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ENGINEERING WONDERS OF THE WORLD VOLUME II.
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Archibald Williams
Archibald Williams
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Emerald Publishing Limited
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https://doi.org/10.1680/ewotwv2.50914
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Publication date:
2011
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THE UGANDA RAILWAY.

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Howard Hensman
Howard Hensman
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Howard Hensman
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    2011

  • First Suggestions for the Line.

  • Construction of the Line advocated.

  • The Starting point.

  • Nairobi.

  • Difficulties of Construction.

  • Adventures with Lions.

  • Carelessness and its Results.

  • A Humorous Incident.

  • Engineering Difficulties.

  • Climbing down the Escarpment.

  • Construction Delays.

  • Marauding Natives.

  • Water Difficulties.

  • The Rolling Stock.

  • Wash-outs.

  • Living Telegraph Poles.

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