Re: Enfield yard

[Eddie Oliver <eoliver@efs.mq.edu.au>]

David Johnson wrote:
> 
> PETer and susAN wrote:
> 
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > the NSWGR [pre NR] Enfield yard was built on a grade. I think it was
> > to assist shunting.
> >
> > Anyone remember the grade and which direction it went, please?
> 
> Enfield North Box was on the level, most of the rest of the yard slope down 1 in
> 100 towards South Box, with the exception of about 300m of 1 in 168.

The 1 in 100 was - and is - quite steep enough for vehicles to run away,
which happened often enough that a hooter was provided to warn staff in
the vicinity to get out of the way.

Eddie Oliver