Double Headed Rail.
Double Headed chaired rail was used between Newnes Junction where it connects with the government main line,
and Newnes Station, a distance of 53 km.
Sleepers were generally cut locally from Stringy Bark trees, with a spacing of 9 sleepers to each 8 yard length
of double headed rail.
Between the station and the works area, flat bottom rail was used with extra sleepers on a spacing of
11 to an 8 yard Length. Both types of rail were used in sidings and works areas.
Double headed Rail was supported on steel chairs, held in place by a hardwood wedge. The chairs were attached
to sleepers by two round dogs.
Flat bottom rails were fixed to sleepers by two square shanked dogs.
Both types of rail were made of hard steel. Double headed rail would snap at times rather than bend.
All these rail items can be seen on the rail bed especially after rain or
after grading (part of the line is now an access road).
