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F Class Locomotive In The Central Highlands Region [Victoria]

c1875. Albumen paper photograph, carte-de-visite format, collectors’ annotations in ink and pencil on backing verso, 6 x 9.9cm. Slight foxing and soiling, laid down on original backing.

“Three engine crew pose with Victorian Railways F class 2-4-0 type steam locomotive No. 98 (built by Beyer Peacock, Manchester, 1873). The engine is parked in a station yard coupled to mixed goods and passenger train. In the background can be seen a crowd of further people surrounding a water crane for refilling locomotive tenders.” Ref: Museums Victoria.

Scarce early image of an Australian locomotive.

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Item #CL206-14

Price (AUD): $1,650.00  other currencies