SAR Scenario Hawker Line Tour V2

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From 1956 upto 1972 tourist excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' would often use these two sections of the original line. From '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' the trains would "top and tail" with a locomotive placed at each end as there were no turning facilities at '''Summit'''. The '''Hawker''' trains would turn the loco on the '''WYE''' at '''Hawker'''.<br>
 
From 1956 upto 1972 tourist excursion trains from '''Peterborough''' would often use these two sections of the original line. From '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' the trains would "top and tail" with a locomotive placed at each end as there were no turning facilities at '''Summit'''. The '''Hawker''' trains would turn the loco on the '''WYE''' at '''Hawker'''.<br>
  
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This scenario reproduces a tour trip from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''' and then on to '''Hawker''' and return. You can choose between completing both trips or just one of them.</td>
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From 1972 the fine from '''Quorn''' to '''Hawker''' closed.<br>
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In 1979 the '''Pichi Richi Railway Historical Society''' (formed in 1974) restored the line from '''Summit''' to '''Woolshed Flat''' where they installed a turning '''WYE'''.<br>
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In 1987 the line to '''Peterborough''' closed so the tour trains from '''Peterborough''' no longer ran. The Society took over the operation of the line from  '''Quorn''' to '''Woolshed Flat''' and by 2001 they had restore the original line to '''Port Augusta'''.<br>
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This scenario recreates the tour trips from '''Quorn''' to '''Summit''', '''Hawker''', '''Woolshed Flat''' and return. You can choose between the individual trips or combine them into longer excurions.</td>
 
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[[image:RedDot10x10.png|link=]] For the '''Summit''' tour
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*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock_V2#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 44]]''' or
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*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock_V2#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 51]]''' and
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*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock_V2#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 255]]''' to be attached to the rear of the consist
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*'''[[SAR_Scenario_Rolling_Stock_V2#SAR_T_Class|SAR T 44]]''' or
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Revision as of 13:37, 28 October 2025

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 27 		   28   The Hawker Line Tour 
A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session v2.0		 ArrowRightBtn.png
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A passenger tour train exploring the Hawker Line (1956-1972). Bottom
 The Historical Bit 

In 1956 the narrow gauge line from Port Augusta to Maree via Quorn was closed, replaced by a new standard gauge line build further to the west. But the short section between Quorn and Summit, the highest point on the line, still remained open. The line between Quorn and Hawker was still in use by a weekly freight service.

From 1956 upto 1972 tourist excursion trains from Peterborough would often use these two sections of the original line. From Quorn to Summit the trains would "top and tail" with a locomotive placed at each end as there were no turning facilities at Summit. The Hawker trains would turn the loco on the WYE at Hawker.

From 1972 the fine from Quorn to Hawker closed.

In 1979 the Pichi Richi Railway Historical Society (formed in 1974) restored the line from Summit to Woolshed Flat where they installed a turning WYE.

In 1987 the line to Peterborough closed so the tour trains from Peterborough no longer ran. The Society took over the operation of the line from Quorn to Woolshed Flat and by 2001 they had restore the original line to Port Augusta.

This scenario recreates the tour trips from Quorn to Summit, Hawker, Woolshed Flat and return. You can choose between the individual trips or combine them into longer excurions.

 When, Where and With What 

Hawker Tour
 Era:  1960s
 Duration:  Quorn to Summit and return (1960-1978)
1 hour 15 minutes
  Quorn to Hawker and return (1960-1972)
x hours yy minutes
  Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return (1979-present)
x hours yy minutes
 Locos:  At Quorn Depot:-

RedDot10x10.png For the Summit tour

RedDot10x10.png For the Hawker tour

RedDot10x10.png For the Woolshed Flat tour

 Similar/Related Scenarios 

 2   Vintage East-West Express  4   Gladstone-Terowie Passenger Runs  9   Paratoo Mixed Passenger Freight
 16   Gladstone-Wilmington Rail Motor  17   Peterborough-Quorn Passenger Runs  26   The "Coffee Pot" Special


Location Index

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 Location Index graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).
Getting Started:
  1. If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the  P  key.
  2. If you decide to set the session clock to a different starting time then follow the instructions shown in the Orders section
  3. Next locate your loco. Either:-
    • Open the Finder Tool (press  Ctrl   F ) and type, in the Name field, the name of the loco, such as SAR T 51 (or just T 51 should be enough), then 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 (e.g. SAR T 51) OR
    • the driver icon (named Driver 51) - this is a non-animated icon
    then click the drivers Eye icon Driver Eye.png to take control of the loco.
  4. Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click Quorn Data (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Quorn. In each location details page:-
    • the Tab HM White.png tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
    • the Tab TM Grey.png tab reveals the invisible TM Track Marks for Drive To commands.
    • the Tab IN Grey.png tab lists all active industries and their commodities.
    • the Tab SW Grey.png tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use.
  5. Each location details page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route.
  6. 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.
  7. Switch back to Trainz Driver Mode
  8. Close the opening message window and, if Pause is shown on the screen, press the  P  key to start the session.


Tutorial:
Tutorial A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window


Orders:

For both the Summit and Hawker options:

  1. Select either locomotive SAR T 44 or SAR T 51 and attach it to one of the two passenger consists waiting in the  Car Shed  in the Quorn  Loco Depot 
  2. Drive the train into Quorn  Station  and load the waiting tour passengers.

For the Quorn to Summit option:

  1. Switch to loco SAR T 255 located in the Quorn  Loco Depot  and couple it to the rear passenger car of the consist now waiting at the station.
  2. Drive to Summit (there is a trackmark at Summit Halt Up that can be used for the AI).
  3. After a suitable period to allow the passengers to "explore" (there is nothing to see at Summit) switch to the rear loco (SAR T 44 or SAR T 51) to return to Quorn station.
  4. Detach loco SAR T 255 and return it to the Quorn  Loco Depot 

For the Quorn to Hawker option:

  1. Drive to Hawker Station. Optional stops can be made at any of the locations along the line but they have no passenger facilities.
  2. Turn the loco on the WYE at Hawker
  3. Drive back to Quorn Station and unload the passengers.
  4. Return the loco and consist to the Quorn  Loco Depot 
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This can be changed to any required time. For the details see WikiLink.PNGSAR Scenario Session Time Change
 Hawker Line Tour Timetable 
  Days
Train №		  Sa Su
   11		 Days
Train №		  Sa Su
   12		 plus public holidays when required
Quorn Depot CEFJØWX dep  08:45 Summit dep  09:45  
Station   dep  09:15 Quorn arr  10:00  
Summit arr  09:30        
Train №  21 Train №  22  
Quorn Station dep  10:30 Hawker dep  xx:yy  
Hawker ΔCWX arr  xx:yycwT Quorn Station arr  xx:yy  
    Depot    cwS  
bold time = arrive/depart time plain time = timing point
Service Symbols:
A Attach wagons D Detach wagons L Load S Stable loco T Turn loco
U Unload a on request stop c coal (if required) w water (if required)  
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 SAR Port Augusta-Hawker Line

  • The line to Woolshed Flat is not signalled beyond Quorn Yard. Train Order Working is in operation on the line.
  • You have been issued with orders and the authorisation for Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return.
  • 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 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 Location Index for details.
  • If driving manually in yards, you are responsible for correctly setting any catch points.
Strip Map
Route Key

Woolshed Flat Strip Map

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This page was created by Trainz user pware in October 2025 and was last updated as shown below.

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