A series on South Australian Rail (known as SAR) sidings/stations infrastructure that have closed along many of the mainlines and branch lines that once opened the state’s regions.
Placed on walking/bike tracks where the disused rail corridors have been converted for public use.
Branch line Karoonda to Peebinga
History
The railway ran easterly from Karoonda then north-easterly, serving to open up for agriculture the lands between the Pinnaroo line which had opened in 1906 and the Bamera line which was still under construction when approval was granted for the Peebinga line. The Peebinga line was 106.2 kilometres (66.0 mi) long and construction estimated to cost £207,000 plus £56,690 for rolling stock. The net operating loss was forecast as £11,804 per annum however this was considered acceptable for making agriculture possible on 621,000 acres (2,510 km2) of previously undeveloped land.
This line included the following sidings/stations Nunkeri, Yurgo, Marama, Kulkami, Mulpata, Wirha, Gurrai, Karte, Kaingin, Mootatunga and Peebinga.
Status the line is closed and dismantled
Yurgo
Name is a native word for long way.
Owner froghoppin
Beta testers Mattycat and the Kellygang