| Chronology: | Bargery Number | | | Main Themes: |
| 1825-29 | | | Wonder at the new technology | |
| 1830-34 | | | Anticipation of beneficial effects | |
| 1835-39 | 099; 141; 199; 564 | | | Impact on stage coaches and other horse-drawn road transport |
| 1840-44 | 480 | | | |
| 1845-49 | | | ||
| Uncertain | 349 |
The Newport Railway
Success to the Newport Railway,
Along the braes of the Silvery Tay,
And to Dundee straightway,
Across the Railway Bridge o' the Silvery Tay,
Which...
Synopsis: Reply to Wordsworth's sonnet objecting to the Kendal & Windermere railway countering Wordsworth's objections by describing the benefits the railway will bring.
A weaver describes the railway - notes that it has depressed stage coach trade - but expects new railways to benefit weavers. [199Synopsis]
A general complaint about political changes and new technology includes references to steam coaches and railways.
A celebration of the new railway and the people who went to see it.
Discomforts and dangers of railway travel
Looks forward to being able to move people and goods quickly and celebrates the expected demise of the coaching trade.
A visitor to Dublin sees the first railway in Ireland and also the road steam coach Erin. [099Synopsis]
Anticipates the benefits of the railway; the demise of the coaching trade; and, the risks of investing in the railway.
A sail maker laments the effect of the railway upon river boats and comments on the shortened journey times that the railway will bring.
A Tyne river pilot anticipates the impact of steam boats and railways.