Cattle Loading Ramp

Photo:Upper exit of ramp at lorry ramp level

Upper exit of ramp at lorry ramp level

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Photo:Lower entrance to cattle ramp from Neale Road

Lower entrance to cattle ramp from Neale Road

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Photo:Bulkaun River just across the road from the ramp which was open for access at this point

Bulkaun River just across the road from the ramp which was open for access at this point

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Neale Road

By Averil Staunton

Located on the left at the junction with the Neale Road and Cornmarket Road, travelling towards Cong, and just before the Bridge over the Bulkaun, this ramp was used for load cattle onto trucks after the Goods Railway Service closed.   The ramp begins at ground level on the Neale Road and exits at a higher level to accommodate the height of a truck on the Cornmarket Road at right angles to the Neale Road. 

Preparation for transport

Before boarding the trucks the cattle were watered at the Bulkaun River just across the road where there was an opening in the wall and a ramp down to the river level.  The design of the loading ramp allowed easy counting of cattle for the collection of fees.  The cut stone curved and capped walls makes this an attractive site. 

No 04 on the Town Heritage Trail.

This page was added by Averil Staunton on 18/12/2010.
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