Re: Duck river Sidng

[BEE EFF <mcreely@pnc.com.au>]

The Duck River Sdg.

Led To BP as well as intermediate sidings at Cummins, Goodwins and in later times Sims
Metals.

Parramatta Rd. level x-ing was protected  by 2 Guards who acted as flagmen, then  they would
shunt the sidings.  But apparently
around  1975  there were actual gates to stop traffic as well, although they were not there
in the mid 80's

No photos sorry hope this helps

Bee Eff
David Johnson wrote:

> maikha_l@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > I don't seem to have full knowledge of the siding but I'm sure it is
> > industrial and have something to do with the warehouses somewhere
> > behind the current buildings today (shoe store?). It branched off
> > somewhere to the right if I can remember.
> > The 'X'ing sign is gone and the only remains of the track on Parramatta
> > road is the dark tar covering it up.
> >
> > It was an unmarked crossing that is, so I'd imagine any kind of train
> > passing would have someone stop the traffic first!
> >
> > Anyone out there who has any pictures (I'm sure there's one lurking
> > somewhere here)
>
> > http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/railcars/637-737_Duck-Creek_Parramatta-Road_13-10-90.jpg
> >
>
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