John Browning

BHP's operations in Whyalla and the Middleback Ranges have involved a wide variety of interesting tramway and railway facilities over the years. Three gauges, steam, petrol, diesel and electric traction, self-active inclines, hand-pushed skips and the most powerful locomotives in Australia at the time of their introduction have all been featured. Peter Knife explored the many and varied activities of BHP and its successors in and around Whyalla. Thanks to David Griffiths we were able to delve into early images from BHP's collection. We also sampled changes that have taken place in recent decades.

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