Zanthus, Western Australia facts for kids
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Zanthus circa 1940
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 Zanthus
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6434 |
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| LGA(s) | City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder |
| Region | Goldfields–Esperance |
| State electorate(s) | Eyre |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Zanthus is a very remote and empty place in Western Australia. It is located along the famous Trans-Australian Railway. Zanthus is about 210 kilometers (130 miles) east of the city of Kalgoorlie. It is part of the Goldfields–Esperance region.
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Train Travel at Zanthus
Before 1915, Zanthus was an important stop for trains. This was when the Trans-Australian Railway was still being built. Trains arrived daily, bringing materials for the railway workers.
Past Train Delays
In 1948, a train was delayed near Zanthus. Heavy floods had washed away parts of the tracks. Passengers were stuck at Zanthus for a while. Some people flew to Kalgoorlie by plane. Over 50 workers fixed the damaged tracks quickly.
Train Accidents and Repairs
In 1953, a train accident happened near Zanthus. Five passenger cars of an eastbound express train left the tracks. This damaged a section of the railway line. Repair crews worked all night to fix it. They even built a new path for the trains by the next day.
In 1975, a big storm called Cyclone Trixie caused heavy rain. This led to a large washaway near Zanthus. The railway line had to close. Workers built a new bridge in just two weeks to fix the damage.
The Zanthus Crossing Loop
Zanthus has a special section of track called a "crossing loop." This allows trains to pass each other. On August 8, 1999, the Indian Pacific passenger train had an accident with a parked train in this area.
Zanthus is also known for its unique name. It often appears on lists of interesting place names in Western Australia.
