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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
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

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Object Namephotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsPhotographs
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021924.75
Typical View of Plateau K. 640
Typical View of Plateau K. 640
Sir Robert Williams
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
Sir Robert Williams
Comencment of the Plateau K. 380
Comencment of the Plateau K. 380
Sir Robert Williams
Plateau at K. 415
Plateau at K. 415
Sir Robert Williams
Typical view in Angola
Typical view in Angola
Sir Robert Williams
Typical Angola Mountains
Typical Angola Mountains
Sir Robert Williams
Typical Valley in Angola
Typical Valley in Angola
Sir Robert Williams
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
Sir Robert Williams
Granite Formation typical of lower regions of Angola
Granite Formation typical of lower regions of Angola
Sir Robert Williams
S.S. ‘Afric’ on which the Crown Prince of Portugal arrived
S.S. ‘Afric’ on which the Crown Prince of Portugal arrived
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
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
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
Sir Robert Williams
View of Section of Work
View of Section of Work
Sir Robert Williams
View of Country at K. 240
View of Country at K. 240
Sir Robert Williams
View of small Kopje
View of small Kopje
Sir Robert Williams
View of Cutting (90 K. 720)
View of Cutting (90 K. 720)
Sir Robert Williams
View at K. 136
View at K. 136
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
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
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
Sir Robert Williams
November, 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