Transport per trein van machineonderdelen voor de suikerindustrie 1937 - 1938

This photograph, taken between 1937 and 1938, depicts a line of flatbed railway cars loaded with large, cylindrical machine parts for the sugar industry. Located in the Rijksmuseum, the image provides a glimpse into industrial activity in the Dutch East Indies. The cars are clearly marked with the name "Machine Fabr. Braat Soerabaja," indicating the manufacturer and the location in present-day Indonesia. The photo, likely taken by an anonymous photographer, offers a snapshot of the machinery used to transform raw materials into consumable products, highlighting the vital role industry played in the region during this time.