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BW192/3/2/2/12/2/11
Prototype of the Foxton Inclined Plane at Bulbourne Works
Description
Black and white photograph showing a prototype of the proposed boat lift. Shows 2 tanks descending into the water, there are numerous people, including the engineer Gordon Thomas, stood on the small incline looking towards the camera. There is a locomotive in the background.
Date
13 November 1896
Reference code
BW192/3/2/2/12/2/11
Extent & medium
1 photograph
