Photograph, The 'Crack Express' 204

Historical information

This photo originally appeared in the Canterbury Courier in an article by Dave Staig. This type of train was used on all the rail lines in 1883 - the date when the railway came through to Surrey Hills. it is thought that the photo was taken in the Spencer Street yards.
There is a copy of the article in this collection.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a steam train with more than four carriages. It was taken in an unidentified railway yard.

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