What was the Taff Vale case?
What was the Taff Vale case?
Taff Vale case, (1900–01), in Great Britain, the successful trial of a suit brought by the Taff Vale Railway Company against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants (ASRS) in which the courts held that a union could be sued for damages caused by the actions of its officials in industrial disputes.
When was the Taff Vale Railway built?
The Taff Vale Railway (TVR) was a standard gauge railway in South Wales, built by the Taff Vale Railway Company to serve the iron and coal industries around Merthyr Tydfil and to connect them with docks in Cardiff. It was opened in stages in 1840 and 1841….Taff Vale Railway.
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| Length | 124 miles (200 km) in 1921 |
Where does the Taff Trail start?
Cardiff Bay
In Cardiff, the Taff Trail starts in Cardiff Bay and follows the river through Grangetown, Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, Hailey Park, Forest Farm to Tongwynlais near Castell Coch. The Trail continues North ending in Brecon. Just a short ride away and you’re transported from cosmopolitan Cardiff to rural heaven.
How does block Signalling work?
Signalling block systems enable the safe and efficient operation of railways by preventing collisions between trains. The basic principle is that a track is broken up into a series of sections or “blocks”. Only one train may occupy a block at a time, and the blocks are sized to allow a train to stop within them.
Who maintains the Taff Trail?
Sustrans
The Taff Trail is part of the National Cycle Network, cared for by Sustrans.
What means Taff?
Noun. taff (plural taffs) (slang) A Welshman.
What is ODC in railway?
An over dimensional consignment (ODC) is the one which when loaded in an ordinary wagon would infringe the standard moving dimensions of the gauge over which it is to move.
What is sand hump in railway?
The ‘Sand Hump’ is an emergency dead end line covered with sand to take care of such emergencies only. The loco-pilot reported that he lost control of the engine at Cavalry Railway Station, ahead of Malkajigiri and the control room took a quick decision of diverting it into the Sand Hump.
Where does the Taff Trail end?
Brecon Beacons National Park
Distance: 88km / 55 miles The Taff Trail leads from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil, Talybont Reservoir and Brecon. It’s a mainly traffic-free route that takes in the sights of Wales’ vibrant capital before heading to the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and ending in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
Where does Taffy come from?
Taffy (candy)
| Salt water taffy with a U.S. quarter for scale | |
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| Alternative names | Salt water taffy |
| Region or state | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Main ingredients | sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, glycerine, water, butter, salt, flavoring, food coloring |
| Cookbook: Taffy Media: Taffy |
What do you call someone from North Wales?
Those from North Wales are sometimes referred to as “Gogs” (from “Gogledd” – the Welsh word for “north”); in comparison, those from South Wales are sometimes called “Hwntws” by those from North Wales.
What is BCN wagon?
BCNHL wagon is a Bogie covered wagon for carrying bagged commodities like cement, fertilizer and food grain etc. It is an 22.9t axle load (Gross load 22.9×4=91.6t) wagon. The design significantly increases rake throughput of bagged commodities compared to existing BCNA/BCNAHS rakes.
