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First piece of line towards Coast from Catumbella, laid at rate of mile a day
First piece of line towards Coast from Catumbella, laid at rate of mile a day
First piece of line towards Coast from Catumbella, laid at rate of mile a day

First piece of line towards Coast from Catumbella, laid at rate of mile a day

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Object Namephotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsPhotographs
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021924.18
Typical view of Plateau, over which an average of a mile a day can be laid
Typical view of Plateau, over which an average of a mile a day can be laid
Sir Robert Williams
Catumbella Bridge. Span 247 feet – Weight 260 tonnes
Catumbella Bridge. Span 247 feet – Weight 260 tonnes
Sir Robert Williams
Catumbella Bridge & Fort
Catumbella Bridge & Fort
Sir Robert Williams
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
Type of Bogie Coaches attached to Material Train for Local Traffic during construction. One of the Cape Government Loco’s purchased by cable running 3 ½ days after arrival.
Type of Bogie Coaches attached to Material Train for Local Traffic during construction. One of the Cape Government Loco’s purchased by cable running 3 ½ days after arrival.
Sir Robert Williams
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
Sir Robert Williams
November, 1904
Discharging first ship S.S. "Cromarty" with temporary Pontoon Jetty erected in 27 hours
Discharging first ship S.S. "Cromarty" with temporary Pontoon Jetty erected in 27 hours
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Lobito's First Station
Lobito's First Station
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Bridging the first River
Bridging the first River
Sir Robert Williams
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268
Sir Robert Williams
Train of Bogie Wagons purchased from Cape Government. Landed as photographed to meet pressure of work.
Train of Bogie Wagons purchased from Cape Government. Landed as photographed to meet pressure of work.
Sir Robert Williams
Bimbus Water Station. From this Station 30,000 gallons of Water daily had been taken up Country during construction on the Waterless Section.
Bimbus Water Station. From this Station 30,000 gallons of Water daily had been taken up Country during construction on the Waterless Section.
Sir Robert Williams
Natal Indians at work. About 2000 Indians were imported from Natal, to supplement local labour.
Natal Indians at work. About 2000 Indians were imported from Natal, to supplement local labour.
Sir Robert Williams
Unnamed Panorama (presumed Lobito Bay)
Unnamed Panorama (presumed Lobito Bay)
Sir Robert Williams
Unnamed Panorama (presumed Lobito Bay)
Unnamed Panorama (presumed Lobito Bay)
Sir Robert Williams
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Launching Pontoons at Lobito Bay for discharging Cargo during erection of timber Pier
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Lobito Bay
Lobito Bay
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Timber Jetty, Lobito
Timber Jetty, Lobito
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Landing Camels at Jetty for Water camping
Landing Camels at Jetty for Water camping
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Standard Type of Locomotive employed: Wheel base, Engine and Tender 46ft 2in; Cylinders 17 in dia. 23 in Stroke; Driving Wheels 3’6 3/4 " dia.; Weight 84 tons
Standard Type of Locomotive employed: Wheel base, Engine and Tender 46ft 2in; Cylinders 17 in dia. 23 in Stroke; Driving Wheels 3’6 3/4 " dia.; Weight 84 tons
Sir Robert Williams
Union castle and Woermann Liners discharging railway material
Union castle and Woermann Liners discharging railway material
Sir Robert Williams
Standard type of Bogie Passenger Carriage
Standard type of Bogie Passenger Carriage
Sir Robert Williams