WINDMILL HILL RAILWAY CUTTING NEAR TOODYAY 1960s

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c. 1966 - 1969

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Overview

Black and white photograph of a railway cutting situated approximately five kilometres from Toodyay on the Northam Road.
A diesel locomotive with rolling stock are seen central to the photo.
There are two tracks and parts of the cutting are constructed of stone.
Hills to each side have been constructed of tiers.

Historical information

In 1963-1964 the Windmill Hill Cutting in the Shire of Toodyay was excavated.
At the time it was reported to be the deepest railway cutting in the southern hemisphere and today remains one of the deepest in Australia.
The geological nature of the site required special treatment to consolidate the slopes.
The track became operational in February 1966.
Depth: (max) 34 metres. Length: 510 metres. Width: 20-75 metres. Height above sea level: 151 metres.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2000.67

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Social History

Material

Photo Paper

Width

22 cm

Height or length

16.6000 cm

Contextual Information

Windmill Hill Cutting is located approx 6km on the Northam-Toodyay Road.
Turn right at the sign on the Northam-Toodyay Rd then right at the T junction. Approx 100 metres along there is a gravel pull off bay on your left and a pathway to follow up to the lookout point. Due to the uneven nature of the pathways and the age of the lookout fencing, care should be exercised when visiting this site.

Year

c. 1966 - 1969

Statement of significance

Historic:

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

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