This page contains photos of a historic nature, defined as those which
were taken at least 20 years ago.
Abattoirs |
1982 |
Abattoirs platform was situated on the north east side of the Metropolitan
Meatworks. This afternoon worker service sporting one railmotor had only
6 passengers.
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Aberdeen |
1996 |
The original station nameboard.
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Aberdeen |
1996 |
The newer Countrylink-style nameboard.
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Abermain |
2001 |
The curved up platform, with recently re-painted name board.
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Abermain |
2001 |
The view of the down main and platform facing. The sign on the left once
read "WHISTLE".
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Abermain No 2 Colliery |
2001 |
The formation is barely visible among the trees as it nears the site of the
one-time colliery.
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Adamstown |
1984 |
Adamstown Box served the junction to the Belmont line, seen here in pre-electrification days. |
Adamstown |
1984 |
Adamstown diagram, the Belmont line can be seen to the lower left. |
Adamstown |
1984 |
The Adamstown to Dudley Junction Staff instrument. |
Adamstown |
1984 |
Tyers Block safeworking used for the "Mineral Line" (upper) and Broadmeadow Relief Line (lower). |
Adamstown |
1984 |
The small gate controls for the level crossing for St. James Rd. |
Albert |
2001 |
The view looking south towards the southern end of the yard. |
Albury |
1980 |
Albury Station Signal Box.
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Albury |
1981 |
42219 with a single passenger car works through the yard, in this view
looking north from the Dean Street overbridge.
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Albury |
1997 |
The view of the impressive station building, looking in the direction of
Melbourne. The tracks in the foreground are standard gauge. The broad
gauge platform is behind the shelter at the left of the photo.
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Albury |
1997 |
The view of the yard to the north of the station.
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Albury |
2002 |
Albury station, as viewed from the street side.
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Albury |
2002 |
The still operational electric turntable behind the signal box at Albury.
This was used to turn 3801 and 3830 on the Southern Steam Spectacular Tour.
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Albury |
2002 |
A view looking south from the overhead foot bridge. The old transhipping
yards on the left. Note the "kinky" standard gauge 3rd track in the middle
distance. The Southern Aurora carriages used for the Southern Steam
Spectacular Tour are shown on the left.
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Albury |
2002 |
A view from the end of the long platform at Albury looking towards Sydney.
N458 is in charge of a Melbourne express on the broad Gauge side and
3830/3801 is on the standard gauge side.
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Albury |
1970 |
Steam loco 5241 is working on the Up Yard shunting neck adjacent to Dalgety & Co's shed. |
Albury |
1972 |
A pair of 44 class locos wait to be detached from a southbound goods train outside South Box. The VR X class loco on the adjacent track will take the train the rest of the way to Melbourne. |
Albury |
1972 |
An unidentified 421 class loco at the head of the Sydney-bound Riverina Express service. |
Albury |
1972 |
The view looking north towards the Up Yard. Albury Station Box is just out of sight on the left, whilst the turntable is behind the ganger's shed on the right. |
Albury |
1972 |
A shot looking north of Albury Station Box. |
Albury |
1970 |
A pair of VR T class locos are waiting to depart for Melbourne in the Up Yard. |
Albury |
1971 |
GM and 42 class sitting in the old carriage shed at Albury looking north. |
Albury |
1972 |
A pair of GMs head a northbound passenger service. |
Albury |
1972 |
S313 and 422 at Albury South changing trains. |
Albury |
1972 |
T411 waiting to depart Albury Yard for Dynon. |
Anzac Rifle Range |
2001 |
A short piece of track embedded in Anzac Road denotes the location of
the one time branch to the Ordnance and Depot sidings
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Appleby |
2002 |
The concrete platform is still visible under the grass. The 471 km post is
actually mounted on the platform.
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Arajoel |
1980 |
The name board is leaning, and the station is deserted but still intact.
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Arajoel |
1999 |
The goods (left) and passenger (right) platforms, with the silo in
the background.
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Ardglen Tunnel |
1990 |
A track-side view of the down portal. |
Ardglen Tunnel |
1993 |
General view of the Up end of the Ardglen tunnel. The people are inspecting the tunnel in the tendering process to supply radiating cable through the tunnel for the Countrynet radio. |
Ardglen Tunnel |
1993 |
The Up portal of the Ardglen tunnel. |
Ardlethan |
2000 |
Only a few facilities remain at Ardlethan by this time.
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Ariah Park |
2001 |
The view looking west at the down end of the grain silo. |
Armidale |
2001 |
An unusual location for an older-style station sign.
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Armidale |
2001 |
The car park on the road-side of the station building.
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Armidale |
2001 |
A closer view of the road-side architecture.
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Armidale |
2001 |
South-bound Xplorer set headed by car 2526 is stopped briefly at the station.
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Armidale |
2001 |
The rear of a south-bound Xplorer set, stopped at the station.
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Armidale |
1999 |
A closer view of the yard diagram at the station. |
Arncliffe |
1998 |
Arncliffe station, looking north from the footbridge.
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Asquith |
2001 |
The view looking north along the up platform.
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Attunga |
2002 |
The view of the crane base and platform.
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Attunga |
2002 |
The view along the down-side platform, looking in the direction of Tamworth.
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Auscott |
2002 |
The Auscott siding, about 5km from Nevertire, serves a large cotton
processing facility. The siding opened in 1995.
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Awaba |
2002 |
A southbound National Rail freight train headed by NR4 passes through the
station.
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Balldale |
1980 |
The station name is barely visible, and the building is in poor condition.
However the grain siding appears to be still in use. Note the relatively
unusual crossing path built of old sleepers.
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Ballina |
1933 |
An historic view of Ballina station.
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Ballina |
2001 |
The pylons which are all that remain of the one-time bridge over
North Creek Canal, just to the west of the town of Ballina.
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Ballina |
2001 |
A close-up of one of the pylons, with a commemorative plaque on it.
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Balranald |
1927 |
An old photo of the road-side view of the station building. |
Balranald |
2000 |
The fenced off and somewhat vandalised station building.
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Balranald |
2000 |
The unusually-coloured elevated water tank.
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Balranald |
2002 |
A close-up of the unusual brick and tile station building.
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Balranald |
2002 |
The view looking east along the remains of the station.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
Trains still pass along the branch although they no longer stop at the
station.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
The view looking along platform towards Byron Bay.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
The view of station building, looking towards Casino.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
The view looking towards Casino.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
The view looking towards Casino.
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Bangalow |
2001 |
The view along the platform looking towards Casino.
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Baradine |
1981 |
4853 has paused at the platform on its way north.
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Baradine |
1981 |
4853 and van are stopped at the down-side station before continuing south.
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Baradine |
1986 |
By 1986, the station and platform had been demolished. Only the name board remained. |
Baradine |
1997 |
48113 heads a wheat train picking up a load of grain at the silo
at Baradine.
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Barellan |
2000 |
A view of the short platform and safeworking building which still remain at
Barellan.
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Bargo |
2001 |
A 2-car Endeavour set leaves the station on its way north to
Sydney.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The ticket machine at the up platform entrance.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The down platform, looking in the direction of Moss Vale.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The up platform, looking in the direction of Moss Vale.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The remains of the yard at the north end of the station.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The rather utilitarian demountable used by the station mistress.
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Bargo |
2001 |
The modern fencing, bin and signage which is typical of a refurbished
CityRail station.
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Barmedman |
1981 |
A pair of "Tin Hares" are stopped adjacent to the C Frame at The Temora end of the yard. |
Barmedman |
1981 |
The view looking up the line as a diesel railmotor approaches the yard. |
Barmedman |
1981 |
Diesel Rail Motor 16 is stopped in the yard. |
Barmedman |
1981 |
A Tin Hares has stopped in the mist. The former station is hidden in the mist behind the railcar. |
Barmedman |
1981 |
A pair of Tine Hares have stopped to change points in the yard. |
Barnes |
1925 |
An historic photograph of railmotors passing at Barnes. |
Barnes |
1927 |
A old photograph of Barnes, looking south towards Moama. |
Barnes |
2002 |
The lever frame and pulleys which control the signal and points at the
junction of the Balranald line, which branches off to the left.
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Barraba |
2002 |
The view looking over the yard area, in the direction back up the line.
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Barraba |
2002 |
The station nameboard now announces the town.
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Bathurst |
1981 |
A view of 4916 in the yard, which is still wet after a passing storm.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
The impressive station building from the street side. Bathurst has always
been an important rail location.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
The rather overgrown view of the down platform, looking towards Blayney.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
The signal box on the Sydney end of the up platform.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
A sign describing the restored locomotive 5112. The loco was actually
removed from the location quite a while ago.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
Bathurst station still possesses an older-style station signpost.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
A heritage sign at the station commemorating its opening when the
Main West line reached here in 1876.
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Bathurst |
2001 |
The dock siding and platform, behind the up platform.
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Bathurst |
2000 |
4852 arranging louvred vans for the daily shunt to Uncle Bens at Raglan. It has detahced from the train, visible in the distance on the old Down Road, and is running down the main line. The Bathurst Railway Workshops can also be seen in the background, built on the site of the former loco depot (opened in 1981 or 1982). |
Bathurst |
2000 |
4852 has had to run past Bathurst East Box and switch onto the road passing the former down platform. The old gasworks building is seen in the right background. |
Bathurst |
2000 |
4852 arranging louvred vans for the daily shunt to Uncle Bens at Raglan. The assembled train has a guards van immediately behind the loco. This is possibly one of the last workings that still used a guards van as part of the consist. |
Batlow |
1987 |
This photo of the platform at Batlow was taken only 3 years after
the last train ran.
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Batlow |
1999 |
The rather vandalised station building was still standing in January 1999.
It has since been demolished.
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Batlow |
1999 |
The rear of the station building.
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Bee Siding |
2001 |
The remains of the down main sit alongside the up main. The
now-demolished platforms were located near the curve in the distance.
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Belfrayden |
1980 |
This 1980 scene still shows some activity with freight wagons in the siding
and a gangers trike at the platform. This shot is looking up the line
towards Uranquinty.
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Belfrayden |
2001 |
The yard is almost completely covered in grass. This is the view looking
towards Uranquinty.
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Belfrayden |
2001 |
The passenger platform is still present, with a goods platform directly
opposite.
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Bellata |
1997 |
8144 and 8227 are dwarfed by the silos at Bellata.
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Bellata |
2001 |
The station at Bellata boasts only a simple shelter and adjacent staff
hut.
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Bellata |
2001 |
The staff and ticket box for the Bellata - Edgeroi section. The
staff is present!
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Bellata |
2001 |
The staff and ticket box for the Bellata - Gurley section.
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Bellata |
2001 |
The Sydney-bound Xplorer (from Moree) has paused for a moment at
Bellata to exchange staffs.
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Bellbird Junction |
1995 |
The distinctive 3 arm signal that once stood on the mainline to Cessnock at Bellbird Junction & showed the settings of the various junctions at this location. The gap between the signal post & the surviving line is the site of the down main which was taken out of use between Caledonia & Bellbird Junction in 1973 with the closure of the section to Cessnock and the Bellbird Junction Signal box. With the closure of the signal box the staff machine was transferred to Caledonia.
The Signal post along with all other redundant signal posts on the SMR has since been removed. |
Bellbird Junction |
1995 |
The remains of a non-air coal wagon at the site of the runaway siding at Bellbird Junction. Most of these remains have since been removed. |
Belmont |
2002 |
The heavily overgrown wooden platform is all still evident.
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Belmont |
2002 |
The view looking away from the terminus. On the right hand side was the
one-time goods siding and shed.
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Ben Bullen |
1986 |
A shot of Ben Bullen with the signal box and semaphore signals still present.
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Ben Bullen |
1996 |
5910 climbs up the hill and through Ben Bullen station on a RTM charter
to Clandulla.
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Ben Bullen |
2001 |
Another view of the unrestored and forlorn station, looking south in the
direction of Wallerawang.
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Ben Bullen |
2002 |
The up-side platform at the north end of the one-time loop siding. The
station is visible in the right distance.
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Ben Bullen |
2002 |
The platform looking south towards Wallerawang.
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Ben Bullen |
2002 |
The station building is quietly decaying.
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Ben Bullen |
1993 |
Ben Bullen loop from the Down end Looking toward the Up in November 1993. The loop was booked out at that time. |
Ben Lomond |
1977 |
Ben Lomond station, at 4473 feet above sea level, was the highest
station in NSW before the Ski Tube opened.
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Ben Lomond |
1988 |
The view from a passing ballast train, when the track was still open and being maintained. |
Berowra |
2002 |
Urban passenger set K60 has terminated at Berowra, and is now heading back
south crossing over to the Up Main line.
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Berowra |
2001 |
The local panel at Berowra station. |
Berrigan |
1998 |
The platform and several tracks still remain at Berrigan station.
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Berrigan |
1998 |
Lever Frame "A" is still present next to Berrigan platform.
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Berrima Cement Works |
2001 |
The track leading up to the yard at the cement works.
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Berrima Cement Works |
2001 |
A closer view of the tail end of a train in the cement works, and one of the
unusual concrete structures at the entrance to the yard.
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Berrima Colliery |
2001 |
The track beyond the cement works has been lifted, but the ballast
still remains.
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Berrima Colliery |
2001 |
A section of track still remains where it is embedded in the road.
