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KCR (British Section) Kitson 2-6-4 Locomotive

Submitted by Chinarail on Sat, 2018-01-20 16:56

The "Peak" Tram

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2015-07-01 01:11

Clearer view on 2nd generation Richmond house during demolition.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
2000
Places shown in this photo: 
31 Barker Road (2nd generation Richmond House?) [c.1952-c.1999]
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MTR planning study 1967

Submitted by 80sKid on Mon, 2014-12-29 16:22

Interesting excerpts from the 60s study here: http://www.hkitalk.net/HKiTalk2/thread-885346-1-1.html

Unidentied KCR railway scene

Submitted by Chinarail on Sat, 2013-02-02 10:28
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

 

Canton-Kowloon Railway poster

Submitted by IDJ on Fri, 2012-01-27 23:11
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1935
Places shown in this photo: 
KCR Terminus, TST [1916-1978]

The railway's title in the poster is the reverse to that with it was commonly known in Hong Kong until its takeover by the MTR in recent years. One building depicted looks more Japanese/Korean than Chinese so the poster designer may have been from overseas and never set foot in China.

Fei Express into Kowloon from Canton - New Territories in background

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2011-12-31 17:33
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1937

Looking north-east from Signal Hill, across Chatham Road.

Taipo Belle: The fastest motor coach in China

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2011-12-15 09:56
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1935
Places shown in this photo: 
Holt's Wharf [1910-c.1971]

One of several shots of the railway that James took from the top of Signal Hill.

Locomotive passing Chatham Road Camp [1946-1977]

Submitted by Unknown user (not verified) on Tue, 2011-06-07 11:41
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1940
Places shown in this photo: 
Chatham Road Camp [1946-1977]

Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park Monorail

Submitted by IDJ on Sat, 2011-01-15 16:35
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1989
Places shown in this photo: 
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park [1947-1997]

1980 KCR Clocktower

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2011-01-13 03:35
Image (external): 
Binary Data 4751478578

Looking rather lonely after all the station buildings had been demolished.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1981
Places shown in this photo: 
Clock Tower of KCR Terminus [????- ]
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