Train accident between Eastwood and Epping railway stations, 13 September 1940

PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS

Creator/PhotographerNeville GallopDate Taken13 September, 1940DescriptionThe notes given by Laurie Gallop was as follows: "This incident occurred one wet Friday afternoon in 1943. The brakes would not hold on the downgrade from Epping and the train overun the dead-end on the relief siding. The driver was killed, but the fireman jumped out and only received minor injuries."|The steamer was approaching Eastwood Station from Epping. This accident was identified in Eastwood Scrapbook. (This book is located in Local Studies, call no. LH994.41 GIUL.)|Mr George L. Dixon, who was the driver of the steamer, was killed outright.

LOCATION

Suburb Eastwood

CONNECTIONS

KeywordRailroadsTrainsSubjectsRailroad accidents--New South Wales--EastwoodRailroads--New South Wales--EastwoodGeorge L. DixonObjectNULLPeople & FamiliesGeorge L. Dixon

CONDITIONS OF USE

Usage statementPlease acknowledge the artist/photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries - Ryde History Hub

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPH

Dimensions13 x 17 cmPhysical DescriptionBlack & white photoprintTypePhotographCondition NoteNULL

ITEM LOCATION

Reference No.NULLBarcode7102208Shelf LocationRailroads / 13Physical locationRyde Library

ADMIN

TaxonomyPlaces | Suburbs | Eastwood