Page Written By: Thomas McIntosh
Photos By: Dean Jones and Thomas Bulic
Page Last Updated: 25/6/20
Another ore train that QUBE operates is the Cobar ore train. It ships ore from the far west of NSW into Port Waratah in Newcastle. The motive power on this service varies quite substantially, GLs, MZs, 1100s and 80s have worked this service just to name a few. The train typically consists of 40ft SQDYs and other wagons with butterboxes loaded ontop. Because of the heavy traffic and extreme grades this service goes through, it doesn't really follow a set timetable. But if it does, it usually leaves Port Waratah the evening and arrives back in the day.
1431-1429 with #8466N near Sandy Hollow. (28/5/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
GL109-1432 with #4867N at Port Waratah. (27/2/20)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
A map showing the typical route across NSW.
Photos of the Cobar Ore
1107-1104 with #8466N at Warabrook. (21/3/20)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
QBX002-QBX004 with #4865N at East Maitland. (16/4/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |