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since 30th May, 1915. This work consisted of a deviation, 

 commencing at the South end of Waterfall tunnel, which 

 is now cut out, and running on the up side of the old line,, 

 crosses it at three places, and finally junctions at Lilyvale r 

 from whence ordinary duplication extends to Otford. On 

 the old line four tunnels were cut out, and three new 

 tunnels were built on the deviation, 1 in 80 grades replac- 

 ing 1 in 40. Duplication work has also been completed 

 between Scarborough and Bulli Junction, the gap between 

 Otford and Scarborough being now well in hand. In con- 

 nection with this section a large locomotive depot has been 

 completed at Thirroul, the old depot at Waterfall being: 

 abandoned. •' 



A length, of 1\ miles of third road has been laid in for 

 goods traffic on the suburban lines, as well as a fifth road 

 from Newtown to Petersham. 



The increase of traffic which necessitated the main line 

 improvements already referred to, also required extended 

 and additional facilities in other branches of the Depart- 

 ment. To expedite the handling of engines, up-to-date 

 housing and coaling arrangements have been completed at 

 Port Waratah, Enfield, Thirroul, Harden, and Werris Oreek, 

 and a large depot to deal with eighty-four engines is well 

 in hand at South Goulburn. 



With the call for increased locomotive accommodation 

 came the accompanying demand for ample water supplies,, 

 capable of meeting, during the time of drought, the maxi- 

 mum consumption of a busy season. These works alone 

 are of great magnitude, and with the dams, reservoirs, 

 pumping plant, mains, and yard details, including supply 

 tanks, cranes, etc., involve a large expenditure. Also the 

 locomotive workshops have been extended, and additional 

 erecting shops and a large up-to-date foundry at Bveleigh 

 completed. 



