SAR Port Augusta-Hawker - Revision history

Pware at 00:40, 3 April 2024

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Pware at 03:40, 21 March 2024

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Pware at 01:54, 13 August 2023

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	In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. As a result the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed in 1956. This left the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. As a result the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed in 1956. This left the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>

	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''~~barytes~~'' or ''~~barites~~'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''. ~~Baryites~~ is still mined north of '''Hawker''' and processed at '''Quorn''' but all transport is now by road.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barite'' or ''baryte'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''. Barite is still mined north of '''Hawker''' and processed at '''Quorn''' but all transport is now by road.<br>

	After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>		After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>

Pware at 01:50, 13 August 2023

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	In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. As a result the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed in 1956. This left the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. As a result the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed in 1956. This left the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>

	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''. Baryites is still mined north of '''Hawker''' and processed at '''Quorn''' but all transport is now by road.<br>

	After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>		After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>

Pware at 01:37, 12 August 2023

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	The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972. The 1970s also saw the line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs''', with its standard and narrow gauge sections, replaced by a new standard gauge line that bypassed '''Marree''', '''Oodnadatta''' and all the flood prone areas. In the early 2000s this line was extended to '''Darwin''', on the northern coast of the continent about 2900km north of '''Port Augusta'''.<br>		The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972. The 1970s also saw the line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs''', with its standard and narrow gauge sections, replaced by a new standard gauge line that bypassed '''Marree''', '''Oodnadatta''' and all the flood prone areas. In the early 2000s this line was extended to '''Darwin''', on the northern coast of the continent about 2900km north of '''Port Augusta'''.<br>

	The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>		The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>

	The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>		The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>

Pware at 01:32, 12 August 2023

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	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Reopened (in sections): </span> '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' 1974-2001 as a Heritage Railway<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Reopened (in sections): </span> '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' 1974-2001 as a Heritage Railway<br>

	Built as a narrow gauge (3ft6in - 1067mm) line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Oodnadatta'''. It reached '''Quorn''' (39km, 24mi) in 1879, '''Marree''' (372km, 231mi) in 1883 and '''Oodnadatta''' (770km, 478mi) in 1891. ~~Originally~~ known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Northern Line </span>, it was transferred from the '''SAR''' to the '''Commonwealth Railways (CR)''' in January 1911. The '''SAR''' continued to operate the line until 1926 when the '''CR''' took over. In 1926-29 the line was extended to '''Alice Springs''' (1241km, 771mi) near the centre of the continent and then became known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Central Australia Railway </span>.<br>		Built as a narrow gauge (3ft6in - 1067mm) line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Oodnadatta'''. It reached '''Quorn''' (39km, 24mi) in 1879, '''Marree''' (372km, 231mi) in 1883 and '''Oodnadatta''' (770km, 478mi) in 1891. It was originally known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Northern Line </span>.<br>

	Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>		Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>
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	The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>		The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>

	~~The most famous of the passenger trains on~~ the line was '''~~The Ghan~~'''~~, named after~~ the ~~Afghan Camel Drivers who drove the camel trains that preceded the arrival of the railway. This train originally ran from~~ '''~~Port Augusta~~''' to '''~~Alice Springs~~''' ~~and it still runs today as a modern luxury tourist train from~~ '''~~Adelaide~~''' to '''Alice Springs''' and ~~on to '''Darwin'''~~.<br>		In January 1911 the line was transferred from the '''SAR''' to the '''Commonwealth Railways (CR)''' but the '''SAR''' continued to operate the line until 1926 when the '''CR''' took over all operations. In 1926-29 the line was extended to '''Alice Springs''' (1241km, 771mi) north near the centre of the continent and it then became known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Central Australia Railway </span>.<br>

