NSW Silos Photographs
Silo Photos – U-W
ULAMAMBRI
Located in village.
Photographed 27/9/2005.
Binnaway to Gwabegar line.
Original concrete silo type S027 [2700 tonne capacity] built in 1935.
Bulkheads B067 [6700 tonne] added in 1960 and D150[15000 tonne] in 1969.
ULAMAMBRI
Located in village.
Photographed 27/9/2005.
Binnaway to Gwabegar line.
Original concrete silo type S027 [2700 tonne capacity] built in 1935.
Bulkheads B067 [6700 tonne] added in 1960 and D150[15000 tonne] in 1969.
ULAMAMBRI
Located in village.
Photographed 27/9/2005.
Binnaway to Gwabegar line.
Original concrete silo type S027 [2700 tonne capacity] built in 1935.
Bulkheads B067 [6700 tonne] added in 1960 and D150[15000 tonne] in 1969.
ULAMAMBRI
UNGARIE
Located outside small town.
Photographed 30/9/2005.
Wyalong to Lake Cargelliigo line.
Original concrete silo type S041[4100 tonne capacity] built in 1928.
Steel bins added later including [8450 tonne] in 1972.
UNGARIE
Located outside small town.
Photographed 30/9/2005.
Wyalong to Lake Cargelliigo line.
Original concrete silo type S041[4100 tonne capacity] built in 1928.
Steel bins added later including [8450 tonne] in 1972.
URANA
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 21/3/2004.
The Rock to Oaklands line.
Original concrete silo is a Metcalf S027 [ 2700 tonne capacity] built in 1920.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonne] was added in 1969.
URANA
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 21/3/2004.
The Rock to Oaklands line.
Original concrete silo is a Metcalf S027 [ 2700 tonne capacity] built in 1920.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonne] was added in 1969
URANQUINTY
Located in small town.
Photographed 20/3/2004.
Main Sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S041 Metcalf[4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1920; extra bins[8500 tonnes] added in 1973.
Also corrugated steel silos.[construction date and capacity unknown]
URANQUINTY
Located in small town.
Photographed 20/3/2004.
Main Sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S041 Metcalf[4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1920; extra bins[8500 tonnes] added in 1973.
Also corrugated steel silos.[construction date and capacity unknown]
URANQUINTY
Located in small town.
Photographed 20/3/2004.
Main Sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S041 Metcalf[4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1920; extra bins[8500 tonnes] added in 1973.
Also corrugated steel silos.[construction date and capacity unknown]
WALLA WALLA
Located in town.
Photographed 22/3/2004.
Culcairn to Corowa line, defunct.
Original concrete silo type S068 Metcalf [6800 tonnes capacity] built in 1920.
WALLA WALLA
Located in town.
Photographed 22/3/2004.
Culcairn to Corowa line, defunct.
Original concrete silo type S068 Metcalf [6800 tonnes capacity] built in 1920.
WALLA WALLA
Located in town.
Photographed 22/3/2004.
Culcairn to Corowa line, defunct.
Original concrete silo type S068 Metcalf [6800 tonnes capacity] built in 1920.
WALLENBEEN
Located in small town.
Photographed 19/3/2004.
Main sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S024[ 2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1929 and addedto in 1934.
A more recent addition of concrete bins dwarf the first silo.
WALLENBEEN
Located in small town.
Photographed 19/3/2004.
Main sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S024[ 2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1929 and addedto in 1934.
A more recent addition of concrete bins dwarf the first silo.
WALLENBEEN
Located in small town.
Photographed 19/3/2004.
Main sourthern line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S024[ 2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1929 and addedto in 1934.
A more recent addition of concrete bins dwarf the first silo.
WALMER
Location only.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
Molong to Dubbo line, abandoned.
Concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1935.
WALMER
Location only.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
Molong to Dubbo line, abandoned.
Concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1935.
WARGIN
Location only.
Photographed 6/8/2004.
Bardmedman to Rankins Springs line, abandoned.
Concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.
WARGIN
Location only.
Photographed 6/8/2004.
Bardmedman to Rankins Springs line, abandoned.
Concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.
WARIALDA RAIL
Located 7km SW of Warialda.
Photographed 8/9/2007.
Moree to Inverell line, abandoned.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity].Extra bins [6000 tonnes] added in 1960. Also D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] built in 1966.
