Historical information

Series of six photographs of Train derailment near Glenorchy February 1971.
These Photographs are copies o=from negatives held by the society - Made possible by grant 1991.
These photographs taken of a train accident. The Afternoon Passenger Train - at the level crossing on the Warracknabeal - Stawell Road. There are 2 crossings on the road - This crossing is near the Wimmera River Rail Bridge.
The cause of the accident - was a collision between a loaded Gravel truck and the passenger train. The Driver of the Truck was killed.
1231-2 B/w Photo of Train Smash near Glenorchy. This photo was donated from the estate of Mr Boothey in 2010, and is almost identical to one in 1231. This Photo is in album 4.

Physical description

B/W Photos of a Train Smash - 1231 The deisel Engine completely derailed off the rail line. 1231-1 showing the derailed rolling stock from another angle. Many onlookers. 1231-2 The Boogie is completely off the carriage 3 Photogrpahs