L1653 - Steam crane at work near Catesby Tunnel, Northamptonshire

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11250

Title

Description

L1653 - Steam crane and navvies working on the construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire, circa 1897. In many cases, these cranes would be fitted with a cab, fashioned by the contractors out of wood and corrugated metal. This photograph is therefore a good opportunity to see the engine in something like its original condition. T. Oliver & Son was the contractor responsible for building this section of the Railway (Contract No.4 Rugby to Woodford).

British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection

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Maker

S.W.A. Newton

LCC ID. No.

L1653.tif

Image Use

Personal use only unless otherwise agreed

Notes

IM&ICT - RC
Original media type: Glass plate negative

Exhibitions with this image

L1653 - Steam crane and navvies working on the construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire, circa 1897. In many cases, these cranes would be fitted with a cab, fashioned by the contractors out of wood and corrugated metal. This photograph is therefore a good opportunity to see the engine in something like its original condition. T. Oliver & Son was the contractor responsible for building this section of the Railway (Contract No.4 Rugby to Woodford).

British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection

More information about these photographs and the Great Central Railway can be found here

Subjects

Transport

Transport > Rail

Working Life

Working Life > Industrial

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