WARRAL
Location only.
Photographed 26/9/2005.
Main Northern line, operable.
Concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1970.
WARRAL
Location only.
Photographed 26/9/2005.
Main Northern line, operable.
Concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1970..
WARREN
Located in small town.
Photographed 25/9/2003.
Nevertire to Warren line.
One-off scalloped concrete silos with steel roofs.Construction dates and capacities unknown.
WARREN
Located in small town.
Photographed 25/9/2003.
Nevertire to Warren line.
One-off scalloped concrete silos with steel roofs.Construction dates and capacities unknown.
WATTAMONDARA
Located in small village.
Photographed 22/9/2003.
Demondrille to Cowra line.
Concrete silo type S041 [4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1926.Also a small bulkhead alongside [date and capacity unknown].
WATTAMONDARA
Located in small village.
Photographed 22/9/2003.
Demondrille to Cowra line.
Concrete silo type S041 [4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1926.Also a small bulkhead alongside [date and capacity unknown].
WATTAMONDARA
Located in small village.
Photographed 22/9/2003.
Demondrille to Cowra line.
Concrete silo type S041 [4100 tonnes capacity] built in 1926.Also a small bulkhead alongside [date and capacity unknown].
WEE WAA
Located on edge of town.
Photographed 10/9/2007.
Narrabri to Walgett line,operable.
Type and construction date of tall concrete silo unknown.
Similar silos in NW ,eg Gurley,Edgeroi, Croppa Creek.
WEE WAA
Located on edge of town.
Photographed 10/9/2007.
Narrabri to Walgett line,operable.
Type and construction date of tall concrete silo unknown.
Similar silos in NW ,eg Gurley,Edgeroi, Croppa Creek.
WEEDDALLION
Location only.
Photographed 4/8/2004.
Stockinbingal to Parkes line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1967.
Also new steel silos [ date and capacity unknown].
WEEDALLION
Location only.
Photographed 4/8/2004.
Stockinbingal to Parkes line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1967.
Also new steel silos [ date and capacity unknown].
WEEDALLION
Location only.
Photographed 4/8/2004.
Stockinbingal to Parkes line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1967.
Also new steel silos [ date and capacity unknown].
WEEMELAH
Location only.
Photographed 9/9/2007.
Moree to Mungindi line,oprable with recent upgrade[new culverts etc , 2007].
The C288 bulkhead [28800 tonnes capacity] was built in 1970.
Also extensive on-ground “Bunker” storage, new but unused [2007].
WEETABILA
Location only.
Photographed 7/8/2003.
Werris Creek to Binnaway line,operable.
Bulkhead only D150 [15000 tonnes capacity] built in 1969.
WEETABILA
Location only.
Photographed 7/8/2003.
Werris Creek to Binnaway line,operable.
Bulkhead only D150 [15000 tonnes capacity] built in 1969.
WEETHALLE
Located across open park in main street of small town.Photographed 6/8/2004.Barmedman to Rankins Springs line.Original concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1930.
The more recent of 2 bulkheads is a D150 [15000 tonnes] built in 1967.
WEETHALLE
Located across open park in main street of small town.
Photographed 6/8/2004.
Barmedman to Rankins Springs line.
Original concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1930.
The more recent of 2 bulkheads is a D150 [15000 tonnes] built in 1967.
WEJA
Locality only.
Photographed 30.9.2005.
Wyalong to Lake Cargelligo line.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934. The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1968.
Date and capacity of earlier bulkhead unknown.
WEJA
Locality only.
Photographed 30.9.2005.
Wyalong to Lake Cargelligo line.
Original concrete silo type S016 [1600 tonnes capacity] built in 1934. The D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes] was added in 1968.
Date and capacity of earlier bulkhead unknown
WELLINGTON
Located in town,close to railway station.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
Main Western line , operable.
Original concrete silo type S082[8200 tonnes built in 1920.
This silo is unusual having no workhouse [elevator].
Date and capacity of recent steel silos opposite unknown.
WELLINGTON
Located in town,close to railway station.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
Main Western line , operable.
Original concrete silo type S082[8200 tonnes built in 1920.
This silo is unusual having no workhouse [elevator].
Date and capacity of recent steel silos opposite unknown.
WELLINGTON
Located in town,close to railway station.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
Main Western line , operable.
Original concrete silo type S082[8200 tonnes built in 1920.
