After Brunel
After Brunel's death in September 1859 Brereton took over his role as chief engineer for many railway companies, designing new works and alterations. He ran his business from Brunel's old office in Duke Street, London, while Brunel's widow Mary continued to reside in the rooms above. Some of Brunel's railways were still under construction, including the
- Bristol and South Wales Union Railway
- Cornwall Railway
- Dartmouth and Torbay Railway
- West Somerset Railway
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