Chapter 10

CHAT MOSS--CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY.

George Stephenson appointed engineer--Chat Moss 173-192 described--The resident engineers--Mr. Dixon's visit of inspection--Stephenson's theory of a floating road--Operations begun--Tar-barrel drains--The embankment sinks in the Moss--Proposed abandonment of the work--Stephenson perseveres--The obstacles conquered--Road across Parr Moss--The road formed--Stephenson's organization of labour--The Liverpool Tunnel--Olive Mount Cutting--Sankey Viaduct--Stephenson and Cropper--Stephenson's labours--Pupils and assistants--His daily life--Practical education--Evenings at home