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Saint James

Another beautiful disused train tunnel under Sydney.

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Filename:img_c04068aa.jpg
Album name:Wizard / Tunnels
Rating (33 votes):8888888888
Keywords:down! / st_james / train
State:NSW
Filesize:2811 KiB
Date added:Dec 16, 2007
Dimensions:3072 x 2048 pixels
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URL:http://urbantwilight.net/displayimage.php?pid=935
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Explorer_Anon   [Jan 22, 2008 at 05:17 PM]
I worked in the tunnels in the city circle 26 years ago, Idea try wynyard (be careful)
Explorer_STO MAN   [Jan 24, 2008 at 01:58 PM]
YEP . ANON IS RIGHT , I SEE NO PHOTO'S FORM WYNYARD THE LAST PLASE THE MAD TRAIN BOOMER WAS SEE , THAT PLASC GO WAY DOWN , YOU CAVE TROLS MITE NEED HELP WITH A PHOTO ONE DAY AND DO IT THE SAFE WAY . LOVE THE WORK Cool
Explorer_james   [May 06, 2008 at 04:23 PM]
how can i get in and view these tunnels without getting caught or going off the platform at st james Rolling Eyes
Wizard   [May 06, 2008 at 04:25 PM]
get a job at cityrail?
Explorer_Explorer_james   [May 06, 2008 at 07:41 PM]
o come on im only 15 but my dad has told me about these tunnels for years iv gone through drains under the whole city and i live in manly and have fished out evry bloody pssible drain there, you should come to boneyards! but yeah little advice please please i love trains and i love tunnels and drains!
Wizard   [May 06, 2008 at 08:45 PM]
hmm. perhaps you should wait till you're 18 and get in contact with the cave clan. At the very least they can show you some more drains and some abandoned train tunnels.
Cityrail used to have tours down here, but a lot of things have changed in the last few years. It's getting harder and harder to visit these places without upsetting someone.
Explorer_james   [May 07, 2008 at 07:40 PM]
yea thanks i wanted to do that but i boudt they would want me if i was not 18 and i want to meet trainman from the cave clan...he been in some very cool train tunnels! do you have to be 18 to join the cave clan cus i was thinking about putting in a newbies thing but had second thoughts...anyway wb
Urban_Twilight [ UrbanTwilight.net ]
Wizard   [May 07, 2008 at 09:54 PM]
They don't accept people under 18, and they definately don't accept just anyone. I'd wait a couple of years and send em an email. If you've got the right motivation they'll welcome you.
Explorer_james   [May 08, 2008 at 08:42 PM]
yea hopefully theyll like me but i cant wait much longer i wanna visit all these train tunnels now Sad Crying or Very sad
Explorer_Josh_116   [Jun 20, 2008 at 12:12 PM]
My dad used to work at garden island dockyard about 20 or more years ago! He said that they had an abandoned train tunnel which they used for storage purposes, but the tunnels must have stretched on for miles. Towards Bondi Junction probably. They even went exploring through it at times and tree roots hanging down in the tunnels scared the hell outta them. Apparently there were some fascinating historical things in there too, an old timetable (probably stolen or rotten by now) and newspaper clippings stuck to the walls.But unfortunately my dad left that job a long time ago, and now the government owns all the dockyard for naval purposes. So access to that particular tunnel would almost be impossible. As I am highly interested in urban exploration, could anyone guide me into the right direction to join the clan?
