GC8H91D The Almonte Train Accident (Traditional Cache) in Ontario, Canada created by Portera

GC8H91D ▼

A cache by Portera Message this owner

Hidden : 12/25/2019

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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A Micro cache at the site of one of the worst train wrecks in Canadian History
This cache has been replaced a number of times, a bit like the farmer who had his favourite axe. He's replaced the handle 5 times and the head 2 times but it still his favourite. I've decided to re-boot it. Stealth may be needed at times.

The stone memorial at the site reads as follows...

One of the worst accidents in Canadian railway history occurred at this site at 8:43 P.M. on December 27, 1942. A special train carrying Canadian soldiers for overseas service struck the rear of a stationary train crowded with holiday passengers, demolishing the three rear coaches. The number known to have died was 39, and more than 150 were injured. Almonte citizens, military personnel, railway staff and other volunteers from Ottawa Valley towns did their utmost to help the doctors and nurses. The Almonte town hall was used as a morgue, the capacity of the local hospital was exceeded, and the O'Brien Theatre adjacent to this site was used as a first aid centre. Most of the injured were transported by train to Ottawa.