Port Pirie to Broken Hill (Narrow Guage)
This section contains information about the Port Pirie to Broken Hill Narrow Guage line.
Note: Part of the new standard gauge line follows the narrow gauge right of way, though other parts outside of major junctions are on substantially different alighments.
Broken Hill (224.5 m)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Silverton (319.5 m)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
NSW/SA Border
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Cockburn (299 m 22 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Mutooroo (291 m 76 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Mingary (283 m 61 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Cutana (274 m 74 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
McDonald Hill (265 m 72 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Olary (256 m 71 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Outalpa (246 m 32 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Wawirra (238 m 62 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Mannahill (233 m 79 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Oulnina (225 m 03 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Winnininnie (216 m 11 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Yunta (206 m 74 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Coolawatinnie (198 m 64 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Paratoo (193 m 30 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Methuen (188 m 54 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Nackara (182 m 43 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Peecharra (177 m 78 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Nantabibbie (175 m 40 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Oodlawirra (169 m 54 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Ucolta (162 m 23 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Peterborough 248 km (154 m 11 ch) -- Peterborough 109.5 km
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" - 154 m 11 ch |
1.7.1979 | Peterborough 248 km (distance from Adelaide) - Resthouse for trainmen - engine stabling depot - Fuel station - Turntable - Refreshment room - Crossing loop ANR WTT 1.7.1979 |
6.10.1991 | Peterborough - turntable 25.9m [WWT Admt 6.10.1991] |
23.3.1992 | Peterborough 109.5 km (distance from Port Pirie) [WWT Admt 23.3.1992] |
Yongala (160 m 28 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Belalie North (168 m)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Jamestown (170 m 70 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Caltowie (183 m 53 ch)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Gladstone 219.5 km -- Gladstone Station 313.5 km -- Gladstone Station 44 km
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" - 194 m via Terowie and 136.25M via Blyth |
1.7.1979 | Gladstone 219.5 km (Distance from Adelaide via Blyth) - Gladstone Station 313.5 km (Distance from Adelaide via Peterborough) - Resthouse for trainmen - Fuel station - Turntable - ANR WTT 1.7.1979 |
23.3.1992 | Gladstone Station 44 km (distance from Port Pirie) [WWT Admt 23.3.1992] |
Huddleston (143 m)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
Crystal Brook 334.5 km -- Crystal Brook 197.5 km -- Crystal Brook 22.5 km
30.6.1950 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia". Original distances given as 150.5 m via Blyth, and 209.25 M via Terowie |
1.7.1979 | Crystal Brook 334.5 km - Attended - Crossing loop 1006 m - ANR WTT 1.7.1979 |
28.10.1990 | Crystal Brook 197.5 km - crossing loop 968 m [WWT Admt 28.10.1990] |
23.3.1992 | Crystal Brook 22.5 km (distance from Port Pirie) - crossing loop 964 m [WWT Admt 23.3.1992] |
Warnertown 348 km
1923 | 106 m - On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" |
1.7.1979 | Warnertown 348 km - Unattended - Crossing loop 1006 m - ANR WTT 1.7.1979 |
Solomontown -- Port Pirie Junction (134.24 m) -- Port Pirie Junction (0 m)
1923 | On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" as "Solomontown" |
23.7.1937 | Opened - loop 1530 ft., sidings 18,440 ft[annual report] |
26.7.1937 | Extension of line from Port Augusta to Port Pirie officially opened. |
- | Both the name "Solomontown" and "Port Pirie Junction" appears to be used interchangeably |
30.6.1937 | Drawer locks remain at Port Augusta leg of Triangle & Stockyards ("Prairie") 0 m 50 c[WGC 4/61] |
5.11.1967 | Train order Port Pirie Junction - Stirling North [WN 44/67] |
12.11.1967 | Port Pirie Junction Closed & Port Pirie Opened. Mileage Difference 1 m 0 c [WN 44/67] |
Port Pirie - Ellen Street (135.65 m)
Port Pirie - Mary Elie Street 262.5 km (0 m) -- Port Pirie 362.5 km
12.11.1967 | Port Pirie Junction Closed & Port Pirie Opened. Mileage Difference 1 m 0 c [WN 44/67] |
12.1.1970 | Standard Gauge to Broken Hill open [SAR WN50/69] |
1.7.1979 | Port Pirie 262.5 km (from Adelaide) - Resthouse for trainmen - Engine stabling depot - Fuel station - Turntable - - Refreshment room - Crossing loop - Carriage watering ANR WTT 1.7.1979 |
28.10.1990 | Port Pirie 362.5 km [WWT Admt 28.10.1990] |
6.10.1991 | Port Pirie - turntable 25.9m [WWT Admt 6.10.1991] |