Explorer_Anon   [Jun 29, 2008 at 10:20 AM]
can u show me photos of trainyard
Explorer_Anon   [Jun 29, 2008 at 10:20 AM]
can u show me photos of trainyard
josh_116   [Jul 03, 2008 at 10:45 AM]
Hi wizard! I am really fascinated with some of these places. Its driving me mad, I just want to get down and see it all! because I am so interested with the whole exploration thing, I have sent an email to the clan, hoping they could possibly show me some tunnels an stuff. Only problem is, no reply? What would you suggest?
Wizard   [Jul 03, 2008 at 12:00 PM]
What address did you send it to? some of them end up in melbourne.
josh_116   [Jul 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM]
I sent an email through their website, the sydney CC. Do you know of another email address wizard?
Wizard   [Jul 17, 2008 at 03:49 AM]
try newbies@sydneycaveclan.org. tell em what you have to offer. with a bit of luck they might invite you along to something.
Explorer_KING OF SYDNEY   [Jul 26, 2008 at 09:37 PM]
sickest pic i have ever seen..props to who ever took this...ive been down there before but dont really remember the place..painted numerous trains around there
Explorer_creon   [Apr 03, 2010 at 06:13 PM]
i got in to the disused tunnels and st james lake last week. then into the war bunkers. fucking cool. wanted to hit the gong thing but it was like mission impossible. couldn't blow our cover. i have the handiest connections and constantly undertake urban exploration around sydney. most recent was the griffiths tea building and the old workers union. oh and the ghost platforms above bondi line at central. i know a relative of the cave clan but havn't chased up membership. i'm starting to think i should. p.s.
sledgy   [May 15, 2010 at 06:08 PM]
Crean, which part of Griffiths did you gain access to? I have a few stories of my own regarding this place and wonder what luck others have had
Explorer_notsooNoob   [May 25, 2010 at 02:46 PM]
done st james tunnels few weeks ago... had the federal policve at my friends door within 24 hours....
Hand Cream   [Nov 08, 2010 at 05:13 PM]
^ really how did they know it was you, get followed in or out? cameras in there? did you do anything illegal besides tresspassing and what did you get charged for if you did.
Wizard   [Nov 09, 2010 at 01:09 AM]
There are cameras now, but i'd be surprised if that's all it took. I hear that writing your name all over the walls works.
Explorer_snake   [Feb 05, 2011 at 03:37 PM]
how did u get into griffiths?
Explorer_kevin,   [Mar 09, 2011 at 10:57 PM]
wizard, just wondering . why 18? i think of myself as experienced in photography. i have beautiful places above, but im curious to whats below.
sledgy   [Mar 11, 2011 at 01:09 PM]
Kevin. Maturity levels for the most part. That being said, a lot of stupid people are over 18 too but you'd assume if you're over 18 you know that any risk taking is solely on your shoulders. And we dont have to worry about mum and dad getting the shits with us
Urban_Twilight [ UrbanTwilight.net ]
Explorer_Griffin   [Mar 15, 2011 at 09:17 AM]
sledgy or wizard - I was wondering, is that newbies address still valid or is there another I could write to...? ( ah, hoping there's another, as I just tried that dot org address :{ ) I'm increasingly interested in ( obsessed with ) urban exploration, but I don't want to head out on my own for a lot of it, especially where tunnels are involved.
Wizard   [Mar 30, 2011 at 04:56 PM]
Kevin, Sledgy summed it up pretty well. The CC aren't really into permission slips.

