The Semi-Retired Foamer has been a railfan since he was around 5 years old, oh yes a very young age, an age when one really should avoid being involved with the gunzel community to any great extent. A few rather unsavoury people bringing that fact home.
After a few decades of train chasing, one decided to break with protocol and get married, thus leading to a severe cut in railfan activity.
Subsequent dealings with hate breeders, lunatics, mental defectives and self-appointed preservation overlords lead to an even greater decrease in my hobby participation.
However things have changed thanks to our small group of trusted mates, interest has returned, and now I have become a bit more involved yet again..
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 Over the years I have tried my best to further both the hobby, as well as the friendships that it brings. I have done this by setting up proactive groups both here in Australia, as well as the Philippines. It is with huge honour that I am often considered the founding father of the railfan hobby in the Philippines (my second home).
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I don't take the hobby too seriously and I am a friend to anyone who is good and genuine. But never forgive those who have used their hate to destroy my hobby or hurt the friends within it.

Let's Make The Hobby Great Again!
I aim to share the era that I considered mine, the 80s and 90s. I also like to help promote, and even raise funds for, the various heritage societies that keep the era alive
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MOUNT KEMBLA RAIL TRAIL - WEST

 

A short rail trail along the old BHP coal line to Nebo in Mount Kembla.
We parked in the small car park on Stones Road and first headed east down to where the line meets Cordeaux Road.
Part 1: Eastern half of the track.
In this second part we head west to the location of the former Nebo loader, looking at a few surviving items along the way.


At the start of our hike westward from the carpark, we see YouTube sensation Kevin 'K-Med' Medley.
Looking back towards Stones Road.
Photo: Brad Peadon


As above, but Mr Terence Cassidy, and looking towards the end of the line.
Photo: Brad Peadon


A wee bit of surviving infrastructure near the end of the former line.
Terry is looking very impressed.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Where the coal loader once stood. 
Very little to indicate it's existence still survives.
Photo: Brad Peadon


From the site of the loader, looking towards the very end of the line.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Very interesting interpretive signage has been placed on display near the old coal loader site.
It gives a very good overview if the history of the location.
The following shows parts of this display.
Photos: Brad Peadon







That exciting moment when you find some historic relics while bush bashing.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Another random view of the path along the former line.
The curve in the distance is thought to be the same location as in the old photo below.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Mr Steven 'KAK' Karas is seemingly excited to be exploring the remains of the Nebo line some time after closure.
The location is thought to be on the distant curve shown in the above shot, with the footpath actually being on the location of the platform KAK is standing on.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Another lesser accessible culvert.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Heading back to the Stones Road carpark..
Photos: Brad Peadon

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Further Reading:

Kemira Valley Railway Line

Mt Kembla Memorial Pathway

Nebo Colliery Illawarra Heritage Trail.

American Creek.


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Thanks To:

Terry Cassidy, Stephen Karas & Kevin (K-Med) Medley

BHP Rail History SIG

NSW Railways - Past & Present

A.I.S Australian Iron & Steel - Port Kembla Rail Dept

Semi-Retired Foamer Publishing

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