French Railway Alphabet - N

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French Railway Alphabet - N

French Railway Alphabet - N for Nivellement (levelling, surveying).
19th century

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Alphabet Level Levelling Measure Measurement Optical Precision Railroad Survey Surveying Surveyor Surveyors Technical

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This 19th-century photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of French railway construction. The image showcases a team of surveyors meticulously working on the nivellement, or levelling, process of a railway line. Nivellement was an essential part of railway engineering, ensuring the precise alignment and gradient of tracks to ensure the smooth operation of trains and maintain safety. The men in the photograph are intently focused on their tasks, using a combination of optical equipment and manual tools to take measurements and adjust the ground to the required level. The surveyor, holding a level and a set square, checks the alignment of the railway bed, while his assistant records the data. Another man uses a theodolite, a surveying instrument, to measure angles and distances. The scene exudes a sense of technical precision and dedication to the task at hand. The surveyors' attire, consisting of long coats, waistcoats, and bowler hats, adds to the historical context of the image. The background reveals the vastness of the railway construction site, with workers and equipment scattered across the landscape. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work that went into building the extensive railway networks of the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of measurement and precision in the realm of transport infrastructure and the crucial role surveyors played in ensuring the successful completion of railway projects.

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