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Malt by Export Express: Christmas Drinks Assured!

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  1. National Railway Museum

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    This article from the 1959 British Railways Eastern Region staff magazine describes how the (then) largest*fully mechanised malting plant in Europe used private sidings and British Railways ”Export Express*delivery” to transport malt around the world for Christmas.
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    The Export Express service guaranteed next day delivery at British ports. Malt distribution from the plant in Knapton, North Yorkshire*kept*stationmaster Mr*Douglas and his two signalmen ”busy all day every day”.
    Railway*company*staff magazines are a fantastic resource for family and social history: you can come and browse them in our library and archive centre.*


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