Northbound loaded FMG iron ore train passing through Solomon Junction. This is where the line out to Kings/Firetail branches off. The 2nd unit is a former Union Pacific SD9043MAC that was heavi... (more)
A loaded FMG iron ore train heads east towards Solomon Junction where it will roll onto the mainline from Cloudbreak, before turning 90 degrees north, heading towards Port Hedland for unloading.
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FMG trains cross at Avon. The loaded train has a C44-9W and SD70ACe with the empty using a pair of SD70ACe locomotives. Both these trains will be using Kings/Firetail.
An empty BHP iron ore train has just left Garden, next location south is Shaw. Trains on the BHP operate as; 2 x SD70ACe 135 wagons (single sets, not married pairs like on Rio) 2 x SD70ACe 135 Wag... (more)
BHP iron ore trains cross at Jimblebar Junction, just north of Newman. It is likely these two trains began/destined for Jimblebar minesite, some 6km to the far left of this image.