Collapse of line throws engine down the bank,Kaimata .29.Nov.1939.

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DescriptionAs a mixed goods and passenger train from Christchurch to Greymouth was nearing Kaimata,about 16 miles from Greymouth, about 4am on Thursday morning, the engine was carried from the line by a washout and plunged 20 foot down the bank. The driver, Mr S.M.Hoare was killed instantly,but the fireman, Mr M.J. Creighton and the seven passengers in the carriage immediately behind the engine escaped unhurt.Lower photo.. the engine tender wedged between the engine and the first carriage. It thus prevented the carriage from toppling down the bank.
Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19391129-39-1PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo29th November 1939Map^[1]ContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)KaimataOrganisation (eg business)RailwaysEventTrain crash

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Collapse of line throws engine down the bank,Kaimata .29.Nov.1939.

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