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Image Not Available for A small boat rests on the low iron wheels of the transport car and with the guidance of a pulley system moves over the mountain.
A small boat rests on the low iron wheels of the transport car and with the guidance of a pulley system moves over the mountain.
Image Not Available for A small boat rests on the low iron wheels of the transport car and with the guidance of a pulley system moves over the mountain.

A small boat rests on the low iron wheels of the transport car and with the guidance of a pulley system moves over the mountain.

Creator Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.2 x 18.2 cm (5 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/8925
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The waterwheel provides the energy for the pulley system to move the loaded transport cars up the next incline.
The waterwheel provides the energy for the pulley system to move the loaded transport cars up the next incline.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The transport cars are secured at the pulley system waiting for the next boat to be moved up the incline..
The transport cars are secured at the pulley system waiting for the next boat to be moved up the incline..
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Elblag Canal is a canal in Poland which can accommodate small vessels up to 50 tons displacement. Today this canal is used mainly for recreational purposes. A view of the highest point of the canal showing the rails, the wheels for rope guidance and t
The Elblag Canal is a canal in Poland which can accommodate small vessels up to 50 tons displacement. Today this canal is used mainly for recreational purposes. A view of the highest point of the canal showing the rails, the wheels for rope guidance and t
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A typical loaded boat passes the pulley system and approaches the mountain incline in order to reach the next canal section.
A typical loaded boat passes the pulley system and approaches the mountain incline in order to reach the next canal section.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for To provide a counterbalance, the pulley system works such that a transport car is lowerer down the incline to counterbalance an upward moving car.
To provide a counterbalance, the pulley system works such that a transport car is lowerer down the incline to counterbalance an upward moving car.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A bell sounds the alarm and the waterwheel begins to turn to start the movement of the pulley system.
A bell sounds the alarm and the waterwheel begins to turn to start the movement of the pulley system.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A giant python rests after devouring a 60 lb. pig.
A giant python rests after devouring a 60 lb. pig.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A large group of spectators come out to view the spectacular sight of the transport car with a loaded boat on the rails coming up from a mountainous incline..
A large group of spectators come out to view the spectacular sight of the transport car with a loaded boat on the rails coming up from a mountainous incline..
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Spectators view a unusual sight; a transport car carrying a loaded boat glides to a stop in front of the administration building.
Spectators view a unusual sight; a transport car carrying a loaded boat glides to a stop in front of the administration building.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for An empty transport car shows the stable construction of these vehicles for the heaviest loads.
An empty transport car shows the stable construction of these vehicles for the heaviest loads.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two caged tigers rest in the afternoon sun.
Two caged tigers rest in the afternoon sun.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A small red fox sits on top of his kennel in the snowy outdoors.
A small red fox sits on top of his kennel in the snowy outdoors.
Dr. Herbert Schmidt-Schaumburg
1930s
Photograph
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