We find fourth gear on the newly graded track east, to the rail line.

Hope Downs Mine is below the water table. The excess water is pumped into Kalgan Creek. Just downstream of the pool.

Last time (2018) I didn't know about the water, I was nervous.

This time I know the level is controlled.

This stretch was a bit clingy and needed some extra pressure on the accelerator to maintain speed and momentum.

Not a good place to stop, or even change gear.

About 360 rail cars, these two locos in the middle.

Then carry on the next morning.

We drove from Wiluna northwards last year.

Mulga. An Acacia.

The five exhausts are from generators. Probably gas.

The vertical plant part of a sulphate of potash (SOP) plant.

Brine from Lake Way. Processed through a series of evaporative ponds then through the SOP plant.