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Perak |
| 4 |
Selangor |
| 5 |
Negri [i.e. Negeri] Sembilan and Pahang |
| 6 |
The history of '64' |
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Portraits |
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Malayan railways |
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Non-Malayan photographs |
| 10 |
Sumatra, Singapore, Penang [i.e. Pinang] |
| 11 |
E.B. Maundrell collection 1906 |
| 12 |
J.B. Scrivenor collection circa 1904-circa 1910 |
| 13 |
The flood at Kota Baru [i.e. Bahru] [i.e. Baharu], Kelantan, 8th-10th December 1913 |
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Photograph collection of the British Association of Malaysia and Singapore
| Title |
Malayan railways |
| Reference |
BAM 8 |
| Covering Dates |
1890–1959 (1890s - 1950s.) |
| Extent and Medium |
21 images in 1 box + 1 large folder |
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| Content and context |
Contains miscellaneous prints, some by G.R. Lambert and Co., taken from the 1890s. Nos 4 - 15 relate to the Gunong Pondok Pass construction in 1902, 18-20 to the Emergency circa 1949 - 1953 and 21 is a group photograph of the Malayan Railway Board 1952. |
| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Asia |
| Malaysia |
| Perak |
| Selangor |
| West Malaysia |
| RCS/BAM 8 contains: |
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1
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Ballast train in cutting, looking back towards Kuala Lumpur [circa 1892]. 283 x 215 mm. A view looking down on a deep cutting, with a ballast train being unloaded by Indian and Chinese labour. The photograph was probably taken on the Ulu Selangor extension between Kuala Lumpur and Kepong. This line, running north-west from Kuala Lumpur to connect it with the main mining areas, was started in 1890 and reached Rawing in 1892 and Kuala Kubu in 1894.
Creator: G R Lambert and Co (?).
Fair condition, some curling and fading in from edges.. |
circa 1892 |
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2
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Train on Kepong Bank, Selangor [circa 1892]. 289 x 242 mm. A view from the side of the line looking towards a ballast train halted on an embankment running through dense forest. Kepong is situated six miles north-west of Kuala Lumpur.
Creator: G R Lambert and Co (?).
Fair condition, some fading in from edges and tears at corners.. |
circa 1892 |
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3
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Bank across Rawang Swamp, Selangor [circa 1892]. 278 x 243 mm. A view looking along a cutting through dense forest, with excavations and banking along the path of the line. The Rawang Swamp, between Rawang and Serendah and extending 1/2 mile in breadth was the major obstacle to this 4.66 mile section of line which was opened for traffic a year behind schedule in 1893.
Creator: G R Lambert and Co (?).
Fair condition, some bends and small tears.. |
circa 1892 |
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4
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Culvert at Peg 329, Sungei Serai, [Perak], 14.1.1902. 204 x 151 mm. A view looking down onto a partially constructed stepped culvert on the Taiping-Kuala Kangsar line, with earth works and boulders in the background. A note on the reverse reads: 'There are three culverts in the ravine. The man sitting on the boulder gives an idea of the size of things'. Railway extensions from Taiping eastwards to Kuala Kangsar were contemplated as early as 1888, the Resident Engineer reporting that "while such a line might not prove immediately remunerative - it would not be an expensive line to construct, there being no heavy work except at the 'Pass'. One of the advantages immediately following would be the reduction on carriage of goods to about one half of the present rates, and Kuala Kangsar would be brought within 1 1/2 hours of Taiping". The first surveys were made in 1891, and a more detailed proposal for a route over the pass prepared in 1897. Of the 20 mile line between the two towns, the gunon Pondok Pass occupied 9 miles 9 chains. The Perak Annual Report (1897) stated that in this area, the work is heavy as the country is very broken and rough, and it is anticipated that the majority of the cuttings will be in rock. Three tunnels (totalling 600 yards) would be needed (four were eventually built with a total of 900 yards) and the work was expected to be completed in 1902. In 1899 slow progress with the tunnelling and a shortage of sleepers (2, 000 per mile were required) slowed the pace, but number 3 tunnel was completed the following year and the others were progressing satisfactorily. Excessive rainfall in October and November 1902 again set back the schedule, with coolies unable to work, and a number of slips in banks and cuttings and the line was finally opened in 1903.
Creator: Unknown.
Fair condition, some bends and small tears.. |
14 Jan. 1902 |
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5
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Masonry Culvert 315, Bank No. 13. Maximum height on centre line 35 feet [circa 1902]. 194 x 132 mm. A view from the line looking towards a stepped culvert in the Gunong Pondok Pass on the Taiping-Kuala Kangsar line.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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6
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View of line looking south (taken from top of Sungei Serai Cutting showing slipped bank No. 17 (Peg 342), [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak circa 1902]. 193 x 151 mm. A view looking down on the line, with the collapsed bank in the foreground.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition, apart from slight fading at edges.. |
circa 1902 |
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7
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Good sample of a stepped culvert, Peg 357 [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak], 15.1.1902. 150 x 200 mm. A view from the line looking up the masonry culvert.