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Berrima Colliery |
2001 |
Some track and sleepers still remain adjacent to a road crossing.
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Berrima Colliery |
2001 |
Elsewhere the vegetation is starting to encroach over the track remains.
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Berrima Junction |
1980 |
Berrima Junction diagram and block instruments. |
Berrima Junction |
1980 |
Berrima Junction diagram in 1980. |
Berrima Junction |
1980 |
The view looking south from Berrima Junction showing the semaphore signals. |
Berry |
2002 |
The view of the station looking in the direction of Wollongong.
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Berry |
2002 |
The goods shed is still present in the yard.
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Berry |
1985 |
Berry frame and diagram in 1985. |
Berry |
1985 |
Berry frame and diagram in 1985. |
Berry |
1985 |
Berry station in 1985 gives a distinct country appearance. |
Bethungra |
1980 |
Bethungra Station sits quiet and peaceful in 1980.
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Bethungra |
1980 |
Bethungra Signal Box track diagram in 1980. Now all that remains is an emergency crossover and a few rusted tracks. |
Billinudgel |
2001 |
The station building at Billinudgel has been turned around and used as a
tennis court shelter.
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Binalong |
1992 |
A glass name plate on a window of Binalong Station. |
Binalong |
1979 |
The view looking in the up direction from the Sydney end of the station. |
Binalong |
2001 |
The view of the current station at Binalong.
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Binalong |
2001 |
Looking along Binalong station, from the Harden end of the platform.
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Binalong |
2002 |
An overall view of the station looking towards Yass.
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Binalong |
2002 |
A ground-level view of the island platform and building looking towards Yass.
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Binalong |
2002 |
Another view of the building, this time looking towards Harden.
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Binalong |
2002 |
A view of the building taken from the one-time horse dock platform, which
was aligned at an angle to the main platform.
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Binalong |
2002 |
A view of the platform with Countrylink signage and the station building
looking towards Harden.
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Binalong |
2002 |
A repeater signal, facing down trains.
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Binalong |
2002 |
The lever frame inside the signal box.
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Binalong |
2002 |
Another view of the disused lever frame.
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Binalong |
2002 |
The view of the signal box at the end of the station building.
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Binalong |
1980 |
Binalong diagram. |
Binalong |
1980 |
This shows the position on the platform of the repeater for signals 4 & 8 which are the home and starter for the down main. |
Binalong |
1980 |
Binalong station in busier times and with a more manicured garden. |
Binalong (1st) |
2001 |
The entrance of the original Binalong station, now a private residence.
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Binalong (1st) |
2001 |
The original station nameboard.
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Binnaway |
1979 |
The view looking up the platform in the direction of Sydney showing the typical
signage, seats and baggage trolley of the period.
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Binnaway |
2001 |
A view of the interior of the staff hut on the station.
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Binnaway |
1996 |
A close-up of the signal diagram.
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Binnaway |
2001 |
The staff holder and ticket box for the Binnaway - Coonabarabran section
(the staff is in use).
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Binnaway |
2001 |
The staff holder and ticket box for the Binnaway - Premer section
(the staff is present).
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Binnaway |
2001 |
The staff holder and ticket box for the Binnaway - Merrygoen section
(the staff is in use).
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Binnaway |
2001 |
The fairly utilitarian station building is only used for safeworking purposes.
|
Binnaway |
2001 |
A view across the yard, showing the gantry crane is still present.
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Binnaway |
1981 |
A view looking across to the station when it was still in use. |
Binnaway |
1917 |
A photograph from the opening of the station in 1917. |
Birdlip |
2000 |
The main platform (left) and remains of the goods platform (right) lie
in a paddock.
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Black Mountain |
1977 |
The view along the station shows it was well tended at the time this
photograph was taken.
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Black Mountain |
2001 |
A view of the well-preserved up-side station building.
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Black Mountain |
2001 |
The view looking north along the platform. Note the "A" lever frame is
still present, although the one-time yard on the right is now lifted.
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Blackalls Park |
2001 |
The curved concrete platform, now covered in trees.
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Blackalls Park |
2001 |
The level crossing at the down end of the platform.
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Blackalls Park |
2001 |
The view looking back towards Fassifern.
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Blacktown |
1991 |
The interior of Blacktown Signal Box.
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Blacktown |
2002 |
The view looking along the platform serving the branch line to Richmond.
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Blayney |
1979 |
The nameboard for Blayney, junction for the branch line to Cowra and
beyond.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The intricate wrought iron work on the disused back platform.
This platform was used for passenger trains which headed down the branch
line to Cowra.
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Blayney |
2001 |
Blayney still retains its old-style name board.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The view along the down side platform.
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Blayney |
2001 |
More of the stacks of container in the trans-shipment yard.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The well-maintained ticket office.
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Blayney |
2001 |
A plaque commemorating the re-opening of the branch line from Blayney
to Cowra, in 2000.
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Blayney |
2001 |
Blayney is host to a busy container trans-shipment yard, opposite
the platform.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The signal cabin is signposted by a Rail Access sign identifying the
location as being 290.280 km from Sydney.
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Blayney |
2001 |
Another view along the back platform.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The modern nameboard indicates that this is a station served by Countrylink
services.
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Blayney |
2001 |
The disused back platform. The track here is no longer in use.
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Blayney |
2002 |
The view looking along the platform.
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Blayney |
2002 |
Two 81s and a Victorian T class loco at the head of a
container freight about to depart Blayney container yard.
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Bogan Gate |
1996 |
The station at Bogan Gate is now used as a craft shop.
|
Bogan Gate |
2001 |
The view from the eastern end of the yard looking west towards the silo complex. |
Bogan Gate |
2001 |
The view looking west. The station is visible in the distance under the inclined conveyor belt. |
Boggabilla |
1996 |
The station building at Boggabilla has been abandoned to the elements.
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Boggabri |
2001 |
The station building.
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Boggabri |
2001 |
Another view of the station. Note the change in platform level.
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Boggabri |
2001 |
The view along the platform on a pretty unpleasant looking day. The
view is looking in the direction of Moree.
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Boggabri |
2001 |
Trackwork is being performed in the area, as indicated by the hi-railer
heading down the platform road.
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Boggabri |
1999 |
A view of the yard diagram. |
Bolivia |
1977 |
The weeds and well-worn nameboard are testament to the decline on this station.
|
Bolivia |
2001 |
The view of the down side platform, looking back in the direction of
Glen Innes.
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Bolivia |
2001 |
The view looking towards Wallangarra.
|
Bolivia |
2001 |
The view looking towards Glen Innes.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
The view looking up the line from the platform, on a quite overcast day.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
The jib crane at the up end of the goods platform. In the background is
a weighbridge; this was the one-time location of the Timber Siding.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
The Nowra Dairy Company butter factory, which boasted rail access, lies at
the down end of the yard. The razor wire in the foreground protects a
siding used to stable rolling stock from vandalism.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
Looking back from the Dairy Siding to the station.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
The turntable is still in place. The buffers in the foreground mark the
end of the dairy siding. The area beyond the turntable is used to stable
rolling stock, and was the one-time location of the engine shed, water tank
and ash pit.
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Bomaderry |
2001 |
The well-preserved jib crane at the up end of the goods platform, almost
directory opposite the station.
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Bombala |
1982 |
The view looking towards the end of the line, showing goods shed, loading
bank and main station. In the distance, wool is being loaded from a
truck onto some wagons.
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Bombala |
1982 |
The goods crane is in action, with some farming equipment being offloaded onto
a truck.
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Bombala |
1982 |
The view looking across the goods platform to the main station.
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Bombala |
1982 |
The view looking down the platform towards the terminus.
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Bombala |
1982 |
The view looking across to the station from the goods platform.
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Bombala |
2000 |
The platform and station buildings at Bombala are relatively well preserved.
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Bombala |
2000 |
Opposite the station is a large goods shed.
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Bombala |
2000 |
The goods crane is still present. Behind is the footbridge which served the
station; it is still used to cross the yard.
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Bombala |
2000 |
The goods platform at the southern end of the yard. To the right is a gangers
shed, and what appears to be a forge.
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Bombo |
1986 |
An integral part of single line rail operation was the exchanging of the
staff at a safeworking point. A classic pose is shown here at Bombo in 1986
as the up South Coast Daylight slowly trundles through.
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Bomen |
1980 |
Bomen in 1980, before preservation when Bomen station was just a station.
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Bomen |
2001 |
A view of the heritage listed station building.
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Bomen |
2001 |
The station building from the rear.
|
Bomen |
2001 |
The cattle yards adjacent to the line at Bomen.
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Bomen |
2002 |
A view towards Wagga Wagga of the platform and restored station building.
|
Bomen |
2002 |
A view of the restored station building.
|
Bomen |
2002 |
An overall view of the station looking towards Junee
|
Bomen |
2002 |
A close-up of the station building.
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Bomen |
1980 |
Bomen Signal Box diagram in 1980 shows the Meat Works Siding which was well used at that time. |
Bon Accord |
2001 |
Nothing remains at the site. The station and loop were located on the
right hand side in this view looking north.
|
Bondi Junction |
2001 |
The local panel at Bondi Junction station. |
Bongalong |
1980 |
The short wooden Bongalong platform in 1980 with its leaning sign. |
Boorowa |
1980 |
The view looking towards the terminus, showing the station, platform,
water columns and lever frame are still present.
|
Boorowa |
1980 |
The diagram on the A lever frame, at the down end of the platform.
|
Boorowa |
2001 |
The location of the one-time station at Boorowa. Little trace remains.
|
Boorowa |
2001 |
Looking south towards the location of the turntable.
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Boorowa |
2001 |
One of the few extant pieces of track, this section is part of a bridge
over a creek.
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Boorowa |
2001 |
The view from the entrance to Boorowa yard. Beyond the turntable was
an engine shed, and to the left of it was a coal stage. The station and
the rest of the the yard was located just out of picture in the left
distance.
|
Boorowa |
2001 |
Just to the north of the bridge is the Down Home signal. The station was
down the left hand side in the distance, while the goods sidings were on the
right.
|
Boorowa |
2001 |
A closer view of the turntable.
|
Boorowa |
1980 |
The Boorowa to Galong Staff and Ticket box. |
Boorowa |
1980 |
The landmark on the approach to Boorowa. |
Boorowa |
1980 |
Boorowa yard looking toward Galong. The loco siding and 50' turntable were to the left in the grassy area. |
Booyong |
2001 |
The platform station at Booyong, where the running line has been slewed away
from the platform.
|
Booyong |
2001 |
The bridge at the down end of Booyong Station.
|
Borambola |
1999 |
The goods shed at Borambola shines in the sunshine, in the middle of
a field.
|
Boree Creek |
1980 |
Boree Creek shown here in 1980 sits rather dejected as it waits for
passenger never to come again.
|
Boree Creek |
1996 |
Boree Creek Silo marks the current end of the truncated Oaklands Branch.
|
Boree Creek |
2001 |
A closer view of the large silos at the up end of the yard. |
Boree Creek |
2001 |
The view looking down the line showing some of the different silos that are present. |
Boree Creek |
2001 |
Grain bunkers at Kooregah, a private loading site at Boree Creek. |
Borenore |
1990 |
The view looking west along the platform. |
Boronia No 5 Tunnel |
1980 |
An unidentified 442-class loco hauls a passenger train up Cowan Bank
past the portal of the abandoned Boronia No 5 Tunnel.
|
Bourke |
1982 |
The view looking along the station when it was still in use. |
Bourke |
1982 |
4862 sits at the head of a short freight train in the Run Around siding. |
Bourke |
1982 |
The view looking down along the platform with 4862 in the adjacent siding. |
Bourke |
1982 |
The roadside view of the station building. |
Bourke |
1982 |
B4862 sits at the refuelling point opposite the station. |
Bourke |
1982 |
The State Rail bus to Dubbo is parked on the platform at the station. |
Bowning |
1980 |
A freight train is heading south through the station, in this view looking
back towards Sydney.
|
Bowning |
2002 |
A ground-level view of the station looking towards Yass.
|
Bowning |
2002 |
A view of the station building and Countrylink signage through trees.
|
Bowning |
2002 |
A view of the main platform and building and shorter up platform and less
impressive building looking towards Harden.
|
Bowning |
2002 |
A close up view of the station buildings looking towards Harden. The main
building has been turned into a local craft shop.
|
Bowning |
1980 |
The block instruments at Bowning flank the track indictor board; the closest one is for Yass Jct. |
Bowning |
1980 |
A 1980 picture of Bowning diagram was of the old style. The drawing date was July 26th, 1943. |
Bowning |
1980 |
Bowning boasted some interesting signals, the underslung lower quadrants were pulled by levers 7 (left) and 4 (right). The tall signal post behind shows the home for the up main (lever 31) and the signal to control the entrance to the up refuge line behind the platform. |
Bowning |
1980 |
Bowning Station just before sunset. |
Bowral |
2001 |
The view along the Bowral down platform, looking north.
|
Bowral |
2001 |
The road-side view of the down-side station building.
|
Bowral |
2001 |
The up platform, with its older-style architecture.
|
Bowral |
2001 |
The down-side platform, looking from the nearby road over-bridge.
|
Bowral |
2001 |
The ticket office at the southern end of the up platform.
|
Bowral |
1980 |
Bowral station looks sleepy on this Sunday in 1980. |
Bowral |
1980 |
Interior of Bowral Signal Box showing the block instruments. 1980. |
Bowral |
1980 |
Bowral diagram in 1980. |
Bowral |
1980 |
Bowral had some pretty windows as this picture shows in 1980. |
Box Vale Colliery |
2001 |
One of the impressive cuttings along the line to the colliery.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2002 |
The northern portal of the tunnel.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2001 |
A closer view of the tunnel portal.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2001 |
The view looking along the comparatively short tunnel.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2002 |
The line formation near the end of the line, not far from the northern end
of the tunnel.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2001 |
The indentations left by the sleepers (long gone) are still clearly
visible.
|
Box Vale Tunnel |
2001 |
The view approaching the tunnel.
|
Brawlin |
1999 |
Little remains of the siding which once graced Brawlin.
|
Breadalbane |
1980 |
The view looking in the down direction from the location of the platforms.
