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] |
