L1163 - Steam Excavator

L1163 - Steam Excavator
L1163 - Steam Excavator
L1163 - Steam Excavator
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Title
L1163 - Steam Excavator
Description
L1163 - A large steam powered excavation shovel, commonly known as a 'Steam Navvy', shown working on a shallow track bed near Woodford & Byfield, Northamptonshire. The shovel was used by T Oliver & Sons as part of Contract No. 4 (Rugby to Woodford). The shovel is housed inside a 'makeshift' wooden shell. Also in the photograph, taken c1897, is a four wheeled 'Thomas Oliver Contractors' freight wagon carrying a large steel tank.



British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection




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Maker
S.W.A. Newton
LCC ID. No.
L1163.tif
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Notes
IM&ICT - RC
Original media type: Glass plate negative
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