This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAMPARD SMITH EDWARDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EUC.2ACI/3175.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Brian If you take a look at: http://www.jimella.nildram.co.uk/swindon.htm You will find that Mr Brunel decided in 1841 to site his Railway Works at SWINDON and they were up and running by 1843. A Googleof "SWINDON Wilts" Railways should provide you with much information. Jim http://www.payman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/wiltshire/odyframe.htm