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The Iron Horse Chapter 8 - Mrs Marrot and Bob Visit the Great Clatterby “Works" Part 1
In which the industrious visitors, Mrs Marrot and her son Bob, behold the astonishing Grand National Trunk Railway works, where a multitude of trades unite, and steam-powered machinery performs tasks with such vigour and speed as to surpass all previous notions of manual labour. They explore the bustling timber and smiths’ departments, marvel at the enormous mechanical saws and hammers, and witness the remarkable skill and organisation by which each component is fashioned with precision, making a profound impression upon their minds.
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