The goods siding remains in the background, with the B lever frame just
behind the water tanks.
|
Bredbo |
1989 |
One of the final runs of the Canberra Monaro Express has paused at Bredbo.
|
Bredbo |
2000 |
The view at the southern end of Bredbo station.
|
Bredbo |
2000 |
The platform at Bredbo. Note the engine dock at behind the platform at the
near end.
|
Brewarrina |
1982 |
A view of the yard, looking north. The foundations are from either the
carriage or the engine shed.
|
Brewarrina |
1982 |
The yard view, looking south.
|
Brewarrina |
1982 |
The remains of the passenger platform, looking north.
|
Brewarrina |
1980 |
A shot of the station building 6 years after the branch closed, and not long before it was burnt to the ground. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking north toward Brewarrina, from southern end of washed out section. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking north toward Brewarrina, approximately midway along washed out section. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking southeast at southern end of washed out section. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking northeast at northern end of washed out section. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking south toward southern end of washed out section. |
Brewarrina |
1991 |
Looking south toward Byrock, from northern end of washed out section. |
Brewongle |
1981 |
An up passenger service from Bathurst approaching Brewongle station in
December 1981.
|
Brewongle |
1988 |
The derelict station building on the down platform in July 1988, shortly before
its demolition. The foundations of the former signal box are visible at right.
The up platform had already been removed.
|
Bribbaree |
1983 |
The view looking north as the Silver City Comet pauses the the station. |
Brickworks |
1981 |
The Brickworks Signal Box 3 years before this section was closed.
|
Brickworks |
1981 |
An unusual signal near near the brickworks. The small arm with the
``S'' on it is a Shunt-ahead Signal, allowing the signal to be passed
at stop while shunting.
|
Brickworks |
1982 |
A panoramic shot of the Brickworks, now a part of the Olympic complex, back in 1982. Brickworks Signal Box can be seen in the centre and this was frequent home for storing "red rattlers". Also a trio of Rail Motors can be seen approaching on their way to pick up the afternoon shift at Abattoirs. |
Bringagee |
2000 |
The eastern end of the yard at Bringagee.
|
Bringagee |
2000 |
The cattle loader and associated track are still present.
|
Bringagee |
2000 |
Bringagee once boasted a turntable. Only the pit remains. In the
background is the goods platform.
|
Broadmeadow |
1979 |
The left hand side of the signal diagram in the Broadmeadow Signal Box.
|
Broadmeadow |
1979 |
The right hand side of the signal diagram in the Broadmeadow Signal Box.
|
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow North Box situated on the north end of the main platform. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow North Diagram. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
A close up of Broadmeadow North Diagram . |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow North Frame taken from the top of the spiral stairway. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
If you look closely you can see 3 signal boxes, Broadmeadow South in the foreground, Broadmeadow North mid shot and Woodville Junction in the distance. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow South Box |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow South Box had a Tyers Block Instrument, which was for the Adamstown Relief Line. Note the standard bell instruments. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow South frame from the stairs. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Various signals at Broadmeadow yard, no electric lines to be seen. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Broadmeadow yard signals. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
Long-gone mechanical signals which protected Broadmeadow yard for decades. |
Broadmeadow |
1986 |
This is the platform repeater which told of many an up train, used because of the curved platform which blocked the view of the Broadmeadow South Home signal. |
Brocklesby |
1980 |
Brocklesby boasted a grain siding and a goods siding through it's working
life. Note the water column still survives at the down end of the
platform. The concrete pad in the foreground is the floor of the one-time
grain shed.
|
Brocklesby |
1980 |
Behind the station stood a very unusual and ornate water tank.
|
Broken Hill |
2001 |
The view looking west along the current station.
|
Broken Hill |
2001 |
The original Broken Hill station, in use until 1956. This is the view looking
east, in the direction of Sydney.
|
Broken Hill |
2002 |
The view of Broken Hill station from the top of the slag heap, looking north.
|
Broken Hill |
2002 |
View of railway activities in the yard. This shot is looking NW from the top
of the slag heap.
|
Broken Hill |
2002 |
A view of an old station and platform at Broken Hill, located about 600m
east of the current station.
|
Broken Hill |
2002 |
A view of the street side of the main station.
|
Brooklana |
1986 |
The old station name-board, lying in the grass next to the track.
|
Brushwood |
2002 |
A station sign board on the up side of the line marks the location of
Brushwood.
|
Brushwood |
2002 |
The location still sports a siding and loading bank. The building
is a weighbridge for the nearby grain silo.
|
Bugilbone |
1974 |
Bugilbone station looking westward in May 1974. At the time of this photo
there was still an active goods siding opposite.
|
Bukalong |
2000 |
The roof has partially collapsed at Bukalong station.
|
Bukalong |
2000 |
The goods and passenger platforms. Note the 2 missing sections of rail
on the through road.
|
Bukalong |
2000 |
The cattle loader and associated yard are well preserved, although the goods
siding has been lifted.
|
Bulgary |
1980 |
The station is still present, although the platform is in poor condition.
|
Bulgary |
1999 |
The remains of the goods platform at Bulgary, with the 566 kilometre post
directly in front.
|
Bullenbung Creek Tank |
1980 |
The massive structure of Bullenbung Creek Tank stands in testament to
the days of steam travel. In the background is the culvert over the creek
which gave the tank its name.
|
Bulli |
1987 |
The signal box controlling access to the Bulli Coal Siding. |
Bullocks Flat |
1993 |
A train in the station at Bullocks Flat.
|
Bullocks Flat |
1993 |
A close-up showing the rack, and the cog wheel.
|
Bullocks Flat |
1993 |
A wide-angle view of Bullocks Flat terminal station, clearly showing that
all track is rack equipped.
|
Bullocks Flat |
1993 |
A train crossing the bridge near Bullocks Flat, just before entering the
tunnel (the longest in Australia).
|
Bullocks Flat |
2001 |
The view looking out the tunnel on the way down to Bullocks Flat.
|
Bundure |
2000 |
Bundure station is slightly unusual in that is has a goods platform (centre)
lies directly opposite the passenger platform (left). This is the view
looking south.
|
Bundure |
2000 |
The name of the station can barely be seen on the sign.
|
Bungendore |
1986 |
The view looking south from the station towards the goods shed, showing the manual gates. |
Bungendore |
1986 |
The Bungendore - Tarago Staff & Ticket box. Note the signal box plate dated 1917. |
Bungendore |
1986 |
Bungendore track diagram. |
Bungendore Junction |
1986 |
Bungendore Junction showing the track still visible to Captains Flat, but disconnected from the main line. |
Bungulla |
2001 |
Only a signpost marks the location of Bungulla.
|
Bunnerong Power Station |
1960 |
A shot of Bunnerong Power Station loco No. 6 (ex NSWGR 2413) shunting the power station sidings. |
Bunyan |
2000 |
The new station at Bunyan.
|
Burcher |
2001 |
Burcher platform and name board, with probably the world's smallest
station building!
|
Burcher |
2001 |
The silo and stop block at the end of this relatively short branch line.
|
Burradoo |
1980 |
The stark Burradoo station in 1980. |
Burrawang |
2001 |
The site of the one-time Burrawang station looking towards Moss Vale.
|
Burren |
1990 |
The view looking east from the top of the water tower. The eastern leg of the turning triangle is visible in the foreground. |
Burren |
1990 |
The view looking west towards the water tank and turning triangle. The remains of the track at the left base of the tank served the coal stage and engine shed. |
Burrumbuttock |
1980 |
This quaint country station will see passengers no more but
boasted a crossing loop and siding until the end.
|
Buxton |
2001 |
The rebuilt platform and signboard.
|
Bylong Tunnel |
1976 |
The eastern portal of Bylong Tunnel in 1976. This end of the tunnel was dry, and access to the abandoned workface several hundred metres inside was possible. |
Bylong Tunnel |
1976 |
Remains of abandoned construction equipment outside the western portal of Bylong Tunnel in 1976. The bore was incomplete and flooded, blocking access. |
Bylong Tunnel |
2001 |
The eastern portal of the now complete Bylong Tunnel at Murrumbo. |
Cadia Mine |
2002 |
Formation of old Cadia Mine line looking west on the northern side of the
Spring Hill to Orange Road just west of Spring Hill.
|
Cadia Mine |
2002 |
The remains of a small bridge where the line follows the Spring Hill to
Orange road.
|
Caldwell |
1999 |
An impressive wooden bridge near the silo at Caldwell.
|
Caledonia |
2001 |
The elevated water tank dominates the down end of the platform. The up
platform face is just visible in the background.
|
Caledonia |
2001 |
Looking along the up platform face. Behind the platform is the disused
down main and platform face.
|
Caledonia |
2001 |
The signal box at the up end is boarded up, and completely stripped inside.
|
Caledonia |
1995 |
A closer view of the water tower. |
Caledonia |
1986 |
The Tyers block instrument in the signal box. |
Caledonia |
1986 |
The rather basic signal diagram. |
Caledonia |
1986 |
1986 sees the station sign at Caledonia peeking up from the bushes. |
Califat |
1999 |
There is no evidence remaining of the siding at Califat.
|
Calleen |
2001 |
The view looking along the wheat siding back towards Temora. The one-time station was opposite the 576km post visible in the middle distance. |
Calleen |
2001 |
The view looking south along the wheat siding, with some recent use apparent. |
Camellia |
1981 |
The line diagram in the Camellia Signal Box. The branch at the top
is the short Sandown line.
|
Camellia |
1981 |
The Camellia block instrument.
|
Camellia |
1981 |
The interior of Camellia Signal Box.
|
Camellia |
1982 |
This view shows the up end of Camellia. The starter signal has been pulled for the road and the fish tail signal under it is the fixed distant to Rosehill Racecourse Box. |
Camellia |
1982 |
The gates at Camellia were manually worked, no matter what the weather. Here the station staff are closing the gates for an up train approaching. |
Camellia |
1982 |
Looking in the down direction with the manually operated gates open for vehicular traffic. |
Campbelltown |
2001 |
Campbelltown station before the additional covered waiting areas went in.
FL200/EL62 are working an empty container train north.
|
Canberra |
2001 |
A view of the goods shed, with several oil tanks being stored in the adjacent sidings. |
Canberra |
2001 |
The view looking along the goods platform. |
Canberra |
2001 |
A view looking across the yard. |
Canberra |
2001 |
A view looking across the yard. |
Canberra |
2001 |
A view looking across the yard. |
Canberra |
1985 |
The nation's capital could not even boast a full signal box, just a Frame A. Here 42219 in 1985 stands ready to head a Sydney passenger train. |
Canberra |
1985 |
Canberra Frame A diagram in 1985. |
Canowindra |
2000 |
Despite the sign, it would appear that no trains have run this far down
the line for several years.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The road-side view of the somewhat unusual station building.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The station nameboard is still present.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The view along the platform, looking in the up direction towards Cowra.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The rail-side view of the station showing the station building, which
resembles a shed more than a station.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The elevated water tank was part of the loco servicing facilities when
this was the terminus of the line.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
A closer view of the water tank and adjacent gangers shed.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The Canowindra yard diagram.
|
Canowindra |
2001 |
The yard diagram and lever frame.
|
Canyon Colliery |
2002 |
A short distance down the line from the site of Hartley Vale is the junction
for the now-closed Canyon Colliery.
|
Canyon Colliery |
2002 |
The view looking towards the colliery branch junction. The lines in the
foreground lead behind the camera to a balloon loop.
|
Capertee |
2002 |
The road side approach to the impressive brick station.
|
Capertee |
2002 |
The view looking up the platform towards Wallerawang.
|
Capertee |
2002 |
The entrance to the the waiting room from the platform.
|
Capertee |
2002 |
Another shot looking up the line, showing the fenced off station area.
|
Capertee |
1984 |
Capertee, when still in use and a ganger's vehicle pays a visit. |
Captains Flat |
2001 |
The rails are not completely covered over, where they cross the
main Captains Flat road.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
The southern end of the platform, with the name board still present.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
The gantry crane and goods shed. The latter is being used for storage
purposes.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
The view of the northern end of the yard. The turntable and loco
facilities were located behind the bush in the centre of
the photo.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
The view in the yard showing the approach to the loader from the nearby
mine.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
At least one set of points in the yard still operates!
