Framed by the waiting shelter on the platform, another train of empties heads up the Hunter Valley.

Taking the new alignment through Sandgate, a triple Class 90 consist leaves Kooragang Island with empties as a counterpart from Port Waratah follows in the distance.

Hunter Valley coal traffic is booming at the moment with loadings of 85 million tonnes per year set to increase. PN have boosted the number of Class 90s to 35 in an effort to meet the demand. Note... (more)

A Hunter Valley coal train is about to arrive at Kooragang Island for unloading, behind a trio of 90-class 'Heavies'.