2014.003.3289 Nelson, B.C. Sep. 20. 1936

Accession Num: 2014.003.3289

Negative Code: C41-31

Extent:

Document Date: 1936-09-20

Donors: Gene Leveque

Creators: George A. Meeres

Keywords: 1930s, accidents, Canadian Pacific Railway, Columbia & Kootenay Railway, Corra Linn Dam, dam, Kootenay River/Kootenai River, and train

Locations: Bonnington

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm)

Notes:
Canadian Pacific (Columbia & Kootenay) Railway train derailed and wrecked at Corra Linn Dam, Bonnington, 20 September 1936. Kootenay River in background. Photo by George A. Meeres, Campbell Art Gallery, Nelson. Notes on rear from Gibson Kennedy: 'Passenger car jumped tracked (empty) on curve, Cars were chained together. Pulled engine off. Car stopped just touching hydro fence.'

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