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Steam shovel constructing a new railway line [PRG 280/1/39/44] • Photograph

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Summary

A steam navvy, or steam shovel, used for constructing a new railway line at Cape Thevenard, South Australia. A researcher believes the model pictured was manufactured by Ransomes & Rapier.

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Physical description

photograph; 13.5 cm x 9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1920

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Earthmoving machinery -- South Australia
Excavating machinery -- South Australia
Traction-engines -- South Australia -- Thevenard

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Digitisation information

Date

16/05/2002

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,011 x 3,126 pixels (6.3 MP)

Size

6.29 MB

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