Creator: Unknown.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
15 Jan. 1902 |
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8
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40 feet bridge over jungle stream, Peg 513 [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 203 x 157 mm. A view looking towards the girder bridge, with jungle in the background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition, apart from slight fading at edges.. |
circa 1902 |
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9
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South face No. 2 Tunnel [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 156 x 203 mm. A view looking along the line towards the mouth of the tunnel.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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10
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Taiping-Kuala Kangsar (Bukit Gantong-Padang Rengas), view of line (Gunong Pondok in distance) taken from top of South face No. 2 Tunnel [circa 1902]. 155 x 201 mm. A view looking along the line which runs through a steep cutting, towards Gunong Pondok mountain on the horizon.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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11
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Deck of viaduct looking north with No. 3 Tunnel in distance [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 202 x 152 mm. A side view of the viaduct seen in the preceding print, with the mouth of No. 4 Tunnel in the left background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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12
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View of viaduct showing No. 4 Tunnel beyond cutting [Gunong Ponkok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 202 x 152 mm. A side view of the viaduct seen in the preceding print, with the mouth of No. 4 Tunnel in the left background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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13
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No. 50 cutting looking north [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak circa 1902]. 205 x 157 mm. A view looking along the line towards the cutting.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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14
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Bank No. 35 looking west, maximum height on centre line 63 feet [Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 198 x 143 mm. A view looking along the partially constructed bank. The work here is at an earlier stage than in most of the preceding prints.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1902 |
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15
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[Viaduct between Tunnels 3 and 4, Gunong Pondok Pass, Perak, circa 1902]. 200 x 152 mm.
Creator: Unknown.
Blurred.. |
circa 1902 |
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16
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[? View on railway, Gunong Pondok Pass, circa 1902]. 188 x 146 mm. A view showing a cutting at an unidentified location, probably on the way through the Gunong Pondok Pass.
Creator: Unknown.
Blurred.. |
circa 1902 |
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17
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International Express leaving Prai for Bangkok, circa 1930. 220 x 152 mm. Showing a locomotive pulling out of the station at Prai in Province Wellesley. The train is composed of Thai State Railway coaches and one Malayan Railway sleeping coach.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1930 |
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18
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Patrol train during Emergency, circa 1949. 291 x 157 mm. A side view of a patrol train with ballast waggons and armoured pill box. The waggons in front of the locomotive were loaded with ballast which would trigger and absorb the explosive force of any mines laid on the track. Behind the locomotive was a small armoured pillbox truck manned by the security forces. These trains ran ahead of passenger trains and were in use from about 1949 until the introduction of Wickham Trollies the following year.
Creator: Unknown.
Fair condition.. |
circa 1949 |
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19
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Wickham Trollies during Emergency, approaching Gemas, circa 1950. 219 x 151 mm. Showing two armoured patrol trollies approaching Gemas from Rompin on the East Coast Line. Like the patrol trains seen in the preceding print, the Wickham Trollies ran ahead of passenger trains and also sometimes operated independently in anti-terrorist activities.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
circa 1950 |
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20
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Reopening of the East Coast Line : special train conveying Sir Gerald Templer at Gua Musang, July 13 1953. 113 x 90 mm. Showing the Golden Blowpipe Express drawn by the locomotive Coronation, carrying the High Commissioner Sir Gerald Templer from Kuala Lipis in Pahang to Kota Bharu [i.e. Baharu] in Kelantan on the first journey on the line since 1941, when the track was destroyed.
Creator: Grenier, - , fl 1953, photographer.
Good condition.. |
13 July 1953 |
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21
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Malayan Railway Board, April 4 1952. 288 x 225 mm. (mounted in card frame). A group portrait of the Board, taken in Kuala Lumpur. Figures identified in the group are: Oscar Alan SPENCER (1913-); Member for Economic Affairs, Federation of Malaya 1951-1955; Head of Economic Secretariat 1956-1960; Tuanku YAACOB ibni Al Mahum; Member for Agriculture and Forestry, Federation of Malaya; A.A. FORWARD; Commissioner for Road Transport, Federation of Malaya; Raja UDA bin Raja Muhammad C.M.G., C.B.E.; Mentri Besar, Selangor; John Edward PEPPER (1903-); Malayan Civil Service 1928-1957; acting Financial Secretary, Federation of Malaya; (Sir) John Owen SANDERS (1892-1954); Works Manager, F.M.S. Railways, 1924; General Manager, Malayan Railways (appointed 1946) and Chairman of Railway Board; W.G.L. BLUNN; Unofficial member of Board; Colonel H.A. CAMPBELL, O.B.E.; unofficial member of Board and member of Federal Legislative Council; Minister of Transport 1953-1956; Minister of Finance 1956-1959; U.M.N. MENON; unofficial member of Board and member of Federal Legislative Council; D.A. MACKAY, J.P.; unofficial member of Board and member of Federal Legislative Council; F.H. ATKINSON; unofficial member of Board and member of Federal Legislative Council. A group of senior personnel from the Central Railway Workshops stand in the second row.
Creator: Happy Photo Studio.
Good condition.. |
4 Apr. 1952 |
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