Remains of the railway bridge with broken track attached, at the scene of the disaster at Tangiwai

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Title

Remains of the railway bridge with broken track attached, at the scene of the disaster at Tangiwai

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Remains of the Tangiwai railway bridge with broken track attached, alongside Whangaehu Stream at the scene of the disaster, December 1953. Side view taken from the banks of the stream, showing the track hanging over the water and the gap where the bridge was washed away. Photograph taken by Morrie Peacock of 20th Century Photography (N.Z) Limited. Other - Original print from this negative at PAColl-4875-1-01-11 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic acetate...

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Image

Date created

Dec 1953

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23107857

Related subjects

Railway tracks

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