Historical information

This photograph is most likely of a 'special excursion train' travelling to Orbost during the c.1980s. The photo shows it crossing the long wooden bridge known as the viaduct over the Snowy River floodplain. The train is travelling towards Orbost.

Significance

This photo is significant because it is evidence of an excursion train crossing the Snowy River Floodplain on the large railway viaduct, prior to arriving at the Orbost Railway Station.

Physical description

A colour photo of a steam train travelling over a wooden railway bridge. In the foreground is a fence across a paddock.

Inscriptions & markings

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