Club run to Palmer, Sunday 30 June 2019 - Classic Owners Leave a Reply Cancel reply. The Sedan railway line branched off from the South Australian Railways' Adelaide to Wolseley line at Monarto South running 70 kilometres north to Sedan. 520 was named Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey after the Governor of South Australia at the time of it's introduction. Palmer was part of the 1845 Reedy Creek Special Mining Survey. Karl Telfer, with the assistance of his nephews and others, built a traditional wodli. I noticed there actually wasnt much modern digital content (YouTube especially) about the old and abandoned railway lines around Australia. NOTE: Only lines in the current paragraph are shown. 53, 56. These are the names today in the well sited Palmer cemetery which has been controlled by the local council since 1882 when the Company donated the land. Chasing Railway Ghosts - Old Railway Lines in South Australia. The line from Cambrai to Sedan was taken up in the late 60s. Palmer Lutheran town of the Rain Shadow Country. This handled passengers but also the grain of the district. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Lorries Hut, named after the donor, was the first structure erected to provide basic storage and shelter. Birds need trees but they take time. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to get the full Trove experience. The selection of the site and the design concept has been a deliberative process involving cultural, topographical, practical, aesthetic (and financial) considerations. SteamRanger Heritage Railway is the operating arm of the Australian Railway Historical Society (SA Division), and operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor. The Sedan line opened Monarto South to Sedan on 13 October 1919. This section contains information about the Monarto South to Cambrai and Sedan railway Monarto South (51 m 29 ch) 30.6.1950: On "Chief Engineer For Railways Map Showing Lines of Railways in South Australia" 3.6.1966: Monarto South - 51 m 29 ch - In "Metropolitan and Country Time and Fare Tables" [SAR PTT 3.6.1966] The journey took four hours as at least 10 minutes was spent in each siding unloading freight. Cattle and sheep loading facili. The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA : 1880 - 1954), http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146435556, create private tags and comments, readable only by you, and. Moveable Sleeping Platform Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In 1975, 520 was repainted from its black and silver colour scheme to its original green and cream livery. Fresh horses could be obtained in Palmer or your own horse stabled overnight. Railways Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Outdoorstype The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sedan_railway_line&oldid=1127365271, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 08:44. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website. An old wooden floored trailer wasacquired and renovated to be used as a sleeping platform that can be placed anywhere on the property. After standardisation, the station was demolished with the station building being preserved at the Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village. Monarto to Sedan Railway - Outdoorstype Leaving Eco Village Culture Shack possible, '*as '-favorable lie ' Jwsuld. LorriesHut - th^/^onstruc.tion oof'.tihe?Ftti}way 'on th'Q gua, - rantee prbeiple, ?whjohvjtoxle! Sir Samuel Davenport offered an allotment for the police station. fully enclosed cab and the use of roller bearings on all axles. In 2014, former ARHS tours director, the late Dean Harvey OAM, made a considerable donation toward the restoration of 520's tender, and SteamRanger is now looking for private and corporate sponsorship/donations to see this project through to completion. The old station building can be found at the Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village at Tailem . Summerfeldt was settled in the early 1870s as German farmers flocked down from Lobethal to the drier eastern plains. In 2021, the engine was completely stripped down, in order for a detailed investigation and costing to be undertaken to return the Whispering Giant to steam. Lorries Hut, Pepper Tree CornerLorries Shed in Canberra garden. It is now the Culture Shack and houses art and artefacts. It's first trip in the new colour scheme was to Nuriootpa on Saturday 3rd May 1975. Particularly of the bridge deck and piers? 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Beginning at Monarto South, It ran 70 kilometres north to Sedan and opened in 1919. This approach is not now acceptable to our boiler inspectors and initial work involving stripping fittings in the cab was commenced prior to discovering the tender corrosion problems, but has not been further progressed. 