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The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
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The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
Engraving showing the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, carrying mail, of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London. This was an experimental setup to test the design of the tube and related engines over a quarter of a mile of irregular ground. Once the carriage was in the tube, the door was shut and pneumatic pressure used to suck the carriage through the tube. The companys intention was to link Londons Post offices and railway stations with a network of underground pneumatic tubes
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Battersea Companys Despatch Engines Experimental Intention Irregular Letter Link Londons Mail Mile Mouth Net Work Offices Parcel Pneumatic Pressure Quarter Related S Hut Stations Test Tube Tubes Under Ground Set Up
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This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the experimental setup of the Pneumatic Despatch Company's innovative mail delivery system in Battersea, London, circa 1870. The image showcases the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, meticulously designed to transport mail through an underground network. The irregular ground over which the quarter-mile long tube was being tested is evident in the undulating terrain surrounding the SHUT door of the test shut. Once the mail-carrying carriage was securely positioned within the tube, the door was closed, and pneumatic pressure was employed to suck the carriage through the tube at impressive speeds. The Pneumatic Despatch Company's intention was to link London's Post Offices and railway stations with an extensive network of underground pneumatic tubes, revolutionizing the mail delivery process. This historical engraving illustrates the intricacies of the design and the engineering prowess required to create such a system. The related engines, not visible in this image, were crucial to the successful operation of the pneumatic tubes. The test at Battersea marked a significant step towards the establishment of an efficient and under-ground mail delivery system, a precursor to modern-day parcel services. The Pneumatic Despatch Company's vision of linking London's Post Offices and railway stations with a network of tubes was an ambitious one, and this image offers a unique insight into the experimental phase of this groundbreaking project.
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