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[–] The_v@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

A pair of horses or mules could move around 20-30tons of goods with a canal boat. The same pair would have a maximum load of 2-3 tons in a carriage.

Before trains, it was the most efficient way to move heavy loads over long distances.