This silo is unusual having no workhouse [elevator].
Date and capacity of recent steel silos opposite unknown.
WERRIS CREEK
Located on edge of town; very large facility.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line , operable.
Concrete silo and enormous bulkhead ; Construction dates and capacities unknown.
WERRIS CREEK
Located on edge of town; very large facility.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line , operable.
Concrete silo and enormous bulkhead ; Construction dates and capacities unknown.
WERRIS CREEK
Located on edge of town; very large facility.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line , operable.
Concrete silo and enormous bulkhead ; Construction dates and capacities unknown.
WEST WYALONG
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 17/3/2007
Temora to Wyalong line.
Original concrete silo type S095 [9500 tonnes capacity] built in 1922.
Also 2 large bulkheads [dates and capacities unknown] and on-ground [Bunker] storage.
WEST WYALONG
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 17/3/2007
Temora to Wyalong line.
Original concrete silo type S095 [9500 tonnes capacity] built in 1922.
Also 2 large bulkheads [dates and capacities unknown] and on-ground [Bunker] storage.
WESTDALE
WESTDALE
Location only.
Photographed 7/9/2007.
West Tamworth to Barraba lineOriginal concrete silo type S027 [ 2700 tonnes capicity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead was addedn in 1966 [15000 tonnes].
WESTDALE
Location only.
Photographed 7/9/2007.
West Tamworth to Barraba lineOriginal concrete silo type S027 [ 2700 tonnes capicity] built in 1934.The D150 bulkhead was addedn in 1966 [15000 tonnes].
WHITTON
Located in small town.
Photographed 16/3/2007.
Narrandera to Hay line.Defunct.
Old bulkhead possibly built in 1960’s.Capacity unknown.
Whitton after “Father of NSW Railways”;railway reserve near bulkhead commerates Whitton’s work.
WHITTON
Located in small town.
Photographed 16/3/2007.
Narrandera to Hay line.Defunct.
Old bulkhead possibly built in 1960’s.Capacity unknown.
Whitton after “Father of NSW Railways”;railway reserve near bulkhead commerates Whitton’s work.
WILBRIGGIE
Location only in flat irrigation country.
Photographed 16/3/2007.
Narrandera to Hay line.
D150 bulkhead [15000 tonnes capacity] built in 1966.
WILLOW TREE
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line, operable.
Bulkhead C409 [40900 tonnes capacity] built in 1969,also known as “C Depot”.
Date and capacity of silo unknown.
WILLOW TREE
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line, operable.
Bulkhead C409 [40900 tonnes capacity] built in 1969,also known as “C Depot”.
Date and capacity of silo unknown.
WILLOW TREE
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line, operable.
Bulkhead C409 [40900 tonnes capacity] built in 1969,also known as “C Depot”.
Date and capacity of silo unknown.
WILLOW TREE
Located on outskirts of town.
Photographed 6/8/2003.
Main Northern line, operable.
Bulkhead C409 [40900 tonnes capacity] built in 1969,also known as “C Depot”.
Date and capacity of silo unknown.
WIREGA
Location only.
Photographed 22/9/2003.
WIREGA
WIREGA
Koorawatha to Grenfell line,disused.
Concrete silos type S054 [5400 tonnes capacity] built in 1941.
WIRRINYA
Located within sight of a few houses.
Photographed 19/1/2004.
WIRRINYA
Stockinbingal to Parkes line, operable.
Original concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1928.
Early bulkhead B063 [6300 tonnes] erected in 1959.
Also 2 other bulkheads,dates and capacities unknown.
Large facility including on-ground [Bunker] storage.
WIRRINYA
WONGARBON
Located in small town.
Photographed 3/10/2005.
WONGARBON
Main Western line , operable.
Steel bulkhead type D150 [15000 tonnes capacity] built in 1968.
WOODSTOCK
Located in small village.
Photographed 5/5/2003.
WOODSTOCK
Blayney to Cowra line;branch line to silo disused.
Original concrete type S008 [800 tonnes capacity] built in 1930.Date and capacity of bulkhead alongside unknown.
WOODSTOCK
WOODSTOCK
WYANGA
Location only.
Photographed 1/10/05.
Parkes to Narromine line.
Original concrete silo type S024 [2400 tonnes capacity] built in 1928.
Date and capacity of bulkhead unknown.