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Train derailment, Marree [B 50118] • Photograph

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Summary

A derailment for 'The Ghan' near Lake Eyre 52 miles North of Marree caused by heat affected rails. According to a researcher, this image must have been created after 1951, as NSU locomotives were not introduced to Central Australia Railway until 1954.

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Physical description

Photograph (b&w print); 10.5 cm x 14.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1954

Collection

Part of Marree Collection

Subject

Ghan (Train)
Railroads -- South Australia -- Marree Region -- Trains
Railroad accidents -- South Australia -- Marree Region

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Digitisation information

Date

08/09/2020

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

7,390 x 5,050 pixels (37.3 MP)

Size

74.66 MB

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