Swainston 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

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Swainston Manor, Isle of Wight, seat of Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 10th baronet. Built in the 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph

Dunster Castle, Somerset, seat of John Fowles Luttrell. Motte and bailey castle built by William de Mohun, later a country house

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

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"Swainston: A Journey Through History and Landscapes" Step into the world of Swainston, where stories intertwine with remarkable individuals like George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson. Durham County Rugby Team's triumphs echo through time, showcasing the spirit of this vibrant community. From the grandeur Manor on the Isle of Wight, once a seat of Sir Fitzwilliam, to Dunster Castle in Somerset, home to John Fowles Luttrell - these historic landmarks remind us of an era steeped in elegance and heritage. But it is not just about stately homes; it's also about engineering marvels. The Mhow-ke-Mullee Viaduct stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity with its 3, 000-strong workforce. Great retaining walls along Soangiri Hill showcase man's ability to conquer nature while creating beauty that lasts for generations. As we explore further, we stumble upon the village of Oonee and its bustling contractor workshops, and is here that dreams are forged into reality as tunnels emerge from nothingness - Tunnel no 9 leading us eagerly towards Tunnel no 8. A group of visitors gathers at the worksite, witnessing firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship poured into every brick laid. Lanowlee Depot emerges majestically against the backdrop of inclines reaching their summit - a symbol of progress amidst challenging terrain. And finally, Khandalla Station welcomes weary travelers after a journey spanning 13 1/4 miles. Here lies another chapter in Swainston's story - one filled with anticipation for what lies beyond this station platform. Swainston beckons you to immerse yourself in its rich tapestry woven by extraordinary people and breathtaking landscapes. Step into history; embrace adventure; discover Swainston.