"Unanderra- Moss Vale Line" NO8 Traditional Cache
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"Unanderra- Moss Vale Line" NO8
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Another in the series of Unanderra- Moss Vale Railway line.
You DO NOT need to cross the railway line.(There is a closed gate, but no fence on the right.
Elevation: 650 metres.
It will take you along another of our scenic country roads
The Unanderra - Moss Vale Railway line is a cross country line. It branches from the Illawarra (South Coast at Unanderra) and winds west up the Illawarra escarpment to join the Main Southern Line at Moss Vale.
The Line is one of the most scenic in New South Wales, and for the first 20km after leaving Unanderra has an almost continuous grade of 1 in 30 providing spectacular views over the Illawarra coastline.
The line was first proposed in 1880s' by the residents of Moss Vale and local industry keen for connections to the Port of Port Kembla.
Construction began on 26-6-1925 and opened on 20-8-1932.
The line initially carried mainly limestone from the Marulan Quarry's to Port Kembla Steelworks, but later vegetables from Robertson to Sydney and later coal. Also used as part of the War effort for a 400mtr long crossing loop for heavy World War II traffic.
Passenger service began in August 1932 with CPH railmotors and in 1938 these were replaced by 30 class steam locomotives. 3801Ltd. commenced "The Cockatoo Run" Heritage tourist train on19-8-1995. From March 2001 "The Cockatoo Run" merged with another of the 3801 Ltd operators. It currently operates on selected days with a heritage diesel locomotive.
Limestone, coal and grain travel this track taking goods from inland NSW to Port Kembla.
Contains the usual bit and pieces. Log, Pen, swaps etc.
Additional Hints
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Lbh pna onax va AFJ
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