weathered semaphore
This semaphore signal on its weather-beaten post guards the exit from the Braemar branch onto the main line at Mittagong Junction. The signal and junction points are operated from an electrically released ground frame.
The Braemar branch was part of the Picton-Mittagong loop line, which was the original main south line. Because of its steep 1 in 30 (3.33%) grades, it was bypassed by a new, longer alignment in 1919. It remained open as the "loop line" for over 5 more decades, and portions of the line at each end are still open.
weathered semaphore
This semaphore signal on its weather-beaten post guards the exit from the Braemar branch onto the main line at Mittagong Junction. The signal and junction points are operated from an electrically released ground frame.
The Braemar branch was part of the Picton-Mittagong loop line, which was the original main south line. Because of its steep 1 in 30 (3.33%) grades, it was bypassed by a new, longer alignment in 1919. It remained open as the "loop line" for over 5 more decades, and portions of the line at each end are still open.