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Never-stop railway at British Empire Exhibition 1924
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Never-stop railway at British Empire Exhibition 1924
Diagram showing step-on, step-off method, where people walked slowly onto the moving carriage that went around the British Empire Exhibition, in Wembley, designed by William Yorath Lewis. The system was entirely automatic without locomotive driver or guard, with a high carrying capacity. Date: 1924
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Automatic Carriages Continuous Diagram Engineering Exhibitions Invention Lewis Method Moving Passengers Rails Rollers Spiral Step Stop Stopped System Track Transit Wembley 1924
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This diagram illustrates the innovative Never-stop Railway system designed by William Yorath Lewis for the British Empire Exhibition held in Wembley, London, in 1924. The exhibition, a grand celebration of the British Empire's achievements, attracted millions of visitors from around the world. The Never-stop Railway was a remarkable engineering feat of the 1920s, designed to transport passengers around the vast exhibition site efficiently and seamlessly. The system was entirely automatic, eliminating the need for a locomotive driver or guard. The railway consisted of a series of moving carriages that circulated continuously on a spiral track. Passengers could step on and off the moving carriages at their convenience using a step-on, step-off method. The carriages were equipped with rollers that enabled smooth and safe boarding and disembarking. The system's high carrying capacity made it an ideal solution for transporting large numbers of people around the exhibition grounds. The Never-stop Railway was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the time. Its continuous transit system was a significant departure from traditional railways and paved the way for future developments in transport technology. The railway's success at the British Empire Exhibition solidified its reputation as a groundbreaking invention and a symbol of progress during the 1920s. This diagram provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique insight into the engineering marvels of the era and the innovative solutions that shaped the way we travel.
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