HC Deb 06 November 1882 vol 274 c849
MR. GUY DAWNAY

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is true that it is proposed to establish permanently an Army Railway Corps?

MR. CHILDERS

Yes, Sir; I am considering the feasibility of converting one or more Companies of Royal Engineers into a Railway Corps, with permanent cadres, which, could be rapidly expanded when required on active service; but the details have not yet been worked out.