	In the ~~1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm)~~ line was ~~built from~~ '''~~Port Augusta~~''' to '''~~Marree~~''' ~~which bypassed~~ the '''~~Flinders Ranges~~''', '''~~Quorn~~''' and '''~~Hawker~~'''~~. Passengers and freight~~ to ~~'''Oodnadatta''' and~~ '''Alice Springs''' ~~changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at~~ '''~~Marree~~'''. <br>		The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was '''The Ghan''', named after the Afghan camel drivers who drove the camel trains to '''Alice Springs''' before the arrival of the railway. This train originally ran from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs''' and it still runs today as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and '''Darwin'''.<br>

	In ~~1956~~ the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed ~~leaving~~ the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. As a result the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed in 1956. This left the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>

	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced ~~further~~ to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>

	After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>		After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>

	The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972. The 1970s also saw the line to '''Alice Springs''', with its standard and narrow gauge sections, replaced by a new standard gauge line that bypassed '''Marree''', '''Oodnadatta''' and all the flood prone areas. In the early 2000s this line was extended to '''Darwin''', on the northern coast of the continent about 2900km north of '''Port Augusta'''.<br>		The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972. The 1970s also saw the line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs''', with its standard and narrow gauge sections, replaced by a new standard gauge line that bypassed '''Marree''', '''Oodnadatta''' and all the flood prone areas. In the early 2000s this line was extended to '''Darwin''', on the northern coast of the continent about 2900km north of '''Port Augusta'''.<br>

	The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>		The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>

	The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>		The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>

Pware at 10:58, 11 August 2023

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	<span style="font-weight: 700; color: white;">Junction for</span>&~~nbsp~~;[[Image:PeterboroughLine.png\|link=SAR Peterborough-Quorn\|alt=Quorn Line\|Peterborough-Quorn Line]]		<span style="font-weight: 700; color: white;">Junction for</span> [[Image:PeterboroughLine.png\|link=SAR Peterborough-Quorn\|alt=Quorn Line\|Peterborough-Quorn Line]]

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	<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">Line History:</span><br><br>		<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">Line History:</span><br><br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Opened:&~~nbsp~~;</span>&~~nbsp~~;1879-1891<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Opened: </span> 1879-1891<br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Length:&~~nbsp~~;</span>&~~nbsp~~;81km - 50&~~frac14~~;mi ('''Woolshed Flat''' to '''Hawker''' section)<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Length: </span> 81km - 50¼mi ('''Woolshed Flat''' to '''Hawker''' section)<br>

	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Closed (in sections):&~~nbsp~~;</span>&~~nbsp~~;1956, 1972<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Closed (in sections): </span> 1956, 1972<br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Reopened (in sections):&~~nbsp~~;</span>&~~nbsp~~;'''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' 1974-2001 as a Heritage Railway<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Reopened (in sections): </span> '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' 1974-2001 as a Heritage Railway<br>

	Built as a narrow gauge (3ft6in - 1067mm) line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Oodnadatta'''. It reached '''Quorn''' (39km, 24mi) in 1879, '''Marree''' (372km, 231mi) in 1883 and '''Oodnadatta''' (770km, 478mi) in 1891. Originally known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;">&~~nbsp~~;Northern&~~nbsp~~;Line&~~nbsp~~;</span>, it was transferred from the '''SAR''' to the '''Commonwealth Railways (CR)''' in January 1911. The '''SAR''' continued to operate the line until 1926 when the '''CR''' took over. In 1926-29 the line was extended to '''Alice Springs''' (1241km, 771mi) near the centre of the continent and then became known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;">&~~nbsp~~;Central&~~nbsp~~;Australia&~~nbsp~~;Railway&~~nbsp~~;</span>.<br>		Built as a narrow gauge (3ft6in - 1067mm) line from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Oodnadatta'''. It reached '''Quorn''' (39km, 24mi) in 1879, '''Marree''' (372km, 231mi) in 1883 and '''Oodnadatta''' (770km, 478mi) in 1891. Originally known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Northern Line </span>, it was transferred from the '''SAR''' to the '''Commonwealth Railways (CR)''' in January 1911. The '''SAR''' continued to operate the line until 1926 when the '''CR''' took over. In 1926-29 the line was extended to '''Alice Springs''' (1241km, 771mi) near the centre of the continent and then became known as the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Central Australia Railway </span>.<br>

	Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>		Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>
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	The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>		The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>

	The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was '''The Ghan''', named after the Afghan Camel Drivers who drove the camel trains that preceded the arrival of the railway. This originally ran from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs'''~~. '''The Ghan'''~~ still runs today ~~but~~ as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin''' ~~on the northern coast of the continent~~.<br>		The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was '''The Ghan''', named after the Afghan Camel Drivers who drove the camel trains that preceded the arrival of the railway. This train originally ran from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs''' and it still runs today as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin'''.<br>

	In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. Today, the entire track to '''Alice Springs''' is standard gauge on a completely new alignment up to 300km west of the previous routes (both narrow gauge and standard gauge) bypassing '''Marree''' and '''Oodnadatta'''.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. <br>

	In 1956 the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed leaving the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;">&~~nbsp~~;Hawker&~~nbsp~~;Line&~~nbsp~~;</span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' in the 1960s. <br>		In 1956 the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed leaving the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' in the 1960s.<br>

	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>

	After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly freight ~~road~~ service. ~~Occasionally~~ a ~~special passenger excursion train from~~ '''~~Peterborough~~''' ~~ran from~~ '''~~Quorn~~''' to '''~~Hawker~~'''~~. The~~ '''~~Hawker Line~~''' ~~was closed in 1972~~.<br>		After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly road freight service.<br>

			The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972. The 1970s also saw the line to '''Alice Springs''', with its standard and narrow gauge sections, replaced by a new standard gauge line that bypassed '''Marree''', '''Oodnadatta''' and all the flood prone areas. In the early 2000s this line was extended to '''Darwin''', on the northern coast of the continent about 2900km north of '''Port Augusta'''.<br>

	The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>		The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>

Pware at 10:14, 11 August 2023

2023-08-11T10:14:42Z

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	The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>		The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>

	The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was "The Ghan~~" which ran~~, originally, from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs'''. The Ghan still runs today but as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin''' on the northern coast of the continent.<br>		The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was '''The Ghan''', named after the Afghan Camel Drivers who drove the camel trains that preceded the arrival of the railway. This originally ran from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs'''. '''The Ghan''' still runs today but as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin''' on the northern coast of the continent.<br>

	In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. Today, the entire track to '''Alice Springs''' is standard gauge on a completely new alignment up to 300km west of the previous routes (both narrow gauge and standard gauge) bypassing '''Marree''' and '''Oodnadatta'''.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. Today, the entire track to '''Alice Springs''' is standard gauge on a completely new alignment up to 300km west of the previous routes (both narrow gauge and standard gauge) bypassing '''Marree''' and '''Oodnadatta'''.<br>

Pware at 05:25, 2 October 2022

2022-10-02T05:25:38Z

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	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>

	Occasionally a special passenger excursion train ran from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker'''. The ~~line~~ was ~~eventually~~ closed in 1972.<br>		After the 1956 closures, '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' was serviced by a weekly passenger road bus service and a weekly freight road service. Occasionally a special passenger excursion train from '''Peterborough''' ran from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker'''. The '''Hawker Line''' was closed in 1972.<br>

	The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>		The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>

Pware at 06:26, 24 September 2022

2022-09-24T06:26:24Z

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	<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">Line History:</span><br><br>		<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">Line History:</span><br><br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Opened: </span> 1879-1891<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Opened: </span> 1879-1891<br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Length: </span> 81km ('''Woolshed Flat''' to '''Hawker''' section)<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Length: </span> 81km - 50¼mi ('''Woolshed Flat''' to '''Hawker''' section)<br>

	<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Closed (in sections): </span> 1956, 1972<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">Closed (in sections): </span> 1956, 1972<br>
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	Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>		Despite crossing some of the driest parts of the continent the line was often damaged by severe flooding. It was not unusual for trains to be stranded for days by flood waters and track washouts. But even during dry times delays and late running were common. It was often said that a calendar, not a watch, was a better "on time" running guide.<br>

