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View of Rack section with Rack engine. Driving wheels Diam 3ft 4 in, Wheel base 14ft 2 ½ in, Cylinders 1"5"¼, Stroke 1ft 1 in, Weight of Engine 43,340 tons
View of Rack section with Rack engine. Driving wheels Diam 3ft 4 in, Wheel base 14ft 2 ½ in, Cylinders 1"5"¼, Stroke 1ft 1 in, Weight of Engine 43,340 tons
View of Rack section with Rack engine. Driving wheels Diam 3ft 4 in, Wheel base 14ft 2 ½ in, Cylinders 1"5"¼, Stroke 1ft 1 in, Weight of Engine 43,340 tons

View of Rack section with Rack engine. Driving wheels Diam 3ft 4 in, Wheel base 14ft 2 ½ in, Cylinders 1"5"¼, Stroke 1ft 1 in, Weight of Engine 43,340 tons

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Object Namephotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsPhotographs
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021924.37
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
Lengue Gorge. Rack Section of 1 in 16 or 6%
Lengue Gorge. Rack Section of 1 in 16 or 6%
Sir Robert Williams
Rack Section between Nos 1 and 2 Viaducts
Rack Section between Nos 1 and 2 Viaducts
Sir Robert Williams
Lengue Viaduct No1 showing view of Gorge, rack Section commenced on the right of picture and of Viaduct.
Lengue Viaduct No1 showing view of Gorge, rack Section commenced on the right of picture and of Viaduct.
Sir Robert Williams
58b. The 'Rack' section
58b. The 'Rack' section
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Lengue Viaduct No3. Extreme end of Rack Section
Lengue Viaduct No3. Extreme end of Rack Section
Sir Robert Williams
No.2 Viaduct on Rack Section
No.2 Viaduct on Rack Section
Sir Robert Williams
Viaduct No1. Span 295 ¼ ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 141 Tons
Viaduct No1. Span 295 ¼ ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 141 Tons
Sir Robert Williams
Viaduct No2 completed, Victoria Falls design. Span 137 ¾ ft Width 15 ½ ft Weight 124 tons
Viaduct No2 completed, Victoria Falls design. Span 137 ¾ ft Width 15 ½ ft Weight 124 tons
Sir Robert Williams
Viaduct No3 Span 236 ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 123 tons
Viaduct No3 Span 236 ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 123 tons
Sir Robert Williams
58a. Rack Track. Crossing Lengue Gorge
58a. Rack Track. Crossing Lengue Gorge
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Type of covered Goods Wagon. Length 34' 6", Width 7'11", Capacity 20 tons
Type of covered Goods Wagon. Length 34' 6", Width 7'11", Capacity 20 tons
Sir Robert Williams
73. Huambo. Machine shop showing wheel lathe
73. Huambo. Machine shop showing wheel lathe
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Driving Oxen into River Kokema
Driving Oxen into River Kokema
Sir Robert Williams
Image Not Available for BE102 Engine Drawing - Turning Gear Worm Wheels
BE102 Engine Drawing - Turning Gear Worm Wheels
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1950-1951
Image Not Available for BE102 Engine Drawing - Turning Gear Worm Wheels
BE102 Engine Drawing - Turning Gear Worm Wheels
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1950-1951
Image Not Available for Plan and Section of Coffee Peeler Wheels
Plan and Section of Coffee Peeler Wheels
William McKinnon and Company Limited
C.1884
Image Not Available for Blondin Detail Spur Wheels and Brake Wheels for Winding Gear
Blondin Detail Spur Wheels and Brake Wheels for Winding Gear
William McKinnon and Company Limited
1899
Image Not Available for RMS St. Helena (1000) St Helena Replacement Thermal Wheels No1-4 Wiring & Connection Diagram
RMS St. Helena (1000) St Helena Replacement Thermal Wheels No1-4 Wiring & Connection Diagram
A & P Appledore (Aberdeen) Ltd
16/10/1990
Image Not Available for BE102 Engine Drawings - Double Opening Balanced Slide valve for Low Pressure Cylinder 56" dia. x 39" stroke
BE102 Engine Drawings - Double Opening Balanced Slide valve for Low Pressure Cylinder 56" dia. x 39" stroke
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1950-1951
Image Not Available for BE103 Engine Drawings - Andrews and Cameron's Double Opening Balanced Slide Valve for L.P. Cylinder 56" diameter by 39" Stroke
BE103 Engine Drawings - Andrews and Cameron's Double Opening Balanced Slide Valve for L.P. Cylinder 56" diameter by 39" Stroke
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1944
View of Section of Work
View of Section of Work
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
Image Not Available for Spring & Towing hook for 11 1/4 Tons Pull
Spring & Towing hook for 11 1/4 Tons Pull
Alexander Hall and Company
1928