Historical information

Wal Jack swapped photographs with his correspondents. This photo by Keith Kings, a railway photograph of QGR locomotive 748 crossing the complex arrangements of tracks at Woolloongabba - three tram tracks, one trolley bus route. The photographer noted that trains could block all tram lines at times. Trains were always proceeded by a man carrying a red flag and ringing a bell. Has the tramway signal box in the background and a large Penfolds Wines advert on a building, a Caltex service station and an advert for Plume petrol.

Significance

Demonstrates a photograph that would have been sent to Wal Jack by Keith Kings.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of QGR locomotive 748

Inscriptions & markings

Has extensive details of the photograph on the rear. Keith Kings photo number E(k)(vii)