorat’s research sets out to trace the events, retells the incidents which took place and discusses the social and political pressures that brought about this frustrating set of circumstances that has left Brampton town still without a convenient railway station.
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