Kerewong Loop

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Kerewong, 2024 (John Berik)

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Kerewong, 1948 (Wal Browning)

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Crossing loop was opened as a key locked type in December 1943. The following month it was
converted to a centrally operated loop with a signal box. The early opening could have been due to
wartime needs.

The points and signals were converted to power operation in July 1982 at which time the mechanical
interlocking machine was replaced by a DML OCS panel. When control was transferred to
Broadmeadow CTC the signal box was closed and the panel was redesignated an emergency panel at
which time it was transferred to the Traffic room of the relay room.

The design drawing used for Kerewong was also used at Gaulds, Mt Neville, The Risk and Loadstone.

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Bago road with the newly opened overhead bridge in the foreground & the old timber bridge under demolition in the background.
3-1-93 (Greg Riddel)

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Down freight approaching Kerewong.
3-1-93
Photo John Barrett

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44206 & 2 x 44 class on a down freight at Kerewong.
The second city end loop extension finishes with the toe of 51 points under the new bridge. (Greg Riddel)

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Down freight trailing view at Kerewong.
3-1-93
Photo John Barrett

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44209 with N36, the first loop extension can be seen in this view.
3-1-93
Photo John Barrett

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N36 at Kerewong another view, loop entry speed is 35kph (51 points)
3-1-93
Photo John Barrett

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N36 with 44209 passing under the new Bago road overhead bridge.
3-1-93
Photo John Barrett