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| Picture No | 10215946 |
| Date | 1899 |
| Description | Cape to Ciaro railway, the first engine to reach Salisbury |
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The Cape to Cairo Railway, on 19th June 1899 celebrations began at Beira to signalise the opening of the line to Salisbury. Pictured here is the first engine to reach Salisbury. The builders of the line, Mr Lawley and Mr Pauling marked the occasion with a great party.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News. 19 August 1899 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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