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Shebee Hill; railway embankment over Nath Khind
Shebee Hill; railway embankment over Nath Khind; scarp of great ravine; at 10 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
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Shebee Hill: Railway Embankment Over Nath Khind, 1856 - A captivating image of Shebee Hill, the railway embankment over Nath Khind in India, showcases the engineering marvel of the 19th century transport revolution. This photograph, taken in 1856, captures the railway embankment as it gracefully traverses the great ravine, with Nath Khind in the background. The hill, now known as Shebee Hill, was a significant challenge for the railway constructors due to its steep incline and the need to cross the deep ravine. The railway line, a part of the Peninsula Railway, was a crucial development for transportation in India during the British colonial era. The construction of the railway line was a massive undertaking, requiring the collaboration of several notable engineers and surveyors, including John Tredwell, Henry Swainston, and William Clowes. The railway line was built to connect Mumbai (then Bombay) with Thane and beyond, revolutionizing the way goods and people were transported across the region. The image reveals the railway embankment's impressive scarp, which was built to withstand the steep incline and the forces of nature. The railway line's construction marked a significant milestone in the history of transportation in India, paving the way for further railway expansion and the modernization of the transportation sector. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who worked tirelessly to build this railway line, forever changing the way people and goods moved across the Indian Peninsula.
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