Stagecoach
Land Transport

Stagecoach

Early modern period–19th century

A stagecoach carried passengers between scheduled stopping points where horses could be changed. Suspension, braking and enclosed bodywork developed to make long road journeys more practical.

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A stagecoach carried passengers between scheduled stopping points where horses could be changed. Suspension, braking and enclosed bodywork developed to make long road journeys more practical.

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Image: Concord_Coach_no._251.jpg
Creator: Captain-tucker
License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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