Re: ODD DESTINATIONS

[krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )]

On Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:29:24 +1000, "Derick Wuen"
<cullend@webone.com.au> wrote:

>>> Gap Crossover B
>
>Next point west of Werris Creek on EITHER Binnaway or Gunnedah lines....
>
>Binnaway line left Werris in SW direction, Gunnedah in NW direction; both
>swung around to come almost together in a narrow gap in the low hills. The
>"almost" was joined by a crossover facing up Binnaway or down Gunnedah
>trains, and was controlled by frame B. Hence Gap Crossover B. 
>Rationale for arrangement of the branches from Werris is a bit obscure: my
>guess is that mail train from Sydney could connect with two branch trains at
>once, neither of which had to wait for the other to clear section before
>departing, but its only a guess. Anyone else with an idea?
>
Gradient. The line to/from Gunnedah has a ruling grade of 1 in 75. The
line to/from Binnaway has a ruling grade on 1 in 100 Comp. On the
Gunnedah line, approaching Werris Creek yard in uphill at 1 in 75
uncompensated on a 25 chain curve. On the Binnaway line it is 1 in 100
compensated.
The "I've Binnaway to Werris Creek" line was opened in 1925 or
thereabouts when the extra load hauling capacity would have outweighed
the reversal disadvantage. 
In the 1980's the bit from Gap to Werris Creek South (Binnaway line)
was abandoned in favour of all trains using the other bit and Binnaway
trains using the crossover (which was rebuilt and signals added).

Cheers

Krel

Steamfreight 99 at Victorian Goldfields Railway - July 17-18 1999.

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