SAR Scenario Gladstone Bulk Ore V2

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5   Paratoo to Gladstone Bulk Ore  A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session v2.0 This scenario has been updated in V2.0. For the original V1.0 scenario, click here

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Express bulk ore freight from Broken Hill to Port Pirie with a refuelling stop and an optional loco swap at Peterborough. You have a choice between a morning service and a night service.

 The Historical Bit 

The line from Port Pirie to Cockburn on the South Australia - New South Wales border was built in stages from 1875 to 1888. In 1883 lead, zinc and silver ores were discovered at Broken Hill just over the border in New South Wales. This accelerated the development of the line to the border to capture the ore traffic. Because the SAR was not allowed to operate into New South Wales a private railway, the Silverton Tramway, was created to carry the ore across the border. The SAR and Silverton Tramway simply swapped locos at the border. It was called a "tramway" to get around a NSW law banning private railways but not private tramways. Despite the title it was a fully operating heavy haul narrow gauge railway, and it became one of the most profitable railways in the country. The SAR and Silverton had a monopoly on the ore traffic until 1919 when the NSWGR (New South Wales Government Railways) completed its own standard gauge (4ft 8½in) line from Sydney to Broken Hill but the SAR continued to carry the bulk of the ore because the port and smelter at Port Pirie was much closer to Broken Hill. A variety of motive power was used on the ore trains. SAR Y class locos were originally used then the SAR T class took over until they were largely replaced by the SAR 406 class in the 1950s. In the 1960s the SAR 830 class (narrow gauge bogies) diesel locos started appearing. After the gauge conversion of the line the SAR 830 class (standard gauge bogies) continued to haul the ore trains well into the 2000s. By 1970 the narrow gauge line from Port Pirie to Broken Hill had been converted to standard gauge and the Silverton Tramway ceased its ore hauling operations but continues to operate today providing standard gauge shunting services and loco leasing to other rail operators.

 When, Where and With What 

Era:  1950s and 1960s  Duration:  Peterborough: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes refuelling time) Gladstone: 2 hours 45 minutes  Loco:  SAR 406 (Garrett) on the  Main  line approaching Paratoo from the East and at the  Peterborough Loco Depot  for an optional loco swap SAR T 23 SAR T 180 SAR T 233 SAR Y 141 SAR 407 SAR 858 SAR 867  Consist:  Attached to SAR 406 23 CCC Gondola wagons 1 Guard Van.

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Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of useful information The  Getting Started  guide below gives a summary of what is available. To display this information click any graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).

Getting Started: If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the  P  key. If you decide to set the session clock to a different starting time (for example: to match the train timetable shown below) then follow the instructions shown in the Orders section Next locate your loco. Either:- Open the Finder Tool (press  Ctrl   F ) and type, in the Name field, the name of the loco, in this case SAR 406 (or just 406 should be enough). Click the tick icon, OR Open the Driver List (bottom left of the screen) and then scroll through the list to find either:- the loco name (SAR 406) OR the driver icon (named Driver 406) - this is a non-animated icon then click the drivers Eye icon to take control of the loco Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Paratoo. In each location details page:- the  tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available). the  tab reveals the invisible  Track Marks for Drive To commands. the  tab lists all active industries and their commodities. the  tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use. Each location details page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route. When you are ready to start, reload the Peterborough Base Session page (click the Scenarios button on your current location page) and select this Scenario again or just use the Back button on your browser - whichever is quicker. Switch back to Trainz Driver Mode Close the opening message window and, if Pause is shown on the screen, press the  P  key to start the session.

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Orders: Move the train into Paratoo Yard on the  Main  Line Fill the tender with water at the Paratoo  Water  Column or proceed to Nackara and fill with water at the  Water  Column located there. Proceed to Peterborough  Loop  or Peterborough  Yard 1 . Detach the loco and proceed to Peterborough Main  Loco Fuel & Water  Point to refuel the tender with bunker c oil and water. Option: Reattach the loco, or another available loco, to the train and proceed according to the timetable to Gladstone  Yard . If you are replacing the 400 class with a different type of loco at Peterborough then you are advised to double-head. The Base Session has the clock set to start at This can be changed to any required time. For the details see SAR Scenario Session Time Change  Paratoo-Gladstone Bulk Ore Timetable    Days Train №  M to Sa   821  Su to F   822   Paratoo ΔCFWX arr  09:35w‡  20:30w‡   dep  09:40  20:40 Methuen Loop X    09:44  20:44   Nackara WX arr  09:52w  20:52w2   dep  09:55  20:55   Peechara Loop X    10:03  21:03   Oodla Wirra WX arr  10:171  21:17   Ucolta WX arr  10:28  21:28   Peterborough Yard CEFJØWX arr  10:43w3  21:43w Swap/Refuel loco if required   dep  11:05  22:00   Yongala FWX arr  11:16  22:12   Belalie North X arr  11:27  22:23    Jamestown CFØWX arr  11:38  22:35w   dep    22:40   Caltowie FX arr  11:49  22:51   Gladstone Yard CEFJØWX arr  12:07w†  23:10w† Refuel loco if required bold time = arrive/depart time plain time = timing point Service Symbols: a on request stop c coal (if required) w water (if required) † proceeds to Port Pirie ‡ from Broken Hill 1 Cross trains 101/121/160 2 Cross train 721 3 Cross trains 261/262/720 Location Symbols: Δ = Turning Triangle C = Loco Coal Loader E = Engine Depot F = Fixed Signals J = Junction Ø = Loco Turntable W = Loco Water Tank X = Crossing Loop

Driving Notes: A summary of the facilities and product loads at all locations along the line is provided in the link Fuel oil level is low, but sufficient to reach Peterborough where it can be refilled Check the water level. You may need to refill either here at another location between here and Peterborough The length of the train restricts its use of passing loops and yard loops to those located at:- Methuen Loop Nackara Station Loop and Nackara Goods Peechara Loop (Note that Nantabibbie Loop is too short) Oodla Wirra Station Loop Ucolta Station Loop Peterborough Loop, Peterborough Station and Peterborough Yard 1 Yongala Station Loop and Yongala Goods Loop Belalie North Station Loop Jamestown Station + Yard, Jamestown Loop + Yard and Jamestown Goods Loop + Yard Caltowie Station Loop Gladstone (all loops and yards). The approaches to all locations are protected by invisible signals to prevent the AI Half Speed Slowdown Problem when approaching a signal at stop. Trackmarks and industries have been provided for AI Drive To Trackmark, Drive via Trackmark and Drive to  Industry  commands. Click for details. Manual (no AI) driving is possible. As a visual driving aid, a Caution warning sign has been placed at the location of the Main Approach Dn and Main Approach Up trackmarks. Click for details. If driving manually in yards, you are responsible for correctly setting any catch points.

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