Walloway Train Crash Memorial

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Chapman Road Walloway, South Australia.

Description

The monument commemorates the centenary of the Walloway railway accident of 1901. On 16th November 1901 a north bound train with an engine driver and fireman aboard, carrying flour and copper ore and a south bound train also with an engine driver and a fireman aboard carrying 170 bullocks consigned by Sir Sydney Kidman, collided at Walloway. The firemen from both trains were killed while the one of the engine drivers was seriously injured. Many cattle were also lost. This is a point of interest. No camping or overnight parking allowed.

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Lat: -32.639624 Lng: 138.585965