Thanks Shane. So why are they talking about removing a bridge over the River Forth, which is between Devonport & Burnie? Has there been a bridge replacement which doesn't show up in Google Maps yet (only one rail bridge visible).
Didn't realise Burnie to Wiltshire was out of use, doesn't seem that long ago that Wisconsin Central were talking about re-extending back to Smithton & Stanley.
I believe the NE line is still in place as far as Tonganah, and may even be receiving minimum maintenance the way the Brisbane Valley line did for some years after the last train.
Google Maps shows the NE line with track in ok condition in 2010, but the
level crossing where the Tasman Hwy crosses the line near Tonganah has been bitumened over.. (Does anyone else really hate it when road authorities do this to an otherwise ok looking rail line?)