Would anyone know if there is a programme in place to fix any or rectify the problems with the original gauge conversion works , ie speed restrictions due to track faults , to get consistent line speed up to 80 km/h?

Just out of interest, does anyone know when a grain train was last loaded at Dunolly?

And follow up to Mike's question, does GrainCorp want to use trains at Dunolly?

And follow up to Mike's question, does GrainCorp want to use trains at Dunolly?

I do recall seeing somewhere in the Murray Basin documents a list of grain sidings and whether GrainCorp etc wanted to retain them. The answer in regard to the then SG siding at Dunolly (the one on the Eastern side that ran around the station) was NO.

So it's only the former BG (now SG) grain siding that is the issue.

And follow up to Mike's question, does GrainCorp want to use trains at Dunolly?

I do recall seeing somewhere in the Murray Basin documents a list of grain sidings and whether GrainCorp etc wanted to retain them. The answer in regard to the then SG siding at Dunolly (the one on the Eastern side that ran around the station) was NO.

So it's only the former BG (now SG) grain siding that is the issue.

My question is if they still want to use rail to load out from Dunolly to port (or other locations).  I guess if they have standardised the BG loading track that suggests that they do.  Surely then it can't take much to sort out the points?  Unless the cost of roading vs railing via Ararat is such that road is cheaper and they are waiting for the Ballarat section to be done before reinstating the use of rail?

And follow up to Mike's question, does GrainCorp want to use trains at Dunolly?

I do recall seeing somewhere in the Murray Basin documents a list of grain sidings and whether GrainCorp etc wanted to retain them. The answer in regard to the then SG siding at Dunolly (the one on the Eastern side that ran around the station) was NO.

So it's only the former BG (now SG) grain siding that is the issue.

My question is if they still want to use rail to load out from Dunolly to port (or other locations).  I guess if they have standardised the BG loading track that suggests that they do.  Surely then it can't take much to sort out the points?  Unless the cost of roading vs railing via Ararat is such that road is cheaper and they are waiting for the Ballarat section to be done before reinstating the use of rail?

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

And follow up to Mike's question, does GrainCorp want to use trains at Dunolly?

I do recall seeing somewhere in the Murray Basin documents a list of grain sidings and whether GrainCorp etc wanted to retain them. The answer in regard to the then SG siding at Dunolly (the one on the Eastern side that ran around the station) was NO.

So it's only the former BG (now SG) grain siding that is the issue.

My question is if they still want to use rail to load out from Dunolly to port (or other locations).  I guess if they have standardised the BG loading track that suggests that they do.  Surely then it can't take much to sort out the points?  Unless the cost of roading vs railing via Ararat is such that road is cheaper and they are waiting for the Ballarat section to be done before reinstating the use of rail?

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

Ok good to know - my memory wasn't sure from our conversation up thread.  So it myst be economics that are dictating the road vs rail use at Dunolly.

Just no export grain all for domestic use i`m told , a lot of grain from Vic going to NSW for stock feed and to Manildra. Imagine some from the bunkers and silo`s at Dunolly may end up on a train to NSW a some stage .

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

Just no export grain all for domestic use i`m told , a lot of grain from Vic going to NSW for stock feed and to Manildra. Imagine some from the bunkers and silo`s at Dunolly may end up on a train to NSW a some stage .

Ahhh, of course.  Which Manildra plant is it going to?  Dunolly to SNSW is probably a road haul job too given the rail unload capabilities might not be great in some of those areas (and the SG/BG issue would be present too....

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

Both Gauges?

Just no export grain all for domestic use i`m told , a lot of grain from Vic going to NSW for stock feed and to Manildra. Imagine some from the bunkers and silo`s at Dunolly may end up on a train to NSW a some stage .

Ahhh, of course.  Which Manildra plant is it going to?  Dunolly to SNSW is probably a road haul job too given the rail unload capabilities might not be great in some of those areas (and the SG/BG issue would be present too....

The train in this clip originated at Ouyen was for Manildra unsure which plant . They have been going Junee Sub , Parkes , Moree and a few other places to dump .  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVfURZkZoU4

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

Both Gauges?

No. The only BG in Dunolly now is the Platform Road.

Siding is connected at both ends to mainline.

Both Gauges?

No. The only BG in Dunolly now is the Platform Road.

How completely short sighted that really is so the the long way around for grain out of Dunolly which RRA state is being heavily serviced  by trucks.

The train in the video was recorded via GHAPLOOP as 5KC3 last thursday.

Also note the NSW grain wagons on this train.

No point as such other than acknowledging the value we are now seeing for the SG works enabling for the first time trains to load in North west victoria and be able to unload interstate.  This is certainly valuable.

The video shows track at the Platform which seems to indicate BG only at the station platform.  Downside is the inability to get a BG grain into the loading terminal at Dunolly when you could prior to the works.  This would enable a very direct route for trains between Dunolly terminal and the Geelong Grain loop on BG.

No point as such other than acknowledging the value we are now seeing for the SG works enabling for the first time trains to load in North west victoria and be able to unload interstate.  This is certainly valuable.

The video shows track at the Platform which seems to indicate BG only at the station platform.  Downside is the inability to get a BG grain into the loading terminal at Dunolly when you could prior to the works.  This would enable a very direct route for trains between Dunolly terminal and the Geelong Grain loop on BG.

The video shows track at the Platform which seems to indicate BG only at the station platform.  Downside is the inability to get a BG grain into the loading terminal at Dunolly when you could prior to the works.  This would enable a very direct route for trains between Dunolly terminal and the Geelong Grain loop on BG.

No point as such other than acknowledging the value we are now seeing for the SG works enabling for the first time trains to load in North west victoria and be able to unload interstate.  This is certainly valuable.

The video shows track at the Platform which seems to indicate BG only at the station platform.  Downside is the inability to get a BG grain into the loading terminal at Dunolly when you could prior to the works.  This would enable a very direct route for trains between Dunolly terminal and the Geelong Grain loop on BG.

Well as the RRA made the damming statement, perhaps they could tell their audience just where the grain from Dunolly is going, rather than make broad statement with no facts - perhaps all the trucks they mention were delivering to Dunolly, and leaving empty?

The eventual completion of the MBRP should see that BG track removed, or converted to SG in any case as there is no justification to terminate BG passenger trains there.