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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