Triplication NOW QUADRUPLICATION Corinda to Darra - Oxley precinct

[ozbob]

The wall on the north side (down) up from Oxley road bridge is proceeding at a very rapid rate!








Looking down the north (down) down from the Oxley road bridge.






Down grain train.  Platform 3 is starting to take shape!



Photographs R Dow 11 October 2008

[ozbob]

A lot happening around Oxley now.  Piles of sleepers down from Oxley.  More OHT supports have gone up between the station and the road bridge.  It is all happening!

Looking in an Up direction from the platform towards the road bridge








From the road bridge







The extensive works between Oxley and Corinda - viewed from bottom car park.



Photographs R Dow 15 October 2008


A rake of locos heading to Redbank



Photograph R Dow 14 October 2008

[ozbob]

Heavy rain around Oxley last evening (Oct 15). 

Bit of water lying around.  This weekend is a track closure from Sherwood to Ipswich with effect from 8pm Friday the 17th Oct until first trains Monday morning. 



Photograph R Dow 16 October 2008

[ozbob]

Looking UP from the platform at Oxley



Photograph mufreight 16 October 2008

[ozbob]

Closure this weekend (18-19th Oct) between Sherwood and Ipswich.

Just had a look around Oxley.  Work is cranking up, 100 tonne crane in position for some more work with the OHT supports.

KBL and BBL buses hard at work!

[ozbob]

Oxley is a busy place today, construction wise ..

Railbus in full swing. Staff on hand to assist.




The CWA Hall




Couple of views of the general area






Up southern side.  A lot of new OHT masts have been positioned.





Photographs R Dow 18 October 2008

[ozbob]

The subway at Oxley. 
Down side has had a concrete roof poured in preparation for the new down line going over the top.






Between Oxley and Corinda



Photographs mufreight 18 October 2008

[ozbob]

The lift vehicle for work on the OHT was on the back of truck yesterday to assist in attaching fittings to portals where no track yet (see photo in post immediately above).

Noted running through platform 2 road this morning at Oxley.



Photograph R Dow 19 October 2008

Some further comments from mufreight:

The rail mounted scissors lift (work platform) was apparently being used on the back of the truck to fit cantenary brackets to the portal masts over the new track bed, they would be using it on rail today  I would expect to adjust the alignment of the overhead over the crossover at Corinda and also to install bracket arms on the new portal structures over the existing tracks and move the overhead on to them from the old overhead support masts so that the old masts can be removed as they have done on the curve leading from Oxley station towards the Cliveden Rd overbridge with the overhead suspended from the new portals and the old masts have been cut down and were still lying on the ground alongside the track.

[ozbob]

Caught the early bird service from Oxley again this morning (5.57am). Whilst waiting an interesting collection of trains.

The 5.38 Shorncliffe service was running 8 minutes late, EMU08 leading was badly paint damaged.  It had been completely repainted. Time this outrage was stopped.

Preceeding the late 5.38 was a down coalie, presumably the reason for the delay.

After the 5.38 Shorncliffe left it was followed by an  down empty Westlander 2499D at 5.53am .  Repositioning following the line closure.

The early bird arrived on time at 5.57am, counted about 150 pax leaving Auchenflower. Many passengers probably caught the late running 5.38am service.

An up coalie through Oxley at 0555am, 2314/2362.

Passed an up ballast train between Oxley and Corinda.

Noted at Corinda a rake of locos coming of the Tennyson loop heading towards Redbank.

2188D 2501D 2392 2321 2302 1720

Trains galore!!

Some of the overhead wire has been attached to the new OHT supports.












Looking west north side from the road bridge at Oxley




Looking east from the road bridge




Down coalie that was the cause of the delay for the scheduled 5.38am Shorncliffe



Photographs R Dow 20 October 2008

[ozbob]

Works continue at a frantic pace around Oxley.

A concrete floor above the pedestrian subway is now in place in preparation for the new down track going overhead.






From the Oxley over bridge.

North up




North down




Early morning up IPS departing Oxley



Photographs R Dow 25th October 2008

[ozbob]

The wall on down side up from the Oxley road bridge is now finished.










Up coalie




Looking back towards the overbridge at Oxley on the down side (north)





Photographs R Dow 26 October 2008

[ozbob]

The last house (one of three) near the new pedestrian foot bridge (eastern) end was demolished over the weekend.

The overhead wires on the down track through platform 2 are now on the new 4 track OHT supports.  The old supports removed.

Concrete pouring for the new platform 3 proceeding.

[ozbob]

The CWA Hall will be saved and moved to a local park for continuing use.  Good news for the Oxley community.
From the State Member for Mt Ommaney Julie Attwood MP Spring 2008 Report. Well done Cr Dick and Mrs Attwood.




The CWA Hall in its present location,  on the formation for the 4th track



Photograph R Dow 18th October 2008



Photograph R Dow 28th September 2008



Photograph R Dow 30th October 2008


Concrete pouring has continued on the rear wall formation for the new platform 3





Photographs R Dow 29th October 2008

[ozbob]

The new platform at Oxley has stated to appear!   













Photographs R Dow 30th October 2008

[MichaelJ]

Will QR actually construct a high level Platform this time is the question ... ?

[ozbob]

Welcome MichaelJ!

Looking at the early works earlier today, it does seem a bit higher than the other platforms ...

Time will tell!

Cheers
Bob

[ozbob]

Platform 3 is rapidly taking shape!









