The Camp Mountain railway disaster 5th May 1947

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TitleThe Camp Mountain railway disaster 5th May 1947DescriptionOn 5th May 1947, a train chartered by officers of the Department of Trade and Customs departed Brisbane Central station with an estimated 215 passengers, bound for a picnic at Closeburn. Disaster struck 49 minutes into the trip, with the train derailing at Camp Mountain, resulting in passengers, the driver and fireman losing their lives in the worst railway disaster in Queensland's history. The book tells the story of the day's events, a brief history of the Dayboro railway, and the findings of the Court of Inquiry.Personal authorBurden, Pete, 1953-Bailey, GrahamImprintSamford, QLD : Samford District Historical Museum Society, 2020.Edition Revised edition.LanguageEnglishCollation41 pages : illustrations, maps ; 30 cm.ISBN9780959086867 (pbk)Bib. formatBookNotesOriginally published in 1997.

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Library of Congress (keywords) Railroad accidents -- Queensland -- Camp Mountain RegionCamp Mountain (Qld.) -- History

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OrganisationThe Samford District Historical Museum Society Inc.PlaceSamford (Qld.)Camp Mountain (Qld.)Subject (keywords)railway accidents

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The Camp Mountain railway disaster 5th May 1947