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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.
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.

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Object Namephotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsPhotographs
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021924.23
Water Carriers Camp on the Waterless Section
Water Carriers Camp on the Waterless Section
Sir Robert Williams
Transporting Labour up Country
Transporting Labour up Country
Sir Robert Williams
Portugese Up-country Store
Portugese Up-country Store
Sir Robert Williams
Earthworks at the end of the Heavy Section, showing view of country ahead.
Earthworks at the end of the Heavy Section, showing view of country ahead.
Sir Robert Williams
Lobito's First Station
Lobito's First Station
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Photograph of ‘Pedro’ the Pet of the Job. This dog is always to be seen approaching the Station before the departure of each scheduled train.
Photograph of ‘Pedro’ the Pet of the Job. This dog is always to be seen approaching the Station before the departure of each scheduled train.
Sir Robert Williams
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
208. Construction of pumping station near Huambo to supply water to the Railway Workshops
208. Construction of pumping station near Huambo to supply water to the Railway Workshops
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Grading up on heavy Section
Grading up on heavy Section
Sir Robert Williams
View of Country at K. 240
View of Country at K. 240
Sir Robert Williams
Nearing easier Country
Nearing easier Country
Sir Robert Williams
Approaching easier country
Approaching easier country
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
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. Altitude 6700 ft K.320
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. Altitude 6700 ft K.320
Sir Robert Williams
Sir Charles Metcalfe and party riding through easy country
Sir Charles Metcalfe and party riding through easy country
Sir Robert Williams
Type of Granite Country encountered
Type of Granite Country encountered
Sir Robert Williams
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
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
Encampment during Sir Charles Metcalfe’s Tour of Inspection
Encampment during Sir Charles Metcalfe’s Tour of Inspection
Sir Robert Williams
Landing Camels at Jetty for Water camping
Landing Camels at Jetty for Water camping
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Keyston Water Drilling Machine
Keyston Water Drilling Machine
Sir Robert Williams
Abutment for Coreteva Viaduct shewing Camels resting after delivering loads of water.
Abutment for Coreteva Viaduct shewing Camels resting after delivering loads of water.
Sir Robert Williams