05/06/2025
1855 Colonial Era India.
Railway Bridge on Bhore Ghaut. Bombay to Poona Line?
Early photograph showing the construction of the Bhor Ghat incline, which was conceived by George Clark, Chief Engineer of Bombay in the service of the East India Company.
Not sure of the exact location - all theories are welcome.
Vibart Collection of Views in South India.
Also described as 'The Reversing Station Viaduct; and Battery Hill cutting; at 11 1/4 miles'.
There used to be a reversing station on this ghat which trains of Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) used earlier. The reversing station was located between Monkey Hill and Khandala (Maharashtra) after tunnel no. 26. During night time lights of Khopoli can be seen from here.
Restored Image.
