Most viewed - Pilbara negative and digital Albums - Iron Ore |
![Filename=150518_8120.jpg
Filesize=306KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jan 29, 2016 150518_8120.jpg](albums/Pilbara/05-2015/thumb_150518_8120.jpg)
150518 8120164 viewsBHP Iron Ore old and retired ore stacker #4 and bucket wheel reclaimer #4 are blown apart to aid in the scrapping process.
|
|
![Filename=160128_00568.jpg
Filesize=576KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jan 31, 2016 160128_00568.jpg](albums/Pilbara/01-2016/thumb_160128_00568.jpg)
160128 00568164 viewsWedgefield, Sims Metal Yard, the sparks fly as the remains on an ALCo frame are thermal lanced into smaller manageable pieces, a GE V16 7FDL-16 engine is also cut in half.
|
|
![Filename=160128_00877.jpg
Filesize=488KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jan 31, 2016 160128_00877.jpg](albums/Pilbara/01-2016/thumb_160128_00877.jpg)
160128 00877164 viewsWedgefield, Sims Metal Yard, ALCo frame segments and a GE 7FDL-16 engine cut in two.
|
|
![Filename=239-26.jpg
Filesize=397KiB
Dimensions=1280x842
Date added=Apr 07, 2016 239-26.jpg](albums/Pilbara/239/thumb_239-26.jpg)
239-26164 viewsYandi One balloon loop sees the 1600 empty arrival with mid-train locomotives 5650 'Yawata', a Goninan rebuild GE CM40-8M model serial no. 8412-07/93-141 with a LocoTrol equipped Goninan rebuild CM40-8ML cab-less unit, serial no. 8412-09/94-155 5664 'Kaohsiung' edging towards the load-out tunnel on the 17/01/1997. GeoData.
|
|
![Filename=247-01.jpg
Filesize=517KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Oct 28, 2020 247-01.jpg](albums/Pilbara/247/thumb_247-01.jpg)
247-01164 viewsCape Lambert, Robe River's 9426 a Comeng WA rebuild from ALCo Schenectady NY model C636 serial 3499-3 originally built in January 1968 for Pennsylvania as #6332, Penn Central 6332 and finally Conrail 6782. Purchased in 1986 and rebuilt by Comeng WA into C636R before delivery to Robe in November 1986. This loco also went on to become DR 8401 for construction of FMG's railway in 2007-08. Seen here in the South Yard waiting to drag a loaded rake down to the car dumper. Approximate location of train is here. 22nd May 2002.
|
|
![Filename=221-02.jpg
Filesize=366KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Sep 19, 2015 221-02.jpg](albums/Pilbara/221/thumb_221-02.jpg)
221-02163 viewsHardie Siding, with the days of C36-7M operations numbered, Goninan rebuild 5513 serial 88-078 / 4839-02 from ALCo C636 5453 holds the mainline with a loaded train bound for Finucane Island.
|
|
![Filename=180614_1333.jpg
Filesize=388KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jun 24, 2018 180614_1333.jpg](albums/Pilbara/01-06_2018/thumb_180614_1333.jpg)
180614 1333163 viewsGoldsworthy Junction, Node 1 at the 17 km looking south, new type LED tilt mast for signal GJ18. GeoData. 14th June 2018.
|
|
![Filename=151206_9661.jpg
Filesize=383KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Apr 09, 2020 151206_9661.jpg](albums/Pilbara/BHP_Track_Machines/thumb_151206_9661.jpg)
151206 9661163 viewsBoodarie, on a Gavin Transport Drake float, BHP's new track recording vehicle which is a Mermec ROGER 800 imported from Italy. Underbody detail of the testing units.
|
|
![Filename=041014_142544.jpg
Filesize=435KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Sep 27, 2020 041014_142544.jpg](albums/Pilbara/Pilbara_Railways_Historical_Society/thumb_041014_142544.jpg)
041014 142544163 viewsPilbara Railways Historical Society museum, former Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates RSD-3 model ALCo locomotive built by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) in 1951 for NSWGR as the 40 class 4002 serial 77733, purchased by CRRIA in 1971 and numbered 261.002, then 1705 and finally 9405. 4002 is preserved in an operational state and another claim to fame is it run the Royal Train in NSW February 1954. Donated to the Society in 1979. 14th October 2004.
|
|
![Filename=250-28.jpg
Filesize=488KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Nov 12, 2020 250-28.jpg](albums/Pilbara/250/thumb_250-28.jpg)
250-28163 viewsCape Lambert Load Box Spur with Robe River's four remaining ALCo units recently stored out of service. 9416, 9413, 9515 in the load box and 9412 in the distance. 22nd October 2000.
