Camp Mountain rail accident on 5 May 1947

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Reference numberPRLPC-P1592

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TitleCamp Mountain rail accident on 5 May 1947DescriptionAerial view of the Camp Mountain train crash on 5 May 1947. The train was travelling to Camp Mountain loaded with Customs House employees and their families for a picnic. There were 16 fatalities including the driver and 38 injured.Date5 May 1947Record typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and whiteOriginal format descriptionMonochrome colour.

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceCamp Mountain (Qld.)EventCamp Mountain train crashSubject (keywords)railway carriagesderailments (trains)railway accidentsrailway crashesrescue workersspectatorsrailway linescars

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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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Camp Mountain rail accident on 5 May 1947