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Shire of Toodyay > Records

TRAIN CRASH WITH LOG TRUCK

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c. 1955 - 1960

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Overview

B&W photo of crashed section of train with driving compartment and rear end of log truck.
Four back wheels [2 either side] can be seen above which at the end of the truck tray is a sign reading "DANGER OVERWIDTH LOAD"
On tray are logs & tree vegetation.
To left of photo are three men {3rd one partly seen} Large trees in background.

Historical information

The train could possibly be an ADH passenger car which operated services from Perth to Miling post 1955.

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Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1239

Item type

Themes

Social History
Transport

Material

Width

15 cm

Height or length

10 cm

Year

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Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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