Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola-Congo frontier, 10th June 1929

Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola-Congo Frontier, 10th June 1929 is a work of exceptional documentary value, consisting of a digital reproduction of a historical photograph album presented to Sir Robert Williams. The eBook records the crowning moment of 26 years of construction: the inauguration of the final section of the Benguela Railway (CFB) at Luau, establishing the vital link between Angola's Atlantic coast and the border with the former Belgian Congo. The images captured in June 1929 document the official ceremony, the railway infrastructure, the landscapes of the era, and the historical figures who shaped the region's economic development. More than a mere visual record, this eBook serves as a primary source for researchers of colonial history, engineering, and transport in Southern Africa. This edition, published by BICOT, contributes to the preservation of Angola's historical heritage, with part of the proceeds donated to demining efforts in the country via The HALO Trust.

Acknowledgements

1. Image acquisition funded and Addendums written by John Comley

2. eBook editing by Chris Mannhardt