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
The ash pit on the turntable road is still present.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
The turntable is surrounded by weeds, but still present.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
A close-up view of the turntable deck.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
The manufacturer's name-plate on the turntable.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
A close-up view of the ore loader.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
The coal loader as viewed from the mine end.
|
Captains Flat |
2001 |
Detail of the weighbridge underneath the coal loader.
|
Captains Flat |
2000 |
The upper stage of the loader.
|
Captains Flat |
1986 |
The landmark distant to the approach to Captains Flat. |
Captains Flat |
1986 |
Captains Flat station showing the sign clearly visible. |
Captains Flat |
1986 |
Captains Flat station from the embankment in 1986 shows rusty tracks and some vegetation beginning to grow on the platform. |
Caragabal |
1996 |
One of the staff instruments in the safeworking hut, at Caragabal.
|
Caragabal |
1997 |
A pair of 81 class locos at the head of a wheat train loading at the
silos.
|
Carcoar |
1992 |
The road-side view of the station in its 1992 paint scheme.
|
Carcoar |
1992 |
The rail-side view of the station in its 1992 paint scheme.
|
Carcoar |
1992 |
The fairly simple nameboard at the station.
|
Carcoar |
1998 |
The view of the road side of the station.
|
Carcoar |
1998 |
A trackside view of the station. This was taken before the line reopened in
2000.
|
Carcoar |
2001 |
The station at Carcoar was renovated to coincide with the 2000
re-opening of the line.
|
Carcoar |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform of the repainted station.
|
Carcoar |
1998 |
An unusual sign on the platform.
|
Carcoar |
2000 |
The view looking south towards the station. On the left is the goods siding, with an abandoned water gin. The former goods shed was on the far left. The siding on the right is the overgrown loop siding. |
Carcoar |
2000 |
The view looking north towards the station. On the left is the crossing loop. No longer present in the right middle distance is the former dock siding. |
Carlingford |
1978 |
The Carlingford A lever frame.
|
Carlingford |
1968 |
The view looking north towards the station and the end of the line. The former Electricity Commision siding can be seen branching off the the left of the goods siding. |
Carlos Gap Tunnel |
1993 |
The up portal of the tunnel. |
Carlos Gap Tunnel |
1993 |
The down portal of the tunnel. |
Carlwood |
2002 |
Looking along the track towards Oberon.
|
Carlwood |
2001 |
The line between Carlwood and Hazelgrove is intact, with only a few
sleepers missing.
|
Carlwood |
2002 |
The wooden bridge over the Snake River. Carlwood is just out of frame in
the left distance.
|
Carlwood |
2002 |
The view of Carlwood looking towards Oberon.
|
Carlwood |
2002 |
At the up end of Carlwood is the bridge over the Snake River.
|
Carlwood |
2002 |
The view of Carlwood looking towards Tarana.
|
Carlwood |
2002 |
The track beyond the Snake River bridge. From here the line begins the
long 1 in 25 to Oberon.
|
Carrathool |
2000 |
Carrathool still boasts its sign on a relatively long platform.
|
Carrathool |
2000 |
A view to the west of the platform area. In the background is a steam-era
water tank.
|
Cascade |
1986 |
In 1986 the station still had its wooden-faced platform, name-board and
rudimentary shelter, although all were is a state of disrepair.
|
Casino |
1997 |
The Up XPT has stopped at Casino to exchange passengers before continuing the
journey to Sydney.
|
Casino |
2001 |
A flooded Casino roundhouse turntable, following a severe storm. |
Castle Hill (1st) |
1979 |
The site of the former Castle Hill Railway Station, now Castle Hill Park. Photograph taken from Old Northern Road, Castle Hill. |
Casula |
1986 |
A 4-car set with target B22 heads south on the up toward Liverpool. |
Casula |
1985 |
A twin set of Parcel Vans speedily run through Casula toward Campbelltown, a solitary passenger waits for the next up train. |
Central |
1970 |
A panorama view of Central Yard.
|
Central |
1970 |
A signalman posing in the Sydney West signal box.
|
Central |
1970 |
The signal diagram for the Wells Street signal box.
|
Central |
1970 |
A close-up view of the minature points levers in the Wells Street box.
|
Central |
1970 |
The Wells Street signal box, looking in the direction towards Redfern.
|
Central |
1970 |
The Wells Street signal box, looking towards Central.
|
Central |
1970 |
Sydney West Box, looking towards Darling Harbour.
|
Central |
2002 |
Tangara set T51 is pulling into platform 23, which services the new Airport
Line.
|
Central |
1978 |
The monolithic pistol grip Sydney West Box interior taken a week before its
closure in 1978.
|
Central |
1978 |
One of the diagrams in Sydney West signal box. This one shows platforms
1 - 4, the main long distance and inter-state platforms.
|
Central |
2002 |
The main concourse of the "country" platforms.
|
Central |
1967 |
The view looking south towards Central station from an approaching train. The tracks, from left to right, are the Up City Circle Outer, Down City Circle Inner, Up City Circle Inner, Up North Shore, Down City Circle Outer and Down North Shore. |
Central |
1931 |
The view looking down from an aeroplane over the Central Station area. In the left foreground are the suburban platforms, with the country platforms on their right. Beyond the second overbridge is Redfern station.
A larger version of this photo is available here. |
Central |
2000 |
A view of the yard control panel showing the country platforms. |
Cessnock |
1975 |
The view looking along the platform to the terminus, during the dismantling
of the station.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
The view of number 2 platform during the demolition of the station.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
A view of the partially dismantled station and overgrown yard, looking
back in the direction of Maitland.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
The station nameboard, in very poor condition.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
The rear of the station building, complete with demolition worker.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
Another view of the partially dismantled station building.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
The down yard and water tank, looking back in the direction of Maitland.
|
Cessnock |
1975 |
The signal box, before demolition has started.
|
Chakola |
2000 |
The platform (with lamp!) at Chakola. In the middle is a small platform
used to help passengers off the train.
|
Chakola |
2000 |
The passenger and goods platforms at Chakola.
|
Chullora North Junction |
1997 |
National Rail train hauled by NR62/G519/8045/42211 has just halted
on the line, after arriving from Melbourne. It is about to back up
along the Chullora - Sefton goods line and into NR's goods yard.
|
Circular Quay |
2002 |
The view of the tunnel portal at the eastern end of the station.
|
Circular Quay |
2002 |
A Tangara train has emerged from the portal at the western end of the
station, having just left Wynyard.
|
Circular Quay |
1967 |
A single deck "red rattler" service approaches platform 2, as a Wynyard-bound set leaves the opposite platform. |
Clandulla |
1996 |
The view of Clandulla Station from the north.
|
Clandulla |
2002 |
The view looking south along the platform. |
Clandulla |
2002 |
The view looking across towards the gradually deteriorating building. |
Clandulla |
1981 |
Clandulla diagram in 1981; it may look old but was revised in 1973. |
Clandulla |
1993 |
HPC402 at Clandulla. Looking south in the Up direction. The goods siding with platform can be seen left of the loop. |
Clarendon |
1985 |
The view looking in the direction of Sydney across towards the station. |
Clarendon |
1981 |
The passing of two DMU sets required the up to pull into the station then reverse into the siding to let the down proceed. |
Clarendon |
1981 |
A standard weekday afternoon in 1981. Clarendon station was rather sleepy but still boasted a signal box and ground frame. |
Clarendon |
1981 |
The Clarendon sign had a unique light blue background. |
Clarendon |
1981 |
Clarendon station diagram. |
Clarendon |
1981 |
Adjacent tothe main platform was the brick faced (and wide) Hawkesbury Racecourse platform. The grassy platform was located on the opposite side of the line from Clarendon Station and had the tall down home signal situated in the middle. |
Coal Cliff |
1987 |
With a dramatic backdrop, no passenger station and signals galore Coal Cliff was a picturesque but busy place to be a signalman, even though this 1987 picture shows a quiet time. |
Coal Cliff |
1987 |
The signal box on the up side of the line. |
Cobar |
2000 |
An early morning view of Cobar Station from the non-rail side.
|
Cobar |
2000 |
The station is still a safeworking location where staffs must
be exchanged to proceed further.
|
Cobar |
2000 |
The view along the platform. The line in the distance heads to the
Elura and CSA mines.
|
Cobar |
2000 |
The station nameboard has been removed from the platform and
placed out the front of the building.
|
Cochrane |
1998 |
An overgrown colour light signal south of Cochrane.
|
Cochrane |
1998 |
Looking south from the footbridge at Cochrane station, towards
Dunheved.
|
Cochrane |
1998 |
Cochrane station from the northern end.
|
Cochrane |
1998 |
The remains of a semaphore signal post near Cochrane. Note also
the train trip at the base.
|
Cockburn |
2002 |
This is the water tank and a shed at the location of the old border
station at Cockburn. The standard gauge line runs about 300 meters
to the south.
|
Cockburn |
2002 |
The level crossing over the old narrow gauge line at Cockburn station.
Despite the sign, trains last ran here in 1969.
|
Cockle Creek |
1982 |
The view looking south along the platforms.
|
Colinton |
1989 |
A three-car diesel railcar set crosses the Monaro Highway at a now-lifted
crossing near Colinton.
|
Colinton |
2000 |
The location of Colinton. In the middle distance is a 2-lever frame marking
the beginning of the siding.
|
Collingullie |
1980 |
Eight years before the line was closed, the station still sports a waiting
room. Surrounding the station are the wheat fields which were responsible
for most of the line's traffic.
|
Collingullie |
2001 |
The relatively short platform at Collingullie.
|
Collingullie |
2001 |
Opposite the platform are some discarded rails, presumably left over
from when the loop siding was lifted.
|
Colo Vale |
2001 |
The view of the station and shelter looking north.
|
Colo Vale |
2001 |
The view of the station looking south.
|
Como |
1986 |
The platforms still remain in this 1986 photo of the old Como station. Como
was opened on 26-12-1885 but because of the gauntlet track on the bridge over
the Georges River which caused rail congestion, a new multi-track bridge
was built to the west and a new station opened on 27-11-1972
|
Compton Downs |
1991 |
A view looking across at the burnt-out station building, still featuring its name board. |
Compton Downs |
1991 |
A closer view of the station remains, looking back up the line towards Byrock. |
Compton Downs |
1991 |
The view looking up the collapsing platform. |
Compton Downs |
1991 |
The view looking along the platform in the direction of Brewarrina. |
Compton Downs |
1991 |
The view looking north-east, with the loading bank on the left and passenger platform on the right. |
Concord West |
2000 |
A view of the interior of the old signal box. |
Condobolin |
2001 |
A water gin and a couple of carriages sit in a siding opposite the jib
crane.
|
Condobolin |
2001 |
The station building is opposite a small local museum.
|
Condobolin |
2001 |
The view looking west along the down side station.
|
Condobolin |
2001 |
The name board pokes out from behind some of the local vegetation.
|
Condobolin |
2001 |
Another view of some of the museum exhibits behind the station.
|
Coolac |
1999 |
The goods shed (pre-restoration) on the siding at Coolac.
|
Coolac |
1999 |
The remains of the goods bank.
|
Coolac |
2001 |
The road-side view of the now restored goods shed.
|
Coolac |
2001 |
The track-side view of the restored goods shed.
|
Coolac |
2001 |
The view in the direction of the overgrown goods bank.
|
Coolac |
2001 |
A front-on shot of the goods shed.
|
Coolah |
2002 |
Grazing has kept the yard clear of long grass, but hasn't prevented the
deterioration of the long wooden-face platform. The nameboard is still
present.
|
Coolah |
2002 |
As a terminal station, Coolah possessed a turntable. This is located
up the line from the station.
|
Coolah |
2002 |
The view looking towards the end of the line. On the down side of the yard
are the goods platform and silos, with the passenger platform opposite.
|
Coolah |
1982 |
Possibly the last passenger service to leave Coolah station. |
Coolalie |
1980 |
All that remains of Coolalie in this 1980 photo was the abandoned signal box,
which once stood on the down platform. The former Up Starting signal is
on the left.
|
Coolamon |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform in the direction of Junee.
|
Coolamon |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform in the direction of Narrandera, showing
the signal box and well-presented station building.
|
Coolamon |
2001 |
The jib crane which sits opposite the station.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
Looking south along the platform with a 48-class loco on the left, and the
Dental Clinic car on the right.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
A tuscan-liveried 48-class loco sits alongside the station.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
A close-up of an unidentified 48-class loco and a rail trolley in the
yard.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
The view looking north from the platform.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
The travelling Dental Clinic car sits in the dock behind the main platform.
|
Cooma |
2000 |
The view south from the engine dock at Cooma station. Note the 2 shunting
signals below the main semaphore signals.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
The staff instrument in the signal box.
|
Cooma |
1982 |
The level frame in the signal box.
|
Cooma |
1989 |
The signal diagrams inside the box at Cooma.
|
Cooma |
2000 |
The view north from the platform.
|
Cooma |
2000 |
The main station. The building beyond the sign is the signal box.
|
Cooma |
2000 |
The Cooma-Monaro Railway's CPH 6 railcar sitting at the station.
|
Coonabarabran |
1979 |
This view looking down along the platform is evidence that this was once
a busy location for passengers.
|
Coonabarabran |
1986 |
The view looking across towards the station building. |
Coonabarabran |
1986 |
The road-side view of the station building. |
Coonabarabran |
1997 |
Coonabarabran station is now only used as a safeworking location.
|
Coonabarabran |
2000 |
Three years later not much has changed, although weeds are starting
to grow in the tracks.
