Peak Tram under construction 1887

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 18:28

Original title: Fig. 1. The Hong-Kong funicular railway, in China. (From a photograph.)

This engraving shows the Peak Tram while still under construction. Note the loose cable which isn't tightened jet. Clearly visible is the Bowen Road bridge over the Peak Tram. Besides this, almost no buildings can be seen.

Source: LA NATURE. No. 755. NOVEMBER 19, 1887 [a French Journal, digitized and online at the Conservatoire numérique des arts et métiers]

Date picture taken
1887
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