04 Jul 1908 - MONARTO TO SEDAN RAILWAY. - Trove If you look in Google Earth and click on the Panoramio links in the area you can get a good picture taken by Ilmar Vaim a good friend of mine. They were allowed to operate over all the broad gauge lines in the State with the exception of the Riverton-Spalding. The Sedan railway ran through Cambrai, Gavin's early childhood home. In 1881 the government leased the room for a public school but the church community ran the school. . It briefly became a break of gauge station in 1995 when the Adelaide to Wolseley line was gauge converted to standard gauge. They were built as fully coal burners, but later converted to burn a mixture of coal and oil. the only thing that would really justify tbe, construction of the line was the carrying out, of a policy of intense culture by the people, nf the district. 24 Oct 1919 - THE SEDAN-MONARTO RAILWAY. - Trove A total of 12 engines were built between 1943 and 1947, the later nine having a more streamlined front end than their earlier sisters. It wasn't until 1919 that the Monarto South to Sedan railway line was finally built, and you can still see one of the original railway bridges south of Cambrai. Tepko blossomed after the arrival of the railway with daily trains to Adelaide, frequent mails, a grain handling agent at the rail siding, a shop, post office and eventually telephone exchange. The Goolwa-Port Elliot railway was the first railway in South Australia, although it was horse-drawn not steam. I can't guarantee it's the same one, but I took this photo returning to Adelaide from Sedan in 2014. Fred Taylors skirt house, Newcastle Waters. 2014 Wodli ngundarta Project The first Christ Church Lutheran building was converted to a teachers residence and the current church in Palmer was built in 1872 with the tower added in 1928. Your email address will not be published. NOTE: Only lines in the current paragraph are shown. This handled passengers but also the grain of the district. 8,000 will come to Angaston, from .the nearer points, including .Moculta and, Keyneton> - Much general produce also, with, large quantities of wool, wQl be brought over, the new line instead of the Angaston line, and, many tons of su er and general farm require. Not far from Palmer the Monarto to Sedan railway had to cross Reedy Creek as it wends its way to the River Murray. Visited August 9, 2015 (View from Eastbound Train) Mendota Station (South End) Mendota Station (South End) Mendota Station (Platform Side) Mendota Station (North End) Mendota Station (North End) Mendota Station (North End) Visited May 1, 2002: Station Building: California Zephyr doesn't stop here . Only a few houses are left at Tepko today but in November 2011 the SA government announced a new gas power station will be built at Tepko by 2013 to feed into the Tungkillo- Tailem Bend main power grid of the state. The, .fited greatly of late years by a; better sysr, tem of farming and phps.phate,( and there, were stronger reasons. ' These old railway lines played a key role in shaping the layout of the towns and roads around the country. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It's labelled "railway bridge south of Cambrai". The railway line was extended from Monarto South to Sedan in 1919 with a siding called Apamurra 2 kms outside of Palmer. for asking for 'the, railway than in -1899. when ilio- Railways, towards the project. The 520 class was designed during World War II by F.H.Harrison, who was the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the South Australian Railways from 1939 to 1952. Even a close up of the bridge from the road would help a lot. The South Australia Heritage Places database If you think Adelaide is boring, The railway was officially finished on 18 May 1854, and in 1864 was extended to Victor Harbor, after it was decided that the Port Elliot anchorage was dangerous. Part of the Lot 50-Kanyanyapilla project is the expression of small scale architectural forms through the construction of simple shelters from both Aboriginal and European traditions as well as an evolving bi-cultural expression. The Sedan Heritage Trail - Adelaide - WeekendNotes A Callitris trunk, salvaged from the abandoned Monarto to Sedan rail line (1919-1964) has been installed to show the source timber. A small shed was donated in January 2016 by Susan, Gavins partner. January 21, 2023. Lot 50-Kanyanyapilla will continue the bicultural architectural investigations initiated through the workshop Wodli ngundarta Whats behind a house developed by Gavin and Karl Telfer for Master of Architecture students