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TRAIN CRASH WITH LOG TRUCK

c. 1955 - 1960
Subcollections
Industry
Railways
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.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.1239
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Transport
Material
Photo Paper
Width
15 cm
Height or length
10 cm
Year
c. 1955 - 1960
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 17 February, 2023
Completeness
94
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