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A passenger tour train exploring the Hawker Line (1956-1972). |
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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
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1960s |
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Quorn to Summit and return (1960-1978)
1 hour 15 minutes |
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Quorn to Hawker and return (1960-1972)
5 hours |
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Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return (1979-present)
x hours yy minutes |
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At Quorn Depot:-
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 For the Summit tour
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For the Hawker tour
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For the Woolshed Flat tour
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Similar/Related Scenarios
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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 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, 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
 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 Quorn. In each location details page:-
- the
 tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
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 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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Tutorial:
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A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window |
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Orders:
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For both the Summit and Hawker options:
- 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
- Drive the train into Quorn Station and load the waiting tour passengers.
For the Quorn to Summit option:
- 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.
- Drive to Summit (there is a trackmark at Summit Halt Up that can be used for the AI).
- 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.
- If you are continuing onto Hawker then detach loco SAR T 255 and return it to the Quorn Loco Depot
- If you are terminating at Quorn then return the locos and consist to the Quorn Loco Depot and Car Shed
For the Quorn to Hawker option:
- Drive to Hawker Station. Optional stops can be made at any of the locations along the line but they have no passenger facilities.
- Turn the loco on the WYE at Hawker
- Drive back to Quorn Station and unload the passengers.
- Return the loco and consist to the Quorn Loco Depot
For the Woolshed Flat option:
- Select locomotive SAR T 255 and attach it to one of the two passenger consists waiting in the Car Shed in the Quorn Loco Depot
- Drive the train into Quorn Station and load the waiting tour passengers.
- Run the loco around the train
- Drive to Summit for a short stop
- Drive to Woolshed Flat Main Platform and unload the passengers
- Turn the loco on the WYE taking on any water if required
- Attach the loco to the Quorn end of the consist
- Drive non-stop to Quorn Station to unload passengers.
- If you are terminating at Quorn then return the loco and consist to the Quorn Loco Depot
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| Hawker Line Tour Timetable |
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Days
Train №
Era |
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Sa (Su)
11
1960-1979 |
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(Su)
15
1960-1979 |
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13
1960-1972 |
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(runs when required)
plus public holidays when required |
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| Quorn Depot |
CEFJØWX |
dep |
08:45 |
12:45 |
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| Station |
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dep |
09:15 |
13:15 |
10:30 |
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| Summit |
arr |
09:30 |
13:30 |
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dep |
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| Woolshed Flat |
ΔWX |
arr |
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| Hawker |
ΔCWX |
arr |
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12:30cwT |
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21 |
25 |
23 |
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| Hawker |
dep |
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13:30 |
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| Woolshed Flat |
dep |
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| Summit |
dep |
09:45 |
13:45 |
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| Quorn Station |
arr |
10:00w |
14:00 |
15:30 |
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| Depot |
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cwS1 |
cwS |
cwS |
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| 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) |
1 (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 |
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in October 2025 and was last updated as shown below.