|
Coonabarabran |
2000 |
The view from behind the station building.
|
Coonabarabran |
1997 |
The gantry crane and goods shed in the yard.
|
Coonabarabran |
2000 |
Another view of the gantry crane and goods shed.
|
Coonabarabran |
2000 |
A view of the rationalised yard, looking in the down direction.
|
Coonabarabran |
2000 |
A set of points levers and associated diagram. Much of the diagram
has been blacked out, as the yard was rationalised.
|
Coonabarabran |
1997 |
Relics of the steam era.
|
Coonamble |
1986 |
The view looking south towards the station building. |
Coonamble |
1986 |
The road-side view of the station building. |
Coonamble |
1996 |
The station building and remains of the platform at Coonamble. The silos
at the back see seasonal traffic.
|
Coopernook |
1981 |
Coopernook was still in operation in 1981. |
Coopernook |
1981 |
Coopernook signal box diagram in 1981. |
Coopernook |
1981 |
A familiar site on the north main line was the use of automatic staff exchangers which were used so as to not slow down the trains. This is ready for a northbound train in 1981. |
Coopernook |
1981 |
Coopernook station saw some activity in this 1981 shot of 4463 leading a 48 on a northbound freight as onlookers watched. |
Coorabin |
1980 |
In 1980, the wooden platform face was still in good condition, and the station
still boasted a name board. Services ceased 2 years later.
|
Coorabin |
1998 |
This view is taken from the top of the goods loading ramp of the
remains of the platform.
|
Coorabin |
1998 |
The loading ramp opposite the platform.
|
Coorabin |
1998 |
The loading ramp is in the distance to the left of the track.
|
Coorabin |
1998 |
The remains of the platform viewed from the top of the goods bank. This
view is looking to the south.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
The nameboard at Cootamundra, showing some of the destinations which can be
reached from here.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
A view of the main platform from the footbridge.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
A 44 class, with No 2 end leading, pulls a container train through the
down platform.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
A ballast train leaves the station under the footbridge.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
The dock platform at the Sydney end of the station.
|
Cootamundra |
1976 |
The dock platform at the Albury end, with CPH 16 ready to form the
Tumut connection No 15a with the Riverina Express.
|
Cootamundra |
1997 |
The impressive station at Cootamundra.
|
Cootamundra |
2001 |
The view along the platform, looking in a southerly direction.
|
Cootamundra |
2001 |
The disused turntable at the southern end of the yard.
|
Cootamundra |
2001 |
Cootamundra station and yard, looking in the direction of Sydney.
|
Cootamundra |
2002 |
The goods loading platform at Cootamundra with 3801 and 3830 being
re-coaled.
|
Cootamundra |
1985 |
The rear of an XPT service, sitting on platform 2.
|
Cootamundra |
1985 |
An XPT approaching the station from the south.
|
Cootamundra |
1980 |
Cootamundra North Box frame. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
This is the entire Cootamundra North diagram in 1980. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The right half of the Cootamundra North diagram. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The left half of the Cootamundra North diagram. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The gate controls for the level crossing. The manual cranks can be seen below. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The utilitarian Cootamundra North Box with the level crossing gates. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
Cootamundra South Box with Rail Motor 27 headed north to Cootamundra Station from the Tumut line. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The left half of the Cootamundra South Box diagram. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
The right half of the Cootamundra South Box diagram. |
Cootamundra |
1980 |
Cootamundra South Box and crossing gates. |
Cootamundra West |
1976 |
A rail train and diesel railcar sit at the expansive station.
|
Cootamundra West |
1976 |
The view looking east along the platform.
|
Cootamundra West |
1986 |
The unusual station sign.
|
Cootamundra West |
1986 |
The signal box on the platform.
|
Cootamundra West |
1986 |
The view looing east from upstairs. At this time, the station was the local
headquarters of the Cootamundra State Emergency Services (SES).
|
Cootamundra West |
1986 |
The view looking west along the platform.
|
Cootamundra West |
2001 |
The view of the station building looking from the northern side of the
station.
|
Cootamundra West |
2001 |
The view looking west along the South Fork platform.
|
Cootamundra West |
2001 |
The view looking west along the Main Line platform.
|
Cootamundra West |
2001 |
The view looking east at the signal box, which is still in use.
|
Cootamundra West |
2001 |
The view from the south, showing the unusual iron signboard..
|
Cootamundra West |
1980 |
The small diagram for Frame D situated to the west of the platform, to control the main line to the siding. |
Cootamundra West |
1980 |
The scene in 1980 which shows the original Station Masters house and the manually operated gates. To the right the single line south and the left the up & down lines north. |
Cootamundra West |
1980 |
The diagram of Cootamundra West in 1980. |
Cootamundra West |
1980 |
The iron station sign and signal box still used 1980. |
Cootamundra West |
1980 |
The view looking east towards the station showing the short signals designed that way because of the local airfield close by. Frame B can be seen in the middle. |
Coreinbob |
1999 |
The A lever frame at the up end of the siding.
|
Corobimilla |
2000 |
The remains of the platform nestles in a heavily-overgrown yard.
|
Corowa |
1980 |
Eight years before the last train, Corowa station is in poor condition.
|
Corowa |
1996 |
The station buildings at Corowa have been used as a tourist information centre.
|
Corowa |
1996 |
The turntable is still present at Corowa yard. The yard has been turned
into a public park.
|
Corowa |
1996 |
The gantry crane and surviving yard trackwork. The station is in the left
distance.
|
Couridjah |
1983 |
A pre-restoration view of the station and nameboard.
|
Couridjah |
2001 |
The station has been restored by the RTM staff.
|
Cowan |
2001 |
The view looking north, showing the light-weight construction of the
platforms.
|
Cowan |
2001 |
The view looking south showing the overgrown per-way sidings behind the
up platform.
|
Cowan |
2001 |
The up perway sidings, looking north.
|
Cowan |
2002 |
A city-bound inter-urban "V" set moves though the up platform in the late
afternoon shot.
|
Cowra |
1997 |
Cowra station is still used occasionally by the Lachlan Valley Railway.
|
Cowra |
1991 |
The entrance side of Cowra station.
|
Cowra |
2001 |
The view looking south through the LVR carriage shed.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The view looking along the freshly painted platform in the direction
of Young.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
Looking along the platform in the direction of Blayney.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
Looking along the station in the up direction.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The road-side approach and car-park.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The sidings and silo at the Cowra Wheat terminal, about 4km south of
Cowra station.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
A view of the Lachlan Valley Railway depot at Cowra. A CPH railcar is visible
in the shed.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The elevated water tank at the north end is mounted on the top of a bank.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The old jib crane, with the refrigerated goods shed on the left.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The road-side view of the refrigerated goods shed.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
An overview from the northern end of the yard, with a goods bank to the right
and what's left of the over grown yard, the goods shed in front, and in the
far distance the station and signal box.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
A view of the long goods bank and what's left of the northern end of the yard.
|
Cowra |
2002 |
The newly painted station building.
|
Cowra |
1984 |
Candy-liveried louvred wagons sit in a siding. |
Cowra Stockyards |
2002 |
The rusty sidings serving the Cowra Stockyards, about 5km south of the
town.
|
Cowra Stockyards |
2002 |
The remains of the cattle loading bank, on the stockyards siding.
town.
|
Coxs Gap No 1 Tunnel |
1978 |
The eastern portal when the tunnel was still being used for road traffic.
|
Coxs Gap No 1 Tunnel |
1991 |
The approach to the western portal. |
Coxs Gap No 1 Tunnel |
1991 |
A closer view of the western portal. |
Craboon |
1998 |
The view of the overgrown formation looking away from the junction
at Craboon.
|
Cringila |
1996 |
Various wagons reside in the Cringila exchange sidings.
|
Cringila |
1996 |
BHP locomotive D38 hauls a short coal train past the station at Cringila.
|
Crooble |
1980 |
A view of the one time up-side station
|
Crooble |
1980 |
Locos 4875 and 4855 pass the station platform with wheat bound for Moree.
|
Crooble |
2001 |
A view of the wheat siding at Crooble. The staff hut is just visible
behind the nearest wagon in the siding.
|
Crooble |
2001 |
The fairly simple yard diagram in the staff hut.
|
Crookwell |
1998 |
The station and infrastructure is still in good condition. This view
is looking in the up direction. The goods shed is in the background.
|
Crookwell |
1998 |
The turntable is still present. In the background are the goods
shed and loading bank.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The view of Crookwell station and yard, shows that it is still in
excellent condition. The loop siding includes a rail trike (red)
and weed sprayer (yellow).
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The view of the yard, looking back towards Goulburn.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
A closer view of the goods shed reveals that the platform area is being used
to store wrapped bales of fodder.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The overgrown goods loading bank.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The ash pit on the engine siding. The turntable is visible a short distance
further along. This area is starting to disappear under the weeds.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The rotting timbers on the deck of the 60ft turntable.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
Looking up towards the end of the line. On the loop siding is a small
wagon for weed spraying, and beyond that a rail trike.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The back of the station building, revealing a chimney which would have
provided welcome warmth in winter.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The end of the line. The points are still in operating condition.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
Warning sign near at the outskirts of Crookwell yard.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
A visiting maintenance trike sits in the platform road.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The gangers shed.
|
Crookwell |
2001 |
The C lever frame, with rodding still connected.
|
Crookwell |
1980 |
Crookwell's down home signal, which waits a long time for a train in 1980. |
Crookwell |
1980 |
The beautiful station clock inside the Station Master's office at Crookwell. |
Crookwell |
1980 |
The Crookwell-Goulburn staff & ticket box 1980. |
Crookwell |
1980 |
Crookwell down home lever & repeater. |
Culcairn |
1997 |
The road-side view of the station building. Although in good condition
externally, at this time much of the interior had been damaged by
vandals.
|
Culcairn |
2000 |
The station and crane at Culcairn.
|
Culcairn |
2000 |
The remains of the Holbrook branch as it approaches the now-lifted junction at
Culcairn.
|
Culcairn |
1980 |
Culcairn Signal Box diagram in 1980. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
Culcairn signal levers showing the branches to Holbrook and Corowa. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
The nameboard at Culcairn looking worse for wear as it sets the mood for the defunct Corowa and Hobrook branches. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
Long gone signals at Culcairn. This was situated at the Albury end of the platform road; the left signal was for the loop to Corowa (lever 7) and the right signal (lever 6) was for the Corowa line from the back platform road. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
The staff and ticket boxes for both Holdbrook and Corowa in Culcairn Signal box. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
A view of the station with its well-maintained gardens. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
42220 waits patiently in the loop waiting to head south while 42103 42214 rumble north on a dark and gloomy day in 1980. |
Culcairn |
1980 |
42220 sits in the loop on the down as 42217 thunders by and is about to exchange the staff on the automatic staff exchanger through the next section to Gerogery. |
Culgoora |
1975 |
The simple platform and shelter, with signboard still present. |
Culgoora |
1975 |
The view looking across to the shelter and station nameboard. |
Cullen Bullen |
2002 |
The grass mound on the right side of the line is the location of
Cullen Bullen station, in this view looking north. No trace remains today.
|
Cullen Bullen |
2002 |
Cullen Bullen was the junction for a short branch to the Invincible Colliery.
Near the junction is the remains of a coal bunker. The formation is
visible behind the wall, and continues along the road in the distance
for a couple of kilometres.
|
Cullerin |
1980 |
The station was near the top of the Cullerin Range, as this sign
attests.
|
Cumnock |
2002 |
The remains of a point indicator in the yard. |
Cumnock |
2002 |
The view looking south along the down platform. |
Cunningar |
1980 |
The original platform of Cunningar now is a little ways off the main line in
this 1980 photo. The station had a 98 year life closing on March 9th, 1975
|
Dapto |
1986 |
Dapto Station was a crossing point for the diesel railcars which served
this section of the branch.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
A throw-over points lever in the yard.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The southern end of the large Outwards Goods Shed (West).