Griffin, Yep, the address is still the same. Be patient with them... The Cave clan don't exactly need members, so exploring occasionally gets priority over expanding.
Explorer_Explorer_caveman   [May 16, 2011 at 12:09 AM]
Hey. the Cave Clan don't have an monopoly. start a club yourself. just as they had done years ago. be a leader, not a follower. I used to be a member of the Sydney Speleological Society, do I need "The Clan". Perhaps, perhaps not. They don't own anything. if they take themselves that serious who needs them. I was crawling in drains when most for their mothers was in nappies.
Explorer_Brickwork   [Jul 28, 2011 at 01:03 AM]
notsooNoob: What you said seems slightly implausible. How would they identify you? I really wonder what silly thing you must have done if that actually happened. Anyway, you won't get in there off the platforms...
Wizard   [Jul 28, 2011 at 06:24 PM]
Last year a group of guys did battersea power station and left a water bottle behind. The next day they all got visits.
Explorer_darkie   [Jul 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM]
wow you serious Wiz? BTW also have viewed each of your pics now, loved pretty much every one Smile Kudos to you sir. Ive not done much exploring myself although I have been to that glowworm cave near Lithgow (if that rediculous track to get to it counts as near anything). Im a bit old really to do much these days so Ill just admire your artworks Smile Made my day, seriously
Wizard   [Jul 29, 2011 at 07:44 PM]
Yeah. I assume it was finger prints on the bottle but could just have easily been DNA when you consider the size of the uk NDNAD.
I'm glad you like the photos.
Explorer_Hahahaha   [Jan 09, 2012 at 10:02 AM]
Yeah, so the police were in an abandoned building, found a water bottle, ran it for DNA tests in the crime lab, and then visited the entire group who all must have used the bottle, all within 24 hours. Amazing. And all to charge some people with trespassing. Yes, that is a highly plausible story.
Explorer_Reznor   [Aug 29, 2012 at 12:45 PM]
Yes please.
Wizard   [Aug 29, 2012 at 05:41 PM]
'guest_Haha', no I'm suggesting police finger printed the bottle then visited one person and found photos implicating the others. No one said anything about them being charged.
Explorer_Aethiest   [Jun 25, 2013 at 01:42 AM]
Fingerprints are also way quicker than DNA which take a min of 48hrs often longer to be processed accurately. Smile
Explorer_obscay   [Jul 06, 2013 at 11:20 AM]
kakaar anyone keen to go down there
Explorer_Tunneler   [Aug 01, 2013 at 11:02 PM]
No cameras anywhere in st James except one of the abandon plattys. Done all of st James excepts the rooms past the gong, at the time I didn't even know they were there. Apperently alot more shit is past the gong room, a few more tunnels supposedly.
Explorer_felix   [Jul 07, 2014 at 05:57 PM]
Was this the place those guys got busted on ch9 news tonight? Looks sweet!
Explorer_Neutrino   [Jul 07, 2014 at 06:55 PM]
Felix, I'm annoyed these guys got caught and have brought attention to urbexing. I like it the way it was and a bunch of twelvies have ruined it for everyone.
Explorer_Gioacchin   [Oct 25, 2014 at 10:36 PM]
how do i get into these tunnels?
Explorer_Michael   [Nov 09, 2014 at 05:25 PM]
Just Wondering If anyone Would Be UP For these Tunnels I dont Know How To Get in But Im deffinately ready to do whatever it takes To Get In!!!!!!!
Explorer_Alex   [Dec 14, 2014 at 04:13 PM]
Can someone explain briefly how to get into St James Abandoned tunnels without getting caught?
Explorer_Fez   [Dec 28, 2014 at 09:01 AM]
Get a job with the railways.
Explorer_Explorer_Harry   [Mar 18, 2015 at 07:25 PM]
How do you get down there? been searching for a while
Explorer_Explorer_Harry   [Mar 18, 2015 at 07:25 PM]
How do you get down there? been searching for a while
Explorer__ksrl   [Mar 18, 2015 at 07:52 PM]
theres only one way to get in these tunnels you need to pop a ridgy st james the whole ridgy dosent fit on the platform so when its stopping and going 1km jump off note: u can only do this when its popped
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Explorer_clint   [Aug 20, 2015 at 01:24 PM]
or, know someone who works on the railway. I explored down here 19/12/14.
Explorer_Ghalxc_   [Jul 21, 2016 at 04:16 PM]
Lol are u serious they are so easy to get into i have done it 3 times before and only got caught once
Explorer_Alex   [Jan 26, 2017 at 03:52 PM]
Shut up Ghalxc (Jordan Meriton) you got done at gong and made it so redhot ... i've done it more times than you and never been caught, shut your mouth
Explorer_Urbexx_TV   [Jun 26, 2017 at 12:46 PM]
HOW CAN YOU GET INTO ST JAMES??
Explorer_Briony   [Aug 02, 2017 at 06:23 PM]
Is this in Adelaide
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UrbanTwilight...
UrbanTwilight is photographing the underground tunnels, abandoned buildings, rooftops, and hidden industry that most people would never normally get to see. The images contained on this site have been shot in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, and countless country locations inbetween. Nearly all have been taken in low to very-low lighting conditions, and most on Canon digital equipment.


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After sitting vacant for more than 30 years, the Julia Farr Hospital's 'Home for Incurables' has finally been demolished. Urbantwilight hid a camera on the roof of a neighbouring bulding and filmed the 4 week demolition process. Checkout the timelapse video.

14/02/13
UrbanTwilight turns 10 this year so I've finally made some time between the tunnels and abandoned buildings (and my day job) to make a few improvements around the place. The images are bigger, the old ones have been colour corrected, and a handful have been given the flick. Most importantly there's a whole new section called 'Archives' - You should check it out from time to time, you never know what you might find.

The Funnel

An expedition report of sorts, this has been hiding on Urbantwilight for years. 'The Funnel', 'The Pothole', 'Skate or die'. Whatever you choose to call it, this place is awe-inspiring.

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If you think this shit is cool and you plan on becoming the next K-rad-elite drain explorer, then you need to read this. It could save your life.

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Without their support and assistance many of these photos would not have been possible.

- Wizard.

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