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<td width=900 align="center"><span style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">&nbsp;5&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">&nbsp;Paratoo to Peterborough Bulk Ore&nbsp;</span></span><br>
<span style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white;">&nbsp;Paratoo to Gladstone Bulk Ore&nbsp;</span></td>
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<td align="center" colspan=3>A scenario in the '''[[SAR Peterborough Base Session]]'''</td>
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<td align="left">Express bulk ore freight from '''Broken Hill''' to '''Port Pirie'''.</td>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;The Historical Bit&nbsp;</span><br>

The line from '''Port Pirie''' to '''Cockburn''' on the '''South Australia - New South Wales''' border was built in stages from 1875 to 1888 largely to capture the lead, zinc and silver ore traffic from the mines at '''Broken Hill''' just over the border in '''New South Wales'''. 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 '''Cockburn''' on 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 railway, and one of the most profitable in the country. 

The '''SAR''' had a monopoly on the ore traffic until 1919 when the '''NSWGR''' (New South Wales Government Railways) completed its own standard gauge (4ft 8.5in) 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'''. 

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 leases locos to rail operators.
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<td width=75><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Era:&nbsp;</span></td>
<td>'''1950s and 1960s'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Duration:&nbsp;</span></td>
<td>'''Paratoo''' to '''Peterborough''' 1 hour 25 minutes (includes refuelling time)<br>
'''Paratoo''' to '''Gladstone''' 2 hours 45 minutes</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Loco:&nbsp;</span></td>
<td>'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#SAR_400_Class|SAR 406]]''' (Garrett) on the <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&nbsp;Main&nbsp;</span> line</span> approaching '''Paratoo''' from the '''East'''<br>
'''Other Available Locos:''' [[image:Loco_Roster_Label.png|link=SAR Peterborough Division Loco Roster]]
*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 23]]'''  on <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough Depot <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Siding 1&nbsp;</span></span>
*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 233]]''' on <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough Depot <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Loco Road 1&nbsp;</span></span>
*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#SAR_400_Class|SAR 407]]''' on <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough Depot <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Repair Shop Road 4&nbsp;</span></span></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Consist:&nbsp;</span></td>
<td>Attached to '''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#SAR_400_Class|SAR 406]]''': 23 '''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#TGR_CCC|CCC Gondola]]''' wagons, 1 '''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock#TGR_DB|Guard Van]]'''.
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[[Image:Location Index.png|link=SAR Index|alt=Location Index|Location Index]]<br>
[[image:Line_Index_Label.png|link=SAR_Index|Location Index]]</td>
<td>'''Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of information.''' The <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Getting Started&nbsp;</span> guide below gives a summary of the information that is available.<br><br>
To display the data click any '''Line Index''' graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white">Getting Started:</span><br>
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# If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;P&nbsp;</span> key.
# Next locate your loco. '''Either''':-
## Open the '''Finder Tool''' (press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Ctrl&nbsp;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;F&nbsp;</span>) and type, in the '''Name''' field, the name of the loco. For example '''SAR 406''' (or just '''406''' should be enough). Click the '''tick''' icon, '''OR'''
## Open the '''Driver List''' (bottom left of the screen) and select the loco from there - click the drivers '''Eye''' icon to jump to the loco.
# Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click [[image:Line_Index_Paratoo.png|link=SAR_Paratoo|Paratoo Data]] (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for '''Paratoo'''. In each location details page:-
#*the [[image:Tab_HM_White.png|link=|75px]]&nbsp;tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
#*the [[image:Tab_TM_Grey.png|link=|75px]]&nbsp;tab reveals the invisible [[image:Trackmark_Right.png|link=|alt=TM|8px]]&nbsp;'''Track Marks''' for '''Drive To''' commands.
#*the [[image:Tab_IN_Grey.png|link=|75px]]&nbsp;tab lists all active industries and their commodities.
#*the [[image:Tab_SW_Grey.png|link=|75px]]&nbsp;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 '''Driver Mode''' and either close the opening message window or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;P&nbsp;</span> key to start the session.
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white">Tutorial:</span><br>
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<td width=750>'''A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window'''</td>
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# Move the train into '''Paratoo Yard''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&nbsp;Main&nbsp;</span> Line</span>
# Fill the tender with '''water''' at the <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&nbsp;Water&nbsp;</span> Column</span> or proceed to '''Nackara''' and fill with '''water''' at the <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&nbsp;Water&nbsp;</span> Column</span> located there.
# Proceed to <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough <span style="color: white; background-color: #008100;">&nbsp;Loop&nbsp;</span></span> or <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough <span style="color: black; background-color: cyan;">&nbsp;Yard 1&nbsp;</span></span>. 
# Detach the loco and proceed to <span style="font-weight: 700;">Peterborough Main <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&nbsp;Loco Fuel &amp; Water&nbsp;</span> Point</span> to refuel the tender with '''bunker c oil''' and '''water'''. 
# '''Option:''' Reattach the loco, or another available loco, to the train and proceed by 09:30 to <span style="font-weight: 700;">Gladstone <span style="color: black; background-color: cyan;">&nbsp;Yard&nbsp;</span></span>.
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A summary of the facilities and product loads at all locations along the line is provided in the link [[Image:SAR_PortPirie-BrokenHill_Line.png|link=SAR Port Pirie-Broken Hill|alt=Port Pirie-Broken Hill Line|Show Port Pirie-Broken Hill Line]]
*Fuel oil level is low, but sufficient to reach '''Peterborough''' where it can be refilled
*Water is very low and you will need to refill either here at '''Paratoo''' or at '''Nackara'''
*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 <span style="background-color: yellow;">&nbsp;Industry&nbsp;</span>''' commands. Click [[image:Line_Index_Label.png|link=SAR_Index|Location Index]] 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 [[image:Line_Index_Label.png|link=SAR_Index|Location Index]] for details.
*If driving manually in yards, you are responsible for correctly setting any '''catch points'''.
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<td colspan=9>'''Links:''' All links will open in this window</td>
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<td width=125 align="center">[[Image:Location Index.png|link=SAR Index|alt=Location Index|Location Index]]<br>'''[[SAR Index|Location List]]'''</td>
<td width=125 align="center">[[image:SAR Tutorial.png|link=SAR Scenarios Tutorial|alt=Tutorial]]<br>'''[[SAR Scenarios Tutorial|Drive Tutorial]]'''</td>
<td width=125 align="center">[[image:Rolling Stock Index.png|link=SAR Scenario Rolling Stock|alt=Rolling Stock]]<br>'''[[SAR Scenario Rolling Stock|Rolling Stock]]'''</td>
<td width=125 align="center">[[image:Loco Index.png|link=SAR Peterborough Division Loco Roster|alt=Loco Roster]]<br>'''[[SAR Peterborough Division Loco Roster|Loco Roster]]'''</td>
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