SAR Paratoo
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| + | <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Distance from Peterborough: </span> 57½ kms, 35¾ miles</span><br> | ||
Manned station on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Port Pirie-Broken Hill Line </span>.<br> | Manned station on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Port Pirie-Broken Hill Line </span>.<br> | ||
| − | Station, | + | Station, crossing and goods loops with a stockyard siding, a loco water/coaling facility and a turning WYE.<br> |
'''Paratoo''' was the only location on the line with a dedicated signal box.<br> | '''Paratoo''' was the only location on the line with a dedicated signal box.<br> | ||
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'''Broken Hill''' is 236km (147mi) to the North-East.<br> | '''Broken Hill''' is 236km (147mi) to the North-East.<br> | ||
| − | After the conversion of the line to standard gauge ( | + | After the conversion of the line to standard gauge (4ft8½in - 1435mm) during 1969-1970, all loops, sidings and facilities were removed. There is now little visible evidence of '''Paratoo's''' original role or importance. |
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 11 March 2023
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