Photographs R Dow 1st November 2008

[ozbob]

Some views at Oxley



The form for the new platform is clearly seen



Track bed for the new down line.





Photographs R Dow 2nd November 2008

[ozbob]

Overcast morning ...

work continues  new platform






EMU24 on the earlybird service arriving at Oxley



Photographs R Dow 5th November 2008

[ozbob]

The western extension of the new platform is now starting to take shape.  The eastern side of the platform is now fully laid out and to be filled.

Some photographs showing the western end.









Photographs R  Dow 6th November 2008

[ozbob]

Noticed a nice new sign on the wall at the back of the bus interchange at Oxley, it features the new station.

[ozbob]

Closure this weekend between Sherwood and Ipswich.

There will be night (10pm to 4am) and weekend construction works in the rail corridor from Friday 7 November until Monday 10 November 2008.

From Trackstar:

During this work, there will be no train services between Sherwood and Ipswich stations from the first service on Saturday 8 November until the first service on Monday 10 November 2008.  Buses will replace trains as per the weekend train timetable.  Delays of up to 30 minutes could be experienced.

Works this weekend include:

    * Installing the beams on the new footbridge at Oxley station
    * Steel formation works on the new platform along Ardoyne Road at Oxley station
    * Track laying and resurfacing between Cliveden Avenue, Corinda and Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Oxley
    * Overhead electrical works, including installing electrical masts between Allan Terrace, Corinda and Oxley station
    * Installing signalling equipment, including signalling gantries, between Sherwood and Oxley stations

[ozbob]

Despite the odd shower track laying has started!

BBL and KBL buses on the job.

Hope to have a good look around later today.

Here is the sign at Oxley railway station.





Photographs R Dow 8th November 2008

[Wilfy2007]

Some photographs around Oxley station this morning, bit dark and wet!













Photographs R Dow 10 October 2008

Hi Ozzie Bob,
Could you please tell me if this project is part of the Rail extension to Springfield lakes or am I incorrect.
Also can you give me the route of the Extension to Springfield Lakes please.

Regards,
Wilfy 2007.
www.freewebs.com/neriau/
www.freewebs.com/saroeight/

[ozbob]

Howdy,

The Springfield branch line is from Darra to Springfield. Planned stations are Richlands, Ellen Grove, Springfield Lakes and Springfield Central.

The construction of the section Darra to Richlands has commenced.
See this thread here --> http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=639.0

The quadruplication project between Darra and Corinda is to give capacity which will be needed in time for the Springfield and the main western line.

Cheers
Bob

[ozbob]

I had a look around Oxley this morning.
Trackstar gave me a short tour. Thanks Trackstar!

Some photos from around Oxley.

Spoil train in position on the up line.






General view west from platform




Track construction has started.  The new down line can be seen




The footbridge construction has started in earnest.  300 tonne crane lifting the first stair section.














Steps in place




KBL Rail Bus passes Oxley



Photographs R Dow 8th November 2008

[ozbob]

Mid afternoon  ...  southern span being positioned










Stairs ready for positioning




West of the Oxley bridge, points put in to allow access to the new down line



Photographs R Dow 8th November 2008

[ozbob]

Overcast morning early Sunday 9th November.

The footbridge is taking shape!

Looking east








Looking west.  The points to allow access to the new 'down' can be noted.







Photographs R Dow 9th November 2008

[ozbob]

Some more photographs by mufreight taken throughout the day 8th November as foot bridge constructed.

















Photographs mufreight 8th November 2008

As the second span was being secured very heavy rain started.  This brought things to a close for the day.

An interesting experience observing the construction.

[ozbob]

The removal of the old foot bridge was documented here --> Oxley Foot Bridge - gone this weekend 14th 15th June

[ozbob]

Monday 10th November: Coalies up and down running through again from early this morning, and the first down Citytrain service on time.

[ozbob]

I caught the 7.14am service (SMU233) from Oxley to Roma St this morning.  Comfortable loading, about a 3 to 3.5 DS.

SMU233  about to go under the new span




The view from the down end of the platform






Preliminary wiring work has been done for the new line down side, platform 3 road.



Photographs R Dow 10th November 2008

[ozbob]

Late afternoon at Oxley.

Cattle train 2309 up front.











Photographs R Dow 10th November 2008

[ozbob]

Looks like things are getting ready for some serious track laying.

Looking west from the Oxley road bridge



Looking east from the Oxley road bridge




The footbridge viewed from the bottom car park at Oxley



Photographs R Dow 11th November 2008

[ozbob]

Article from The Satellite, a local community newspaper.

November 12, page 5.

[ozbob]

The western end of platform 3 at Oxley is taking shape!








Photographs R Dow 13th November 2008

[O_128]

Are there plans to give oxley a nice new look.

[ozbob]

Yes Mario, once the third track and associated structures done, upgrade of platforms 1 and 2.

[ozbob]

The super structure on platform 3 at Oxley is taking shape now!











Photographs R Dow 16th November 2008

[ozbob]

There was a community meeting held at Oxley last night convened by local MP Mrs J. Attwood, where Trackstar gave a presentation on the project particularly Oxley station. Some concerns with noise were raised by local residents.  Trackstar, QR will liaise with residents to see if further mitigation is possible.

The presentation was very informative and I am sure the pain will be worth the gain!

If people have concerns they should contact Trackstar Ms Jodie Lamb and her community staff direct on 1800 680 385.