Sands Express
Loading the sand at South Shore near Victoria (South) Pier. Shows all the men at work
The Sands Express with the engine, ‘HORBURY’, leaving South Shore near the Queen’s Hotel
Norbury, Netherton, Reliance and Annie on the promenade
Passing The Palace
This picture dated March 30th 1911 shows a line of wagons loaded with sand on its way to Princess Parade. Note the Oyster Rooms opposite was, ‘E. LITTLE’S’
One of the engines, ‘RELIANCE’, near North Pier
Another one of the engines, ‘HORBURY’, at a similar point
‘RELIANCE’ the locomotive used on the Sands Express during 1911
‘ANNIE’ the locomotive used on the Sands Express during 1911
Tipping the sand
Sand tipping near the Metropole
The sand being tipped near the Metropole Hotel. Note the cranes and crowds watching
This view from March 1911 shows the building work at Princess Parade, showing the cranes and men at work near the base of the Metropole Hotel. Clearly shows the huge area to be filled with sand
Promenade extension