from the University of Calgary, Canada and held at the Aldinga Arts Eco Village from 2012 to 2014. It's labelled "railway bridge south of Cambrai". [1] On 13 October 1919, Monarto South became a junction station with the opening of the Sedan line. Addresses were delivered by Mr, W. J. Sowden and Professor. Your email address will not be published. photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages. It had eight stations and goods sidings. When the, complete equipment was in full swing they. Monarto to Sedan Railway. Private and Luxury. [1] A travelling correspondent writes: The new*station5 on the Monarto South-Sedan. Salt Creek Bridge - Monarto to Apamurra (Sedan) line - Railpage Hon. The difference, Adelaide and Angaston and Adelaide allows of i, the hills; the distance from Sedan being 94, miles against 50 miles from Angaston to Ade. New engines were urgently required because of the large increase in traffic caused by the war. Two tank seats have been made from an old water tank cut in half vertically. The original stations were at Pallamana, Tepko, Apamurra, Milendella, Sanderston, Page 45 - MONARTO TO SEDAN RAILWAY. r when, the railways were the best asset the State, structed in say that rhe producsrg along tha, There was no line that could be built more, which could be used for sleepers, and with, the exception of one or two creeks, it was, could hardly be beaten. You need to login before you can save preferences. ^ a b Quinlan, Howard; Newland, John (2000). if the report, which, 'goon as '?? Outlaws, Whores & History Tour provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours. The shed was relocated on Australia Day, 2016, by Ian, Maxi (German backpacker), Susan, Steve & Gavin. Monarto to Sedan Railway December 1, 2021 Michael G Outdoorstype explores the old railway line from Monarto South to Sedan in 2021. Chasing Railway Ghosts - Old Railway Lines in South Australia. Ditto, great photos. This is one of six significant concrete railway bridges built in South Australia in the early part of the century and the second of three concrete girder structures which provide evidence of an evolution in design. December 1, 2021. Private and Luxury. The Sedan line was a branch of the main south line from Adelaide. The railway line was extended from Monarto South to Sedan in 1919 with a siding called Apamurra 2 kms outside of Palmer. Apamurra silo VK-APA5 | VK5PAS Balhannah to Mount Pleasant Railway - Outdoorstype No pictures yet, but there's a bit of information here: Just looked up Google Maps found the road and then used "street view". It had eight stations and goods sidings. It was only seven miles long. Train Station - Station Building (with waiting room) 783 Main Street. on 10 November, 1943 on the Port Pirie line achieving a maximum speed of 78 mph between Red Hill and Port Pirie. We've disabled Quick Reply for this thread as it was last updated more than six months ago. It comprised 19 allotments contiguous to the railway station. The comments are property of their posters, all the rest is 2003-2023 Interactive Omnimedia Pty Ltd. You can syndicate our news using one of the RSS feeds. Soon the Fendler, Zadow, Wagenknecht, Wachtel and others settled in Palmer with an influx of new families in 1905. Culture Shack and Construction Crew Ian, Steve, Susan & Maxi (Jan 2016). Then just a few kilometres back the to our lunch stop at the old Palmer Hotel. Feel free to email me with any questions or suggestions through the Contact link in the top menu. The closest settlement was the township of Palmer, named after Colonel George Palmer, a South Australian Colonisation Commissioner. December 1, 2021 Michael G Outdoorstype explores the old railway line from Monarto South to Sedan in 2021. 14 Sep 1901 - DEPUTATIONS. - Trove The railway station opened on 1 May 1886, following the extension of Adelaide-Wolseley railway line to Bordertown. A large deputation waited upon the Acting Commissioner of Public Works on Tuesday, to urge the construction of a railway from Monarto to Sedan on the broad-gauge . Monarto South railway station - Wikipedia Marne Valley - Australian Contrasts - Outdoorstype Chasing Railway Ghosts Old Railway Lines in South Australia. Article : 591 words THE TEACHERS' PRESS. Since you've made it this far, we want to assume you're a real, live human. (.raJomineWd Gatiwit .to^iirtrqUwcs. The Summerfield Hall in traditional stone work was opened in 1955. Mendota, IL 61342. Monarto South VK-MNH5 - Silos On The Air | VK5PAS The loco was permitted a maximum passenger load of 270 tons from Adelaide to Victor Harbor, although in latter years an arbitrary limit of 240 tons has been placed on it. the residents, shareholders in the concern practically. line are named Pallamana* Teplco, Apamurra. Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Sat 4 Jul 1908, Bumbumga-Lochiel, Sandergrove-Milang, Monarto South-Sedan, Karoonda-Waikerie, Karoonda-Peebinga, Wanbi-Yinkannie, Renmark-Barmera and Alawoona-Loxton lines. Redfern: Australian Railway Historical Society. I even spotted a few grain trains loading at Apamurra back in those days and wondered how long the old branch would last. B[? this point being just at the foot of the hills, and some miles from Sedan. The centre post has a cantilever arm to support brush shading, possibly reeds in the future, on a galvanised mesh frame. Metrotrn - Wikipedia The first leaseholders in Palmer were almost all German families the Bottroffs, Drabsches, Drogemullers, Lindners, Rathjens, Riedels, Seidels, Steickes and Thieles. Monarto to Sedan Railway December 1, 2021 Michael G Outdoorstype explores the old railway line from Monarto South to Sedan in 2021. from. I hope somebody finds them useful. L. O'Loughlin), and urged the construction of a broad-gauge railway . The rail siding was placed at Tepko. The five span rail bridge across Reedy Creek was started in 1917 and finished by the time the line opened to Sedan in 1919. The Sedan railway line branched off from the South Australian Railways' Adelaide to Wolseley line at Monarto South running 70 kilometres north to Sedan. This operation is being done to supply rail to the crew laying track from Stirling North to Port Augusta. wagenknecht photos on Flickr | Flickr Please enable JavaScript in your browser to get the full Trove experience. The river as a highway: Rails to the river [5][6][7] Check out the completed video in the YouTube link below. The first engine, 520, entered service with the S.A.R. A 2.5 by 1.8 metre timber deck and pergola was donated for adaptation and use as a viewing deckon the edge of the reed swamp. [4] This ceased when the Sedan line was also converted as far as its then terminus at Apamurra in November 1995. Beginning at Monarto South, It ran 70 kilometres north to Sedan and opened in 1919. ties are provided at' the Apaxnurra, Cambrai, and Sedan stations. Beginning at Monarto South, It ran 70 kilometres north to Sedan and opened in 1919. It formed part of a railway built from Monarto South to Sedan to tap the agricultural region on the western edge of the Murray Flats. Materials for the shed came from Alex, David, Helen, Ian, Rob, Ronda, Tim & Lida, & Gavin. The yard used for grain trains have fallen into disuse and trucks now transport grain from the silos, but a 1,550 metre crossing loop remains in use.[8]. Calculations based on the static and dynamic loads on the underframe indicated that the tender frame had reached its design life, having been subjected to over 55 years of ongoing corrosion and to rectify this will require substantial strengthening and long term anti-corrosion coating. laide. It had eight stations and goods sidings. The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA : 1880 - 1954), Fri 24 Oct 1919, Monarto to Sedan Railway. He, and others, built one at the Willunga Courthouse as part of the Willunga township 175th anniversary celebrations (1839-2014). Monarto to Sedan Railway.On Friday morning a large deputation from settlers on the Murray Flats waited upon the Commissioner of Public Works. Native pines Callitris gracilis and Yakkas Xanthorrhoea semiplana have been planted to envelope the structure on three sides. The vents can then be covered in winter. A local farmer subdivided some land to create the private town of Apamurra in 1921 but nothing much ever happened there. Parts of the line between Apamurra and Cambrai were removed in 2001 by the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society for use on its Stirling North to Port Augusta line. Wodli Beginning at Monarto South, It ran 70 kilometres north to Sedan and opened in 1919. ISBN 0 909650 49 7. Near Palmer South Australia.The five span rail bridge on R | Flickr the problem is not with Adelaide. You need to login before you can save preferences. Gen time: 1.2347s | RAM: 7.54kb. MONARTO TO SEDAN RAILWAY. The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA : 1880 - 1954), Fri 24 Oct 1919, Page 3 - THE SEDAN-MONARTO RAILWAY. The only English background settlers were the Royal and McDonald families. Communities began with a Lutheran school and church, the two important pillars of the German Lutheran communities. These trains include the iconic 'Cockle Train', 'Southern Encounter' and 'Highlander'SteamRanger is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation, who preserve the Mt. These heavy earthworks and fenced off land parcels still stand out on the landscape. Metrotrn. Amtrak - Mendota, IL (MDT) - TrainWeb.org