|
|
![Filename=221-05.jpg
Filesize=348KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Sep 19, 2015 221-05.jpg](albums/Pilbara/221/thumb_221-05.jpg)
221-05162 viewsHardie Siding, with the days of C36-7M operations numbered, Goninan rebuild 5513 serial 88-078 / 4839-02 from ALCo C636 5453 holds the mainline with a loaded train bound for Finucane Island.
|
|
![Filename=150505_7990.jpg
Filesize=344KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jan 29, 2016 150505_7990.jpg](albums/Pilbara/05-2015/thumb_150505_7990.jpg)
150505 7990162 viewsFMG Solomon Line, bank engines Progress Rail EMD SD70ACe/LCi unit 716 serial 20118693-008 and EMD SD90MAC unit 901 serial 976833-1, this unit has been repowered with an 16-710G3 prime mover, at the 227 km as they bank the loaded train upgrade into the cutting, the train speed is now increasing as the front of the train has topped the grade. Geodata: -22.0187117 118.5850933 .
|
|
![Filename=180614_1329.jpg
Filesize=505KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Jun 24, 2018 180614_1329.jpg](albums/Pilbara/01-06_2018/thumb_180614_1329.jpg)
180614 1329162 viewsAllen Siding, at the 45 km looking east, the original rail or steel train is stowed on the mainline, looking from 1st lead off waggon 6011, built by Scotts of Ipswich 04-09-1970, the mesh guarding is for the winch cable. The chute arrangement for the discharging and recovery of rail is visible. 14th June 2018. GeoData.
|
|
![Filename=040412_143532.jpg
Filesize=342KiB
Dimensions=1280x960
Date added=Jun 29, 2018 040412_143532.jpg](albums/Pilbara/BHP_Rolling_Stock_-_Ore/thumb_040412_143532.jpg)
040412 143532162 viewsNelson Point, Comeng WA built ore waggon 1760 one of 288 waggons built in 1974. 12th April 2004.
|
|
![Filename=041014_142144.jpg
Filesize=490KiB
Dimensions=1280x962
Date added=Sep 27, 2020 041014_142144.jpg](albums/Pilbara/Pilbara_Railways_Historical_Society/thumb_041014_142144.jpg)
041014 142144162 viewsPilbara Railways Historical Society, Comeng WA ALCo rebuild C636R locomotive 3017 serial WA-135-C-6043-04. The improved Pilbara cab was fitted as part of the rebuild in April 1985. Donated to Society in 1996. 14th October 2004.
|
|
![Filename=207-23.jpg
Filesize=499KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Oct 01, 2014 207-23.jpg](albums/Pilbara/207/thumb_207-23.jpg)
207-23161 viewsHardie Siding, BHP locomotive 5513 is the final member of Goninan rebuilds from ALCo C636 5453 into a GE C36-7M unit 5513 serial 4839-02 / 88-078, with 'Kalgan' nameboards removed for fitting to AC6000 class 6074, holds the main with a loaded Yarrie train awaiting a cross.
|
|
![Filename=222-10.jpg
Filesize=358KiB
Dimensions=1280x843
Date added=Oct 26, 2015 222-10.jpg](albums/Pilbara/222/thumb_222-10.jpg)
222-10161 viewsGreen Tank Pool, Pilbara, Western Australia. Geo Data.
|
|
![Filename=130720_1557.jpg
Filesize=448KiB
Dimensions=1280x853
Date added=Mar 21, 2017 130720_1557.jpg](albums/Pilbara/BHP_Rolling_Stock_-_non_ore/thumb_130720_1557.jpg)
130720 1557161 viewsFlash Butt yard, out of service crib waggon a cut down Magor USA built Oroville ore waggon, seen here with a new Ausco donga replacing the original ATCO unit.
|
|
![Filename=040407_075425.jpg
Filesize=266KiB
Dimensions=960x1280
Date added=Nov 26, 2017 040407_075425.jpg](albums/Pilbara/2004_01-06/thumb_040407_075425.jpg)
040407 075425161 viewsMooka Siding, LED colour light signal head MAN 6 located at the north end of the passing siding, departure signal.
|
|
![Filename=040407_080354.jpg
Filesize=441KiB
Dimensions=1280x960
Date added=Nov 26, 2017 040407_080354.jpg](albums/Pilbara/2004_01-06/thumb_040407_080354.jpg)
040407 080354161 viewsToy Titan on the lean when the LHS rear wheel parted company and went bush. 23 km Newman mainline. Wednesday 7th April 2004.
|
|
3681 files on 185 page(s) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
26 | ![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
![](images/spacer.gif) |
|