The subsequent cannon fire demoralized the defenders, some of whom retreated behind a rail fence, west of the square.
en.wikipedia.org Using a rail fence as a base, the men threw up a parallel fence and, filling the space between with new-mown grass, formed an effective breastwork.
en.wikipedia.org Interestingly, at least some of the material used in its construction was scrap, such as railroad ties and rails.
en.wikipedia.org The freight was ferried across by the competing railroads with small fleets of towboats, barges, and 323 "car floats", specially designed barges with rails so cars could be rolled on.
en.wikipedia.org All bathrooms come with tiles, shower doors, sanitary ware and heated towel rails included as standard.
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