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The view looking south from the western side of the yard. Demolition of
some of the sheds appears to be in progress.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The tracks leading into the upper level of the Double Tier Goods Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The tracks leading into the upper level of the Double Tier Goods Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The tracks leading into the upper and lower levels of the Double Tier Goods
Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The view looking north-west over the Double Tier Goods Shed. This has
now been replaced by the Novotel Hotel. The orange building in the centre
is the Murray Street signal box.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The view looking north showing (L to R) the Double Tier Goods Shed, the
Outward Goods Shed and Outwards Goods Shed (West). In the right distance,
the Pyrmont Bridge is in the open position.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
A close-up view of the Outward Goods Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
Advertising signs on the southern end of the Outward Goods Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The view looking east across the yard to the city.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The view looking west from the city side, showing a restored sailing ship
alongside the wharves.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
A closer-view of the Pyrmont Bridge which can open to allow ships through to
the wharves served by the yard.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
A locomotive (possibly a 73 class) hauls some wagons through the yard.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
An unidentifed part of the yard, possibly near the old Ultimo power station.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
An aerial view looking down over Darling Harbour goods yard, taken from
Sydney Tower.
|
Darling Harbour |
1979 |
The lever frame for the Murray Street crossing. The gate wheels can be seen
on each end of the frame
|
Darling Harbour |
1982 |
Union Street Box controlled the entrance to Darling Island goods yard and
the Pyrmont power station.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The main road entrace to the yard, located at the western end of
Liverpool Street.
|
Darling Harbour |
1984 |
The upper level road entrance to the Double Tier Goods Shed.
|
Darling Harbour |
1979 |
Ultimo Signal Box contained 36-lever frame. The building was unfortunately
destroyed by a fire on 11/3/1996.
|
Darnick |
1982 |
The view of the platform, station and name-board.
|
Darnick |
1982 |
The view looking east along the platform, showing the water tank and cattle
loader.
|
Deepwater |
1996 |
The up end of the platform and nameboard.
|
Deepwater |
1996 |
The view looking down the line towards Wallangarra. The water tank and pipe
are still present at the far end of the platform.
|
Deepwater |
1996 |
The road side view of the station building.
|
Deepwater |
2002 |
The road-side approach to the preserved station building.
|
Deepwater |
2002 |
The station name board.
|
Deepwater |
2002 |
The new fittings of the station-masters office entrance betray its
re-use.
|
Deepwater |
2002 |
The rail-side view and brick platform face.
|
Deepwater |
1996 |
A view of Deepwater Station looking south. |
Deepwater |
1996 |
The Water column and tank with extra jib for double headers at Deepwater Station. |
Delec |
1980 |
Many a crew change has occurred on Delec platform and on an April Thursday
morning in 1980, 48134 waits placidly for its new handler.
|
Delec |
1996 |
Candy-liveried 42208 stands idle next to the turntable during the
1996 Open Day.
|
Delec |
1996 |
8154 sitting in the fuel point as Delec.
|
Delec |
1996 |
A somewhat battered-looking class leader 8501 sits on the wheel lathe.
The wheel lathe is used by all types of locomotives to remove defects
(wheel scale, flat spots etc) from wheels.
|
Delungra |
1980 |
Loco 4852 is hauling the Weed Kill Train past the platform towards Inverell.
|
Demondrille |
1980 |
Always in the shadow of big brother, Demondrille South now stands decaying
beside tracks overtaken with long grass in 1980.
|
Demondrille |
2002 |
The view from the road bridge looking towards Cootamundra. The line
to Cowra branches of the to right of the Demondrille North Signal Box.
The station was a pair of island platforms on the main and branch lines
just beyond the signal box. The overgrown line on the far right served
a dock platform just beyond the box.
|
Demondrille |
2002 |
The view of the North Signal Box, looking back towards Sydney. The lines in
the foreground are the branch to Cowra and Blayney, with the Main South at
the back.
|
Demondrille |
2002 |
The overgrown branch line platform is still present, along with a pair
of semaphore signals.
|
Demondrille |
2002 |
A ground-level view of the branch line platform. The main south line is
visible in the background.
|
Demondrille |
1980 |
CHP38 comes off the Blayney Branch and trundles north through the old branch platform at Demondrille. |
Demondrille |
1980 |
Demondrille North Box needs a coat of paint in this 1980 photo. |
Demondrille |
1980 |
The diagram at Demondrille North Box. It almost appears the Blayney line was the main. |
Demondrille |
1980 |
In contrast to later photographs, in this 1980 shot there are a lot of levers that are not spare or unused (painted white). |
Demondrille |
1980 |
The little-used Demondrille South Box in 1980. |
Demondrille |
1980 |
A view looking down to Albury where Demondrille North Box can be seen and also the two separated platforms, the one from the branch on the right. |
Deniliquin |
1988 |
Deniliquin station prior to its demolition. |
Deniliquin |
1988 |
Deniliquin goods shed with RT47 shunter. |
Denman |
1976 |
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Denman |
2002 |
The truncated sleeper-build platform at Denman still sports a nameboard,
although it no longer sees passengers.
|
Denman |
2002 |
The view in the yard looking west towards the platform and elevated water
tank.
|
Denman |
2001 |
The view looking through the yard towards the station remains and the water tank. |
Denman |
2001 |
The view looking back up the yard in the direction of Muswellbrook. |
Dorrigo |
2002 |
Dorrigo station is still in reasonable condition, although the platform
facing is collapsing.
|
Dorrigo |
2002 |
Some railway carriages being stored in a siding at Dorrigo.
|
Dubbo |
1979 |
The wooden nameboard for Dubbo, junction for the line to Coonamble.
|
Dubbo |
1996 |
Various locos rest in the yard behind the platform at Dubbo.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
The pedestrian entrance to Dubbo Station.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
The former Narromine end bay platform where the mail used to be loaded
onto/from the Sydney Mail; has been replaced by an elevated ramp for the
rail replacement coaches to park in the shade. The shorter canopy in front
of the longer rear canopy on the platform was built for the coaches in the
early 1980's.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
The entrance to the yard, taken looking west from the Fitzroy Street
crossing. Dubbo East Signal Box is on the far left, with the sanding tower
beyond the loco depot.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
Dubbo station from the Sydney end, looking towards Narromine. The
building in the immediate foreground is Dubbo West Signal Box. The area to
the left of the points in the middle distance was where the two line carriage
shed used to be.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
The lever frame and signal diagram inside Dubbo West box.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
Looking towards Sydney/Werris Creek. Dubbo Loco on left, and container
facility on right. Approach to the short bay platform on bottom right,
which was just long enough for a CPH and CTH combined set to be stabled.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
Fitzroy Street crossing looking east. The line turning to the left heads
off to Gilgandra and Merrygoen/Werris Creek. The line to the right heads
off to Sydney and the siding that remains of the truncated Molong branch.
The line in the middle, is the approach to the sleeper mill, which appeared
to be somewhat lacking in sleepers at the time.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
General view from the end of the platform in the Narromine end of the yard,
with part of oil storage facility on right.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
The 57 class boiler still in use as the sanding tower at Dubbo Loco.
|
Dubbo |
1998 |
Dubbo's yard shunters wagon, sitting beyond the dirt track that remains to
mark the carriage siding. The new coach station is directly above the
shunter's wagon.
|
Dubbo |
1989 |
Looking across the Macquarie River towards Dubbo. Photo taken from the rear of Dundullimal Homestead, a National Trust property at Dubbo. |
Dubbo |
1982 |
The view looking west towards the end of the platform. |
Dubbo |
1982 |
The road-side view of the station. |
Dubbo |
1982 |
The interior of the signal box, with the lever frame and yard diagram. |
Dubbo |
1982 |
The view looking across towards the loco servicing facilities. |
Dubbo East Junction |
1998 |
The highway crossing about 1km from the junction.
|
Dumaresq |
1977 |
The view along the station, looking back towards Sydney.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
The view of the station looking in the down direction.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
The view looking north along the platform.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
The view looking south along the station and platform.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
The road-side view of the station building.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
The rail side approach to the station, showing the nameboard still in place.
|
Dumaresq |
2002 |
A close-up of the 5 lever frame which controlled the yard.
|
Dundee |
2001 |
The down-side platform remains.
|
Dunedoo |
1979 |
The view of the platform and yard, looking down the line towards Gwabegar.
|
Dunedoo |
1991 |
The station and platform in 1991. At this time the original low-level
platform is still present.
|
Dunedoo |
2002 |
The paint is flaking off the closed station building. The platform has
been replaced with a full-height version.
|
Dungog |
1981 |
The view looking down over the station and yard.
|
Dungog |
1981 |
A view of the station, looking back towards Sydney.
|
Dungog |
1999 |
The Grafton XPT sits briefly at Dungog station before heading northwards.
|
Dunheved |
1996 |
The view from the footbridge looking up the line. |
Dunheved |
1996 |
These two carriages (N5127 and C3866) have been used by the fire brigade and
local vandals. They have since been removed.
|
Dunheved |
1996 |
The remains of the station. The lever frame is still present (it has
since been removed).
|
Duri |
2002 |
Indicating its status as a unused location, the silo at Duri stands well back
from the rail line in this view towards Tamworth.
|
Duri |
2002 |
A closer view of the short unused platform looking towards Tamworth.
|
Duri |
2002 |
Another view of the platform looking towards Werris Creek. You can still
see where the main frame would have been located on the platform.
|
East Greta |
2001 |
A maintenance "hi-rail" vehicle passes the remains of the up platform.
|
East Greta |
2001 |
A view of the down platform.
|
East Greta |
2001 |
Some of the ruins which sit above the location of the station. The
platforms are just out of view on the right.
|
East Greta Junction |
2001 |
The view down the line from the station. The track on the left went to the
one-time locomotive servicing facilities.
|
East Greta Junction |
2001 |
Platforms and semaphore signals. The sign on the down platform at
the back reads "South Maitland Railways - East Greta Junction".
|
East Greta Junction |
2002 |
A view of the platform and semaphore signals and signal box looking towards
Cessnock.
|
East Greta Junction |
2001 |
The remaining trackwork at East Greta Junction. In the background, the
line curves to the right where it meets the Main North line. The
signal box is still in use.
|
East Greta Junction |
2002 |
An overall view of the unusually positioned platforms looking towards Cessnock.
Note that a new sempahore arm has been added to the down signal.
|
East Greta Junction |
2001 |
The remains of the East Greta Exchange Sidings.
|
East Greta Junction |
2002 |
A view along the down platform looking towards the junction at Maitland.
|
East Hills |
1985 |
East Hills was the terminus for many years and this shows the Signal Box diagram depicting the simple layout of the station which was single line to this point. The location became quite busy in rush hours. |
East Hills |
1985 |
East Hills Signal Box frame before the line was duplicated and extended to Glenfield and the box removed. |
East Hills |
1985 |
The bracket signal at the approach to the original East Hills terminus. The upper quadrant signal was for No.2 platform road (lever 3) and the lower quadrant (lever 4) for No.1 platform road. |
East Maitland |
2001 |
Looking along the preserved branch line platform, which is situated at
a lower level to the main line platforms. Buried under the grass
appears to be the remains of the tracks.
|
East Maitland |
1997 |
The station sign on the branch line platform. The live platforms are visible in the background. |
East Maitland |
1997 |
A closer view of the disused, but well-preserved, branch line platform. |
East Richmond |
1985 |
The view looking east towards Sydney along the platform. |
Echuca |
1997 |
V/Line loco S307 sits shut down in the yard just to the south of Echuca
station.
|
Echuca |
1997 |
It's a quiet day at Echuca in this view looking toward Melbourne.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
The platform sign at Edgeroi.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
The small platform contains a small passenger shelter and water tank.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
Edgeroi is a staff exchange station, as evidenced by the staff receptacles
for the sections to Bellata and Narrabri. Both staffs are absent.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
A track maintence worker consults a log book in the safeworking room
at the station.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
Quite unusually, the platform shelter features a Roll of Honour on
the wall.
|
Edgeroi |
2001 |
A close-up of the World War I Roll of Honour mounted on the wall of the
platform shelter.
|
Egelabra |
2002 |
A view of the siding at Egelabra.
|
Eltham |
2002 |
The bridge over Wilsons Creek just after the site of Eltham station.
|
Eltham |
2002 |
Another view of the bridge. The station site was to the left of the photo;
it is now tennis courts.
|
Emerald Hill |
1999 |
A view of the yard diagram inside the signal boz. |
Enfield Yard |
1980 |
Front view of the majestic Enfield North Box which was busy no matter what
shift the signalman had.
|
Enfield Yard |
1997 |
This photos shows 8159/8180 with an empty coal train on the running lines
next to an empty Enfield Yard. At this time the yard has not yet been
re-commissioned.
|
Enfield Yard |
1984 |
Enfield north box, with 4622 and another unidentified 46 loco.
|
Enfield Yard |
1986 |
The electric loco servicing facility at Enfield, showing an assortment of
locos.
|
Erskineville |
2002 |
The view looking north along the platforms.
|
Erskineville |
2002 |
The view looking north from the southern end of the station.
|
Erskineville |
2002 |
The view looking south from the footbridge.
|
Erskineville |
2002 |
The main entrance to the station, from the road-side.
|
Erskineville |
2002 |
Two passenger trains are passing throught the station, with an up freight
train approaching from the south in the distance.
|
Erskineville |
1985 |
The remains of the Alexandria Goods Yard, just prior to its removal. This is
the view from Garden Street looking south-west towards Henderson Rd.
|
Erskineville |
1985 |
The rear of the large goods shed at the eastern end of the large goods shed.
This area is now taken up by the Australian Technology Park.
|
Erskineville |
1985 |
A closer view of the partly-demolished goods shed.
|
Erskineville |
1981 |
The view looking along the platform in the direction of St Peters. |
Ettamogah |
1970 |
The view looking across towards the down-side station with its rudimentary shelter. |
Euabalong West |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform.
|
Euabalong West |
2001 |
The unusual placement of the station name written along the platform facing.
|
Euabalong West |
1987 |
A view of the station when it was still attended. |
Euchareena |
2002 |
The supposed location of the one-time station. The silver object mounted on
the telegraph post is a signal phone.
|
Euchareena |
2002 |
The signal telephone still shows the "bell codes" for the nearby locations
of Orange, Wellington and Stuart Town.
|
Eugowra |
2001 |
The view from the line terminus, looking back up the line in the direction
of Cowra.
|
Eugowra |
2001 |
A gangers shed is still present. The rails in the foreground was used to
move rail equipment on and off the line.
|
Eumungerie |
1986 |
The low wooden-faced platform and small shed that made up the station. |
Eumungerie |
1996 |
48117 hauls an ARHS charter over a wooden bridge near the township
of Eumungerie.
|
Excelsior |
1981 |
Excelsior had a staff & ticket location as shown in this 1981 picture. |
Exeter |
1980 |
A view of Exeter Signal Box, sitting on the up platform.
|
Farley |
1987 |
The view looking west along the down platform when the building was still present. |
Fassifern |
2001 |
The branch-line platform, with the track area now filled in.
|
Fassifern |
2001 |
The shelter along the branch-line platform, with the remains of the
line. The track on the left was a storage siding, connected to the
branch beyond the curve.
|
Fassifern |
1967 |
Steam locomotive 3034 is moving from the Toronto branch onto the Down Main, in this view looking south. |
Fellow Hills |
1980 |
The station sign now adorns the gate of a nearby property.
|
Fellow Hills |
2000 |
Horses now wander over the station at Fellow Hills. The line branches off
to the left to form the goods siding. The main platform is behind the horses.
|
Fellow Hills |
2000 |
The remains of a level-crossing sign and telegraph poles. The station lies
behind the first pole.
|
Ferndale |
1980 |
Ferndale, in this 1980 photo, sports no waiting room but just a large cement
water tank.
|
Finley |
1998 |
The station and platform buildings at Finley are still being used as a
community centre. Interestingly, the station building was not at track
level. Several track are left in the yard, as well as signal posts,
lever frame, the remains of the scales and a transfer crane.
|
Finley |
1998 |
A lever frame and the remains of the goods shed in Finley yard, so the
south of the station.
|
Finley |
1998 |
The remains of the goods scales lie in the yard.
|
Finley |
1983 |
Finley station is still in use as railset 706 606 have paused before continuing south to Tocumwal. |
Fish River |
1980 |
The view looking down the line to the location of Fish River.
Note the water tank on the left and the old water column on the right.
The signal box can be seen in the distance at the curve; this is
the only remnant of the station.
|
Fish River |
1980 |
The remains of Fish River signal box. This used to sit on the platform
which was demolished around it.
|
Flemington |
1996 |
Green-and-gold 4901 sits shut down in Flemington Goods Yard.
|
Flemington |
1982 |
Flemington Car Sidings Box was a huge installation utilising pistol grips for
the complex function of the car sidings.
|
Flemington |
1982 |
Flemington Car Sidings signal box shows the array of pistol grips to control the complex sidings and main line. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1982 |
Looking north from Flemington Goods Jct Box toward Pippita. A 48 sits on a short oil tank train waiting for the "road". |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1982 |
7321 heads toward Pippita with a local freight to do some shunting with Flemington Goods Jct. Signal Box in the background, perched on its high vantage point. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
The west end of Flemington Goods Junction diagram showing the connection leading to Lidcombe and the roads to the Goods line. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
The east end of the Flemington Goods Junction diagram showing the lines to Pippita and eventually Abattoirs and connection to the back of the Car Sidings. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
The striker bells in Flemington Car Sidings Signal Box to notify of train coming. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
Flemington Goods Junction diagram. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
The extensive Pistol Grip frame of Flemington Goods Junction in 1984. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
This is the black Indicator board of Flemington Goods Junction which shows the positions of the train. Not to many of this style existed on the NSWGR. |
Flemington Goods Junction |
1984 |
A close up view of the now gone Pippita station are of the diagram in Flemington Goods Junction, with the various industries at the time it was a hive of activity. |
Forbes |
2000 |
The non-platform side of Forbes station.
|
Forbes |
2000 |
The lever frame and track diagram are still present at the station.
|
Forbes |
1996 |
The preserved station and platform.
|
Forbes |
1996 |
8121 leads a chartered train over the Lachlan River bridge, just to the
south of Forbes.
|
Forest Hill |
2002 |
A view of the decaying timber platform remains looking towards Ladysmith.
|
Forest Hill |
2002 |
Another view of the derelict platform complete with point lever, this time
looking back to Wagga Wagga.
|
Frampton |
1980 |
The abandoned Frampton station, 5 years after it was closed. This is
the view looking towards Albury.
|
Frampton |
2002 |
Today there is little sign of the station's existence.
|
Frampton |
2002 |
The station sign, now at a roadside location approx. 1 km east of
the station site
|
Frampton |
2002 |
The lever frame controlling the emergency crossover.
|
Frampton |
1979 |
A north-bound passenger service passes through the station. |
French Park |
2001 |
The remains of the low down-side loading platform is all that remains
at this site.
|
Galong |
1980 |
A view of the station when it was still in use, and in good condition.
|
Galong |
2000 |
Sadly, trains no longer stop at Galong.
|
Galong |
2000 |
The abandoned double-platform station at Galong is still in good condition.
|
Galong |
2000 |
The gantry crane in the yard.
|
Galong |
2000 |
The goods shed in the yard is still intact.
|
Galong |
2000 |
Remains of the branch line to Boorowa.
|
Galong |
2000 |
Remains of the branch line to Boorowa.
|
Galong |
2000 |
Remains of the branch line to Boorowa.
|
Galong |
1980 |
Galong diagram. |
Galong |
1980 |
The Galong staff and ticket box for the Boorowa branch. |
Galong |
1980 |
The landmark, a triangle replacing a distant signal, was used to come from the Boorowa branch toward Galong. |
Galore |
1980 |
The station structures at Galore mirror the stations on this short branch
line.
|
Galore |
2001 |
The passenger platform still sports its nameboard.
|
Galore |
2001 |
The goods platform is still present although the associated siding
has been lifted.
|
Galore |
2001 |
The short stock loading bank is still present.
|
Ganmain |
2001 |
The view looking back towards Junee showing the loading bank on the
now-lifted goods siding. The station was on the left of the track.
|
Gap |
1996 |
8130 hauls an ARHS charter train through the junction at Gap, heading
down the cross-country line to Binnaway and Dubbo. The line on the
left heads north to Narrabri.
|
Gap |
2001 |
The safeworking instructions at the junction at Gap. |
Gap |
2001 |
The safeworking hut.
|
Gap |
2001 |
The approach to the junction, looking towards Werris Creek. The line on
the left is from Narrabri and the north-west, and the line on the right
is from Binnaway.
|
Georges Plains |
2002 |
The view of the disused station and platform.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
The late afternoon sun catches the abandoned Gerogery station, with one of
its chimneys crumbling.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
The view looking south towards Albury. The lines are the Main and Loop
Lines respectively. The area on the right once contained goods and grain
sidings.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
A closer view of the north end of the station building, showing its
rather sad state of disrepair.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
Inside the station building is the remains of a concrete pillar, purpose
unknown.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
The remains of the fireplace on the southern-most room of the station.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
The loading bank opposite the southern end of the platform.
|
Gerogery |
2002 |
The view of the station from the southern end. Note the low height of the
wooden-faced platform.
|
Gerogery |
1980 |
The track diagram inside Gerogery Signal Box showing a very simple layout. |
Gerogery |
1980 |
Bathed in the early morning light Gerogery prepares for another day of business, the Signal Box can be seen to the left of the name board and the storage shed was designed with vents at the top to help dissipate heat. |
Gerogery |
1980 |
8009 4201 in "125" colours rumbles north from Albury as it approaches Gerogery. |
Gerringong |
2002 |
The view looking north along the station.
|
Gerringong |
2002 |
The creamery building, once served by a siding.
|
Geurie |
2002 |
The station at Geurie is modern, with Countrylink signage and shelter, and
even a yellow safety line.
|
Gidley |
2002 |
The view looking down the line at remaining facilities.
|
Gilgandra |
1979 |
Gilgandra station, in its original location.
|
Gilgandra |
1986 |
The view looking across to the station. |
Gilgandra |
1986 |
The road-side approach to the station. |
Gilgandra |
1989 |
Gilgandra station 1 year before closure.
|
Gilgandra |
1989 |
The view looking northwards to the goods platform and shed.
|
Gilgandra |
1989 |
The view from the station of the silos and goods shed.
|
Gilgandra |
1989 |
Locomotive 4839 about to pass south through the station.
|
Gilgandra |
1989 |
The lever frame with signal diagram behind.
|
Gilmore |
1976 |
CPH 11 and 1 stand at Gilmore station.
|
Gilmore |
1984 |
A view of the damaged bridge near Gilmore that caused the closure of the line.
Taken shortly after the closure in 1984.
|
Gilmore |
1984 |
Another view looking along the top of the damaged bridge in the up direction.
|
Gilmore |
1999 |
The island platform and signal box at Gilmore.
|
Gilmore |
1999 |
One of 2 sets of lever frames at Gilmore (the other is in the signal box).
|
Gilmore |
2002 |
Another view of the station building. Supports for the platform can also be
just made out in the overgrown grass.
|
Gilmore |
2002 |
A closer look of the remaining building on the one time platform looking
towards Tumut.
|
Gilmore |
2002 |
An view of the overgrown platform looking towards Tumut. The mens toilets
are in the foreground and the loading bank is on the right of frame.
|
Girilambone |
1996 |
A points lever lurking among unusual vegetation indicative of the fact
that this location is a long way out west.
|
Girilambone |
1996 |
The station building with brick faced platform. The structure in the foreground
appears to be a device for checking the loading gauge of trains.
|
Girilambone |
1996 |
The view along the platform looking in the direction of Sydney, over 600km
away. The loading bank is still present.
|
Girilambone |
1996 |
The view along the platform road looking in the direction of Bourke,
showing more of the unusual vegetation.
|
Girilambone |
1996 |
Another view of the station, looking from the top of the loading bank. The
roof appears in danger of collapse.
|
Girragulang |
2002 |
This rotting timber platform is still present, although the track
which served it has been lifted. The post in the left foreground is
a half-kilometre marker.
|
Girragulang |
2002 |
Opposite the goods bank is the passenger platform, which has fared
somewhat better.
|
Girragulang |
2002 |
Nestled in the trees are the remains of a cattle loading ramp.
|
Glebe Road Tunnel |
1991 |
A tour train hauled by 3642 approached the eastern portal of the tunnel.
|
Glebe Road Tunnel |
1991 |
A steam tour train is about to cross Johnston Street to the west of the
tunnel, heading towards Rozelle Yard.
|
Glebe Road Tunnel |
1991 |
The view looking back towards the city from a tour train passing along the
viaduct above Wentworth Park.
|
Glen Innes |
1977 |
Back when the line still saw traffic, the North Mail has stopped at Glen Innes
to pick up and drop off passengers.
|
Glen Innes |
1982 |
The road-side approach to the station building. This photo was taken
7 years before the line closed.
|
Glen Innes |
1982 |
A line of wagons sit in the siding opposite the station. This siding
has since been removed.
|
Glen Innes |
1982 |
The water tank and column at the southern end of the station.
|
Glen Innes |
1997 |
Eight years after closure, the yard at Glen Innes is starting to look
overgrown.
|
Glen Innes |
1997 |
The station building at Glen Innes has been re-used at a refreshment
centre and club room.
|
Glen Innes |
1999 |
The view looking north from the yard at Glen Innes.
|
Glen Innes |
1999 |
The southern end of the platform, with the nameboard and water tank.
|
Glen Innes |
1999 |
Look along the platform on a rather wet day.
|
Glen Innes |
1999 |
The return of a rail trike at Glen Innes after the first official trike run in September 1999 upon the granting of a Rail Access Agreement between RAC and New England Railway (NER) for the Glen Innes-Stonehenge Section. |
Glen Innes |
1950 |
The view looking down the line towards the station. A set of stock wagons are visible in the sidingon the left. On the right of the line can be seen the elevated water tank and the station building beyond. |
Glen Innes |
1987 |
Glen Innes station before the renovations. |
Glenbrook |
2000 |
A close-up view of the track indicator panel at Glenbrook. |
Glenreagh |
2001 |
The view looking south along the branch line side of the station.
|
Glenreagh |
2001 |
The view looking north along the branch line side of the overgrown station.
|
Glenreagh |
2002 |
Glenreagh station, with the platform face removed.
|
Glenreagh |
2002 |
A former Sydney single-deck ("red rattler") carriage sits rusting in
the yard.
|
Glenreagh |
2001 |
The first bridge on the Dorrigo branch, not far from Glenreagh.
|
Gloucester |
1992 |
The station building at Gloucester. |
Gloucester |
1992 |
The view looking south along the station. |
Gloucester |
1992 |
The view looking north along the station. |
Gloucester |
1982 |
44220 leading a 44 class goes through the routine staff exchange. |
Gloucester |
1982 |
Gloucester diagram showing a number of lines taken out in this 1982 picture. |
Gobondery |
1986 |
The signpost marks the location of the station. |
Gogeldrie |
2000 |
Only a platform (no track) marks the location of Gogeldrie.
|
Goobang Junction |
1990 |
The former Goobang Junction West signal box. |
Goolgowi |
2002 |
The view looking down the line. The station was located where the white
safeworking hut now stands.
|
Goolma |
2002 |
The remains of a wooden bridge in the vicinity of Goolma. |
Gooloogong |
1987 |
A preserved steam locomotive heads a train through the station on its way back to Cowra. |
Gooloogong |
2001 |
Only the station nameboard (now moved to a local park) serves to
remind that there was once a station here.
|
Goondah |
1980 |
A photo of the abandoned platform and station 5 years after closure.
|
Gooramma |
1980 |
The station nameboard hangs on a fence near the original station site.
|
Gooramma |
1980 |
All that remained in this shot was the disconnected lever frame sitting next
to the Gangers trike.
|
Gordon |
2002 |
City-bound Tangara set T67 is stopped at platform 2, usually used for
terminating services.
|
Gosford |
1987 |
The view looking south from the Gosford rail yards towards the railway station.
An XPT is waiting on platform 2 for departure. This station was rebuilt
completely in 1992.
|
Gosford |
1995 |
The view looking north from Gosford Railway Station towards Etna Street roadbridge. Photograph taken from the drivers' cabin of locomotive 8239, which was on display at Platform One at Gosford Railway Station. |
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn North Signal Box was located adjacent to the Goldsmith Street
level crossing. It was decommissioned in 1979, about a week after
this photo was taken.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
The staff and ticket box for the branch line to Crookwell, in the
Goulburn North signal box.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn North signal box diagram in 1979 showing the junction to the
Crookwell line.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn North frame in 1979
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn Station Signal Box was located not far to the north of the station,
on the up side of the line. It was decommissioned in 1979, about a week after
this photo was taken. Behind the box is the large goods shed
and platform.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Interior of Goulburn Station box showing the lever frame. What was slightly
unusual was the levers in the standard position stood straight up rather
than the usual "lean".
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn Station Box diagram as it appeared 1 week before closing and
decommissioning in 1979.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn South Signal Box was decommissioned a week after this photo was
taken.
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn South signal box diagram in 1979
|
Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn Loco Yard Box, which contained 20 levers and was able
to be closed out when not required.
|
Goulburn |
1990 |
Goulburn yard, with 81 and 48 class locomotives sporting the now-defunct
"Candy" colour scheme.
|
Goulburn |
1990 |
Another view of Goulburn yard, with a 422 and 48 class locomotives.
|
Goulburn |
1990 |
Looking over the station roofs towards the north.
|
Goulburn |
1990 |
4471 in "red terror" livery, followed by a "candy" 81 class about to
continue their journey south.
|
Goulburn |
1990 |
The view from the station footbridge, looking south.
|
Goulburn |
2002 |
The view looking north along the main platform.
|
Goulburn |
2002 |
8146 heads a train heading south through the station.
|
Goulburn |
1996 |
Heritage locos 4520 and 4490 lead a charter train south up the hill from
Goulburn station.
|
Goulburn North Junction |
2001 |
Looking south towards Goulburn, the overgrown Crookwell line sits
on the right hand side. The junction was just before the curve in the
distance.
|
Goulburn North Junction |
2001 |
The Crookwell line begins to curve away from the Main South line,
just to the south of the Mulwaree Viaduct.
|
Goulburn North Junction |
2001 |
Having crossed Fitzroy Flats, the line heads under the Old Hume Highway.
|
Grafton City |
1995 |
A view of the Grafton road/rail bridge. This is the view looking north.
|
Granville |
1970 |
GM3 and another GM unit sit on a siding at the Clyde Engineering Works at Granville. |
Gravesend |
1999 |
The sign board is still present, in the long grass.
|
Green Swamp Road |
1998 |
The platform at Green Swamp Road is still present, although the track
which serviced it has been lifted. This view is looking south.
|
Greenethorpe |
2001 |
A view of the silos from the approach road.
|
Greenethorpe |
2001 |
Storm clouds loom over the railway crossing in the centre of Greenethorpe.
|
Greenethorpe |
2001 |
Quad 48s sit at the head of a wheat train during loading operations.
|
Greenethorpe |
2001 |
A close-up of 48164 during shunting operations as the silo.
|
Grenfell |
1996 |
Trains no longer visit Grenfell, but the station building has been preserved
by local residents.
|
Grenfell |
2000 |
The entrance side of the preserved station building.
|
Grenfell |
2000 |
A view of the overgrown yard at Grenfell.
|
Griffith |
2000 |
An Xplorer set sits in the platform. The number of people on the platform
is explained by the fact that Countrylink was having a sausage sizzle
to announce the commencement of the new Xplorer weekly service commencing
the following day.
|
Griffith |
2002 |
The view along the platform looking back in the direction of Temora. The
signal box is at the end of the platform. The line behind the platform is
the Back Platform Road, which becomes the branch line to Yanco in the
distance.
|
Griffith |
2002 |
The view looking towards the station building. |
Griffith |
2002 |
The view looking back up the line towards Temora, with the goods shed on the
left and the main platform on the right.
|
Griffith |
2002 |
The view from the station looking west. The siding to the left with the
block across it leads to the turntable.
|
Griffith |
2001 |
The view looking west along the fruit siding. |
Griffith |
2001 |
The view from the fruit siding looking towards the station and signal box. |
Griffith |
2001 |
The view looking down the line. The signal box can be seen under the signal gantry in the middle distance. |
Griffith |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform in an up direction. The sidings on the left are the No 1 goods siding and loop line. On the right of the platform is the obscured back platform road. The signal box is visible at the end of the station. |
Griffith |
2001 |
The view looking east towards the location of various industrial sidings. |
Grong Grong |
2000 |
The platform at Grong Grong still sports its station name board.
|
Grong Grong |
2000 |
The view up the line showing the silos which dominate the location.
|
Groongal |
1920 |
A shot of the rudimentary platform taken by Oliver Dickson Hill, a travelling sheep station expert around 1920. The men on the platform are likely to be shearers. |
Gulgong |
1979 |
The view looking along the platform and station, which are very typical of
the area.
|
Gulgong |
1987 |
A shot of Gulgong station on an overcast day, when it looked more pristine
with a platform and buildings that were tended to.
|
Gulgong |
1999 |
The dilapidated station building in 1999, when the line was still closed to
traffic.
|
Gulgong |
2001 |
By 2001, the station has been repaired, a water tank added, and the
building repainted.
|
Gulgong |
2001 |
A roadside view of the recently restored station building.
|
Gulgong |
2001 |
The view from the yard, looking up the line towards Dunedoo.
|
Gulgong |
2001 |
A view from the yard, looking up the line towards Mudgee.
|
Gulgong |
1995 |
Another view of the station and yard remains, looking in the direction of
Mudgee.
|
Gulgong |
1967 |
Girders for bridge construction on the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow line. |
Gum Lake |
1982 |
A view showing the isolated platform, station building and name-board are all
in good condition.
|
Gum Lake |
1982 |
A close-up of the name-board.
|
Gundagai |
1987 |
Heavy clouds loom over Gundagai station 3 years after the last train ran.
|
Gundagai |
1987 |
The view of the collapsing platform and the track extending towards
the bridge over the Murrumbidgee River.
|
Gundagai |
2001 |
The station and yard, now 17 years after closure. The platform has
been rebuilt as part of local preservation efforts.
|
Gundagai |
2001 |
Looking back to the Tumut end of the yard, still with the old water tank.
On the other side of the cutting is the big timber trestle
bridge.
|
Gundagai |
2001 |
A closer view of the cutting in the above pic. The Home signal can just be
made out in the cutting.
|
Gundagai |
1997 |
Part of the magnificent railway bridge over the Murrumbidgee River at
Gundagai. This is the view from the down end of the bridge.
|
Gundagai |
2001 |
The goods shed, showing some of the knocks it received during its working
life.
|
Gundagai |
2001 |
The weighbridge located just behind the station. Even this small
facility has been beautifully restored to complement the rest of
the station precinct.
|
Gundagai |
1950 |
The view looking south along the viaduct. Note the regularly-spaced refuges for track workers. |
Gundagai |
1960 |
The view looking south over the viaduct over the Murrumbidgee flood plain. The road in the distance is the former Hume Highway. |
Gundagai |
2000 |
Part of the viaduct and bridge, where it crosses the main channel of the river. |
Gundagai |
2000 |
A view looking towards the station, and unrestored platform. |
Gundagai |
2000 |
The road-side view of the restored station building. |
Gungal |
1986 |
Repair work being performed on a culvert adjacent to the level crossing. This is the view looking towards Sandy Hollow. |
Gunnedah |
2001 |
The 6-lever frame and yard diagram on the platform at Gunnedah.
|
Gunnedah |
2001 |
A close-up of the yard diagram.
|
Gunnedah |
1999 |
The road-side view of the silos at Gunnedah.
|
Gunnedah |
1999 |
The view of the station building from the approach on the road side.
|
Gunning |
2001 |
The up platform, looking in the direction of Sydney.
|
Gunning |
2001 |
The gantry crane at the down end of the station is still present, although
obviously no long in use.
|
Gunning |
1980 |
Gunning station has changed a lot since this photo was taken. |
Gunning |
1980 |
The Gunning signal diagram. |
Gunning |
1980 |
Gunning Signal Box. |
Gunning |
1980 |
An independent disc signal in the sidings at Gunning. |
Gunning |
1980 |
An unusual signal arrangement of a lower quadrant on an upper quadrant post. The home signal for the main and the lower quadrant for the sidings. |
Gunning |
1980 |
42102 sits in the cattle dock siding at Gunning on a Sunday in 1980. |
Gunningbland |
1986 |
Only the station sign remains of the one-time station. |
Guyra |
1999 |
The yard at Guyra, with goods platform, crane and shed.
|
Guyra |
1999 |
The station nameboard is slightly unusual in that it includes the altitude.
|
Guyra |
1999 |
The view along the platform showing the well-preserved station building.
|
Guyra |
2002 |
Guyra station has had a repaint in the last couple of years.
|
Guyra |
2002 |
A closer view of the station building.
|
Guyra |
2002 |
The boarded up windows on the road side of the station building.
|
Gwabegar |
1997 |
The stop at the end of the line at Gwabegar.
|
Hamilton |
1987 |
Majestic Hamilton Junction Box was situated just to the east of the fork
on the Newcastle Branch, at the Beaumont Street crossing. This box controlled
a number of industrial sidings in the area such as the McIntyre Mill.
|
Hannahs Bridge |
2002 |
Across the field can be seen the remains of the platform at Hannahs Bridge.
|
Harden |
2001 |
The fairly low-key signage which welcomes passengers to Harden.
|
Harden |
2001 |
A 48 class loco sits in the yard on a wet and overcast day. In the background
is Harden South signal box.
|
Harden |
2001 |
A view along the damp platform, looking in the direction of Sydney. The
platform on the right served the one-time South Dock siding.
|
Harden |
2001 |
The underpass which provides passenger access to the island platform.
|
Harden |
2001 |
Old and new signage adorning the platform. Some wheat hoppers site in
the yard in the background.
|
Harden |
2001 |
The view from the north end of the station, showing the semaphore signals
and Harden North signal box in the background.
|
Harden |
2001 |
The overcast sky does the station no favours in this view looking generally
in the Albury direction.
|
Harden |
2001 |
An XPT has stopped briefly under dark skies, before continuing its
journey to Sydney.
|
Harden |
2002 |
The job crane still remains, although the one-time yard is gone. The
station is visible in the background.
|
Harden |
1980 |
Harden North Signal Box as its southern sister stands majestically as a fine example of NSWGR architecture for the structures of safety. |
Harden |
1980 |
This is the diagram of Harden North Signal Box drawn in 1943. |
Harden |
1980 |
Harden North and South had Tyers Block instruments to the last. These old but true tested instruments chimed their message of safe travel for many decades. This is the one in Harden North Box and shows the "Train on line" position. |
Harden |
1980 |
Sister to the North Box this impressive structure of Harden South Box needed some TLC in this 1980 shot. |
Harden |
1980 |
The diagram of Harden South Box shows the sidings. |
Harden |
1980 |
The South Box at Harden's Tyers two wire block instrument set at "line blocked". |
Harden |
1980 |
The old sign shows the importance of Harden as the junction for Cowra. |
Harden |
1980 |
This is the array of of instruments on the shelf at Harden South Signal Box. There is the Tyers two wire block and also the standard NSWGR block instruments which never really did oust the ancient Tyers. Also the stiker bell and repeater can be seen. |
Harden |
1980 |
The view from Harden South Box of the yard. 44222 heads south. |
Harefield |
1980 |
While still on the timetable in 1980, Harefield had just had its new control
panel put in and the station was being looked after.
|
Harefield |
2002 |
The platform viewed from the western side of the line.
|
Harefield |
2002 |
A modern signalling hut with some unidentified foundations in front
of it.
|
Harefield |
1980 |
Harefield boasted a Kellogg key panel in 1980. Most of the time it was "switched out" so the signals were on automatic. |
Hay |
2000 |
The old water tank and goods shed in the remains of Hay yard.
|
Hay |
2000 |
The station building at Hay has been preserved, and is in excellent
condition.
|
Hay |
2000 |
The view along the platform at Hay, showing one of the captive carriages.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
The view from the up end, looking back towards Tarana.
|
Hazelgrove |
2001 |
The sign which stands at the location of Hazelgrove is not the original one.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
The view looking down the line towards Oberon. The loop line is
visible on the left among the bee boxes.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
The approach to Hazelgrove from the north. Note that the large pine
tree in the foreground is growing through the loop line, and therefore
grew after the line closed in 1979.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
A closer view of the replacement station sign.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
The view from the north looking towards Hazelgrove. Note the station
sign in the middle distance.
|
Hazelgrove |
2002 |
The 135 mile post at the south end of the one-time yard at Hazelgrove. |
Hebburn No 2 Colliery |
2001 |
The formation of