Title
Drilling machine with diamond bit powered by compressed air
Caption
Drilling machine with diamond bit powered by compressed air, invented by the French civil engineer Rudolph Leschot (active 1863) being used to bore the Mont Cenis (Rejus Rail) tunnel connecting France and Italy. Drilling began in August 1857 and the tunnel opened for rail traffic in September 1871. From "The World of Wonders" (London, c1896).
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009836P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,7Mb (3,7Mb) / 10,1in x 11,8in / 3033 x 3543 (300dpi)