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As the pioneer in railway development in the nineteenth century, the United Kingdom developed a great deal of experience in contracting for design and construction and was able to export its expertise throughout the world. It provides an interesting case study in the rise and fall of an earlier generation of contracting for public services.

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List of Resources:
 
The Railway Builders: Lives and Works of the Victorian Railway Contractors
Joby, R.S. , 1983
Newton Abbot: David & Charles
UK
 

The Railway Navvy
Brooke, David , 1983
Newton Abbot: David & Charles
UK
 

Life & Labours of Mr Brassey
Helps, Arthur , 1872
New York: August M. Kelley, 1969
Biography of one of the great railway contractors
USA
 

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  Last Updated: 30 January 2009