Collection

Bill Dungate collection

Description Level

Item

GMD

graphic material

Creator

[Bill Dungate]

Fonds No.

C8

Item No.

P9966

Accession No.

2021.23

Physical Description

1 b&w print; 25 x 14 cm

Scan Resolution

300 dpi

Date Range

November [8], 1989

History / Biographical

On November 8th 1989, thirteen grain cars and two engines of a Canadian National Railways train were derailed by a collision with a truck at the Nadina Avenue crossing near Houston Industrial Park. There were no deaths or injuries, but a fire at the scene resulted in serious damage to the area. The Nadina remained closed for several years following the accident.

Custodial History

Print was presumably made from a photo taken by Bill Dungate. It came into the possession of Dino Laramie sometime after Dungate's death and was donated by him to the Museum prior to 2020, along with a large number of other Dungate prints and slides. It was accessioned in September/October 2022.

Scope and Content

Photograph of multiple CNR cars lying upside-down along railway tracks following their derailment.

Geographic Access

Houston, B.C.

Notes

"Derailed wheat train Nadina Ave crossing Hwy 16 1989" written along bottom of photo.

The backhoe in the background may have been used to remove the spilled grain.

Type of Record

Archival Description

Less detail