SAR Scenario Orroroo Grain

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A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session v2.0
This scenario has been updated in Base Session v2.0. For the original v1.0 scenario, click here
Empty grain service from Peterborough to Orroroo returning loaded to Peterborough. Bottom

 The Historical Bit 

October 1988 saw the last revenue services on the  Peterborough-Quorn Line  before it was permanently closed in November 1988. This scenario recreates that service, a grain run between Peterborough and Orroroo to clear the grain silos at Orroroo.

By 1970 the main  Port Pirie-Broken  Hill Line  had been converted to standard gauge (4ft 8½in - 1435mm) which isolated the  Peterborough-Quorn Line  from the rest of the narrow gauge network.

1970 also saw the removal of steam from Peterborough and all remaining narrow gauge services were operated by SAR 830 class narrow gauge diesels. Initially SAR 858, 865, 866 and 867 were based at Peterborough but SAR 865 and 866 were transferred to Gladstone and in 1973 SAR 867 was converted, by bogie exchange, to broad gauge (5ft 3in - 1600mm). This left SAR 858 as the only narrow gauge loco at Peterborough from 1973 to 1988.


Grain Run
 Era:  1980s
 Duration:  2 hours 30 minutes
 Loco:  SAR 858 at Peterborough  Loco Sheds 
 Consist:  To be attached to the selected loco

on the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill  Siding

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 (for example: to match the train timetable shown below) 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 selected loco - e.g. SAR 858. 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 858) OR
    • the driver icon (named Driver 858) - 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 Peterborough Data (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Peterborough. 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:
  1. Move your selected loco onto the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill Siding and couple to the WHE wagons stored there.
  2. Move the train onto one of the available  Yard  roads.
  3. Move the loco to the  Car Shed  and colect a Guard Van. Attach the van to the rear of the WHE wagons.
  4. Proceed, according to the working timetable to Orooroo.
  5. At Orroroo move the train onto the  Goods  Road to the  Grain Silos  for loading.
  6. When loading has been completed, run the loco around the train to attach to the Guard Van at its rear.
  7. Detach the Guard Van from the WHE wagons and shunt the van onto the  Goods Loop . Position it alongside the Grain Silos.
  8. Turn the loco on the  WYE . Notes:
    • The  WYE  was actually removed in the 1930s so in reality the loco would have to run "tender first" back to Peterborough - which was not popular with the train crews but is an option you can use.
  9. Attach the loco to the southern (Peterborough) end of the WHE wagons at the  Grain Silos .
  10. Shunt the train onto the  Goods Loop  and couple it to the Guard Van.
  11. Proceed to a vacant  Yard  road at Peterborough.
  12. Run the loco around the train and attach to the Guard Van at its rear.
  13. Shunt the Guard Van into the  Car Shed .
  14. Reattach to the WHE wagons and shunt the train to the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill  Siding.
  15. Detach the wagons and return the loco to the Main  Loco  Depot.
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The Base Session has the clock set to start at Clock 0800.png
This can be changed to any required time. For the details see WikiLink.PNGSAR Scenario Session Time Change
 Peterborough-Orroroo Grain Timetable 
  Year
Days
Train №
1988
(M)
141
1988
(Th)
143

(when required)
Peterborough Depot CEFJØWX dep  hh:mm  hh:mm  
Flour Mill   A A Attach WTE wagons
Yard   A A Attach Guard Van
Peterborough dep  hh:mm  hh:mm  
Black Rock X   (hh:mm) (hh:mm)  
Orroroo ΔFX arr  hh:mm  hh:mm  
Grain Terminal   D D Detach wagons. Turn loco
Train № 142 144
Orrorro Grain Terminal A A Attach WTE wagons
Orroroo dep  hh:mm  hh:mm  
Black Rock (hh:mm) (hh:mm)  
Peterborough Yard arr  hh:mm  hh:mm Detach Guard Van
Flour Mill   D D Detatch wagons
Depot   S S Stable loco
bold time = arrive/depart time (plain time) = timing point
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
Strip Map
Route Key
Driving Notes:

A summary of the facilities and product loads at all locations along the line is provided in the link Port Peterborough-Quorn Line

  • 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.
  • The Turning WYE at Orroroo was removed during the 1930s. It is retained in this layout for historical and operational reasons.
  • 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.

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This page was created by Trainz user pware in March 2021 and was last updated as shown below.


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