1846 in rail transport

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This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1846.

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Furness Railway No. 3, entered service February 1846 in the north of England Hugh llewelyn 3 (5384898364).jpg
Furness Railway No. 3, entered service February 1846 in the north of England

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Arnside is a railway station on the Furness Line, which runs between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The station, situated 12+14 miles (20 km) north-west of Lancaster, serves the village of Arnside in Cumbria. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.

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