Rescue workers and officials inspecting the wreckage of the Camp Mountain train crash, May 1947

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Reference numberPRLPC-P0144

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TitleRescue workers and officials inspecting the wreckage of the Camp Mountain train crash, May 1947DescriptionThe derailment of a special train (E91) at Camp Mountain on Labour Day, Monday 5 May 1947, caused the deaths of 14 passengers, the fireman of the train and the driver who died the next day in hospital. To date, the Camp Mountain train crash still remains Queensland's worst rail disaster. The accident happened on the Ferny Grove to Dayboro Branch Railway line.Date5 May 1947Record typeAerial photographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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Geo coords^[1]Geo address91/McLean Road South,Camp Mountain,Moreton Bay Region,4520,Australia

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceCamp Mountain (Qld.)EventCamp Mountain train crashSubject (keywords)railway accidentsrailway linesaccidents & disastersrailwaysrescue workersrailway carriagesgroups (people)crowdsspectatorscarsmotor vehicles

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number PRLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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