| Place | Africa: Egypt, Frontier, Sinai, Bir el Mazar |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | H02824 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | Egypt: Frontier, Sinai |
| Date made | c 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A break down train at work recovering a locomotive at Mazar, Sinai. The crane is from the ...
Description
A break down train at work recovering a locomotive at Mazar, Sinai. The crane is from the Egyptian State Railway stock, a Cowans Sheldon, Carlisle, 4-4 wheel arrangement, one of a batch of three, nos 1923-25/ of 1895. Note the slotted plate jib and chain rope.