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107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side

107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Date1929
Object Namephotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsEngineering
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021921.138
About MePhotograph contained within black photograph album ABDMS021921, numbered and identified with captions written in black ink.
104. Showing the end of the Railway Angolan Territory as seen from Belgian Congo Territory looking across the River LUAU
104. Showing the end of the Railway Angolan Territory as seen from Belgian Congo Territory looking across the River LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
106. LUAU. The last pair of Rails looking across the River LUAU towards the Belgian Congo
106. LUAU. The last pair of Rails looking across the River LUAU towards the Belgian Congo
Sir Robert Williams
1929
105. River LUAU. Natural frontier between Angolan and Belgian Congo
105. River LUAU. Natural frontier between Angolan and Belgian Congo
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
216. View at LUAU showing river and end of Ry
216. View at LUAU showing river and end of Ry
Sir Robert Williams
1929
217. River LUAU taken from temporary bridge
217. River LUAU taken from temporary bridge
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Benguela Railway
Benguela Railway
Sir Robert Williams
1929
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
Sir Robert Williams
1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Scenes at Lobito Station at departure of the special train for LUAU
Scenes at Lobito Station at departure of the special train for LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
99. The Special nearing the frontier at Luau
99. The Special nearing the frontier at Luau
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Grass Shelter at LUAU where the Banquet was held after Opening
Grass Shelter at LUAU where the Banquet was held after Opening
Sir Robert Williams
1929
103. Grass Shelter at LUAU where the Banquet was held after Opening
103. Grass Shelter at LUAU where the Banquet was held after Opening
Sir Robert Williams
1929
134a. Frontier stone at LUAU about to be unveiled
134a. Frontier stone at LUAU about to be unveiled
Sir Robert Williams
1929
134b. The frontier stone at LUAU unveiled June 10, 1929
134b. The frontier stone at LUAU unveiled June 10, 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Scene at Opening Ceremony at LUAU June 10, 1929
Scene at Opening Ceremony at LUAU June 10, 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
111. Group round the historic frontier stone taken after the Opening Ceremony at LUAU
111. Group round the historic frontier stone taken after the Opening Ceremony at LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
214. Special nearing frontier at LUAU
214. Special nearing frontier at LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
85. Quando Dam. Photo shows the falls of the River Quando and the dam partly built
85. Quando Dam. Photo shows the falls of the River Quando and the dam partly built
Sir Robert Williams
1929
86. Quando Dam. The River as seen from the Dam which will feed the pipeline for power supply
86. Quando Dam. The River as seen from the Dam which will feed the pipeline for power supply
Sir Robert Williams
1929
38. Native Guard of Honour await arrival of the party from England at the Railway Jetty Lobito
38. Native Guard of Honour await arrival of the party from England at the Railway Jetty Lobito
Sir Robert Williams
1929