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 Waikerie
History
The Waikerie line was part of a significant expansion of the railways in South Australia in the early part of the 20th century to facilitate greater development of the rural areas of the state. The estimated cost of the 74 miles (119 km) Karoonda-Waikerie line, including rolling stock, was £251,350, with expected revenue of £10,000 per annum, working expenses of £10,820, and interest costs of £10,054. It was anticipated by the Railways Commissioner that the loss here would be £10,874 per annum. The area to be served was estimated at 956,000 acres (387,000 ha). The contract for the first 19.5 miles (31.4 km) was accepted for £16,220 in January 1914 and the line opened on 23 September 1914. The Galga to Waikerie section closed on 14 March 1990, followed by the Karoonda - Galga section on 4 March 1994.
This line included the following sidings/stations Mindiyarra, Perponda, Kalyan, Coondooloo, Copeville, Kunlara, Galga, Mercunda, Mantung, Hillmanville, Maggea, Boolgun, Holder, Kanni and Waikerie.
Status the line is closed and dismantled
Owner froghoppin
Beta testers Mattycat and the Kellygang