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Launch of Glasgow-Paisley Steam Service
- When
- March 1834
- Where
- George Square to Tontine Hotel, Paisley
In March 1834, six steam carriages began running hourly between Glasgow and Paisley at 10 mph.
Six carriages, constructed in 1834 and fitted to high standards, operated a regular passenger service. They ran from George Square in Glasgow to the Tontine Hotel in Paisley at hourly intervals, achieving an average speed of 10 mph.
Sources
- John Scott Russell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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