1848/10/08
Civil engineer and architect's journal [more]
Railway in Spain.—An experimental trip was made on the 8th of October, on the railway from Barcelona to Mataro, by the directors and their friends. The journey from Barcelona to Mataro was made in an hour, exclusive of stoppages, and the journey back in 50 minutes—the distance is five leagues. The Barcelones are very proud of Catalonia being the first in Spain to possess a railway. The line was to be opened to the public on the 15th.
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