Bhore Collection

George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson
l. to r. George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson joint managers; James J Berkley chief engineer Date: 1856

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The Bhore Ghaut Incline, the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, 1867

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Fall of a Viaduct on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway: Broken Viaduct on the Bhore Ghaut Incline Two Days after its Fall, 1867

Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct, 3, 000 men employed; Khumnee Hill; mouth of Tunnel no 11; at 4 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Great retaining walls along the flank of Soangiri Hill; at 4 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Retaining wall and viaducts; Soangiri Hill above Oonee; at 4 miles Date: 1856

Village of Oonee; contractors workshops; Mr Clowser, joint manager of contract Date: 1856

Entrance to Tunnel no 9 from Tunnel no 8; Viaduct 100 ft high between them at 3 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Group of visitors to the works Date: 1856

Lanowlee Depot and the summit of incline; at 15 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Khandalla Station; at 13 1 / 4 miles
Khandalla Station; at 13 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Khandalla from the Tank; railway cutting; Delmont and Elphinstone Point; at 13 miles Date: 1856

View of Elphinstone Point from Khandalla Date: 1856

Khandalla Railway and Barracks; Carnac Point, and the Dukes Nose Mountain; at 12 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Khandalla Railway along scarp of ravine; Tunnels nos 25 and Delmont House; at 12 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Viaduct 150 ft high, in a ravine of Soangiri Hill at 3 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Railway along the scarp of the Great Khandalla Ravine; Tunnels nos 24 and 25; at 12 1/4 miles Date: 1856

View of Khandalla Ravine and Elphinstone Point, with Nath-ka-Doonghur Mountain in the centre Date: 1856

Khandalla and the great ravine from the long Tunnel; Pollard heights in the back ground Date: 1856

Khandalla Carnac Point, & Dukes Nose Mountains
Khandalla Carnac Point, and the Dukes Nose Mountains, from Mr Berkleys bungalow Date: 1856

Lower entrance to Tunnel no 25; at 12 miles Date: 1856

The Dukes Nose; railway and Battery Hill; at 11 3/4 miles Date: 1856

The Dukes Nose; Battery Hill cutting; and Reversing Station Viaduct; at 11 1/2 miles Date: 1856

The Reversing Station Viaduct, Ghaut Road

The Reversing Station Viaduct; and Battery Hill cutting; at 11 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Battery Hill; cart-road to railway; the Concan and Campoolee Station 1, 800 ft below; at 11 miles Date: 1856

Viaduct, with temporary staging; mouth of Tunnel no 8 at 3 1

Shebee Hill; cart-road along railway; Concan below; Matheran Hill in the distance; at 10 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Shebee Hill; railway embankment over Nath Khind; scarp of great ravine; at 10 miles Date: 1856

Nath-ka-Doonghur; railway viaducts and mouth of Tunnel no 22; at 9 1/2 miles Date: 1856

The great ravine; Nath-ka-Doonghur Viaduct, from entrance to Tunnel no 22; at 9 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Railway retaining wall and vaulting arches; at 9 1/8 miles Date: 1856

Viaduct and walls below Nath-ka-Doonghur, looking down the incline; at 9 1/8 miles Date: 1856

Railway viaduct and retaining walls on rock escarpment, looking up to Khandalla; at 9 1/8 miles Date: 1856

Rock cutting, looking down towards Tunnel no 21; at 9 miles Date: 1856

Bridge and retaining wall on rock escarpment; at 8 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Railway and walls looking down the incline; at 8 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Viaduct no. 1; at 3 1 / 4 miles
Viaduct no.1; at 3 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Workmens huts; railway cuttings; great ravine; and Rajmuchee Forts; at 8 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Cuttings 42 and 43, from Tunnel 19, looking up the incline; at 8 miles Date: 1856

Tunnels 16 and 17, from Tunnel 18, looking down the incline; at 7 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Tunnels 17 and 18, from top of Tunnel 16, looking up the incline; at 7 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Village of Gambir Nath; workmens huts; Rajmuchee Forts; at 7 1/2 miles Date: 1856

Rock cutting in progress, from face of Tunnel no 15; at 7 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Khumnee Hill rock cutting, 58 ft deep; at 5 1/4 miles Date: 1856

Entrance to Khumnee Hill Tunnel; River Oolassa; at 5 miles Date: 1856

Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct, 169 ft high; at 4 3/4 miles Date: 1856

Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct and Soangiri Hill; at 4 3/4 miles Date: 1856

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"Bhore: A Glimpse into the Historic Engineering Marvels" Step back in time and witness the incredible engineering feats of Bhore, a place that holds tales of innovation and perseverance. From the minds of George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson, this captivating destination became synonymous with groundbreaking railway infrastructure. The Disaster on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway: the Reversing Station, Bhore Ghaut - a haunting reminder of the challenges faced during construction. Despite setbacks, these visionary engineers pushed forward to create an enduring legacy. Marvel at the Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct, where 3, 000 men toiled tirelessly to bring this magnificent structure to life. Its grandeur stands as a testament to human determination and skill. Witness greatness along Soangiri Hill as you encounter great retaining walls that defy gravity. These colossal structures showcase man's ability to conquer nature's obstacles while preserving its beauty. Journey through Oonee village where contractors' workshops buzzed with activity. Here, dreams were forged into reality as workers meticulously crafted every piece needed for this monumental project. Experience awe-inspiring moments at Tunnel no 9 from Tunnel no 8 entrance; it is here that darkness meets light as trains pass through these remarkable passages connecting distant lands. Join a group of visitors who marveled at these works in progress – their excitement palpable as they witnessed history being made before their eyes. Lanowlee Depot awaits your exploration - stand atop its summit and take in breathtaking views while contemplating the immense effort required for such an undertaking. Khandalla Station beckons travelers at 13 1/4 miles - a bustling hub where journeys begin or continue amidst architectural splendor. It serves as a testament to how far we have come since those early days when Bhore was just an idea waiting to be realized.