	The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources ~~but it was common practise for locos to have~~ a water tanker in the consist. The ~~economics of the~~ line ~~was so poor that it~~ was frequently considered for closure.<br>		The route of the line in its southern section had more to do with politics than good practice. The route from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' took it through the '''Flinders Ranges''' via the '''Pichi Richi Pass''' which required steep grades and tight curves. The route of the northern section was largely dictated by the availability of reliable water sources. In dry periods a water tanker was often added to the consist to provide water for the loco. The line was frequently considered for closure.<br>

	The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was "The Ghan" which ran, originally, from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs'''. The Ghan still runs today but as a modern luxury tourist ~~service~~ from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin''' on the northern coast of the continent.<br>		The most famous of the passenger trains on the line was "The Ghan" which ran, originally, from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Alice Springs'''. The Ghan still runs today but as a modern luxury tourist train from '''Adelaide''' to '''Alice Springs''' and on to '''Darwin''' on the northern coast of the continent.<br>

	In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''' and '''~~Quorn~~'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. Today, the entire track to '''Alice Springs''' is standard gauge on a completely new alignment up to 300km west of the previous routes (both narrow gauge and standard gauge) bypassing '''Marree''' and '''Oodnadatta'''.<br>		In the 1950s a new standard gauge (4ft8½in, 1435mm) line was built from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Marree''' which bypassed the '''Flinders Ranges''', '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker'''. Passengers and freight to '''Oodnadatta''' and '''Alice Springs''' changed trains from standard gauge to narrow gauge at '''Marree'''. Today, the entire track to '''Alice Springs''' is standard gauge on a completely new alignment up to 300km west of the previous routes (both narrow gauge and standard gauge) bypassing '''Marree''' and '''Oodnadatta'''.<br>

	In 1956 the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed leaving the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' in the 1960s. <br>		In 1956 the sections of the original narrow gauge line from '''Hawker''' to '''Marree''' and from '''Port Augusta''' to '''Quorn''' were closed leaving the section from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' (the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700;"> Hawker Line </span>) still operating. Occasional special passenger excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' continued to use the line from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' in the 1960s. <br>

	Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. In the ~~working timetable for the 1950s~~ this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ~~only~~ ran "if required". ~~The only regular commodity that kept the line open~~ was mineral traffic, barytes (barium sulfate) ore, from '''Hawker''' to '''Quorn''' ~~where~~ it was crushed and bagged for shipment.<br>		Prior to the closures, the line between '''Quorn''' and '''Hawker''' saw several through workings each day. After the closures this had been reduced to just two return freight services each week and no passenger services. In the 1960s that was reduced further to just a single weekly return freight service, with an additional service that ran "only if required". It was mineral traffic, ''barytes'' or ''barites'' (''barium sulfate'') ore, that kept the line open after 1956. It was transported 70km by road from the mine to '''Hawker''' and then loaded into rail wagons for the trip to '''Quorn'''. At '''Quorn''' it was crushed and bagged for shipment around the country. Rail transport was used because of the poor condition of the roads between '''Hawker''' and '''Quorn'''.<br>

	~~There were no~~ passenger ~~services apart from the occasional tour~~ excursion train from '''~~Peterborough~~'''. The line was eventually closed in 1972.<br>		Occasionally a special passenger excursion train ran from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker'''. The line was eventually closed in 1972.<br>

	The ~~'''~~Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society~~'''~~ was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the '''Hawker Line'''.<br>		The <span style="font-weight: 700;" class="plainlinks">[https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society]</span> was formed in 1972 and was operating steam and heritage diesel trains from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' by 1974, and then onto '''Woolshed Flat''' by 1979. The track used to restore the line to '''Woolshed Flat''' was taken from the closed '''Hawker Line'''.<br>

	The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>		The line from '''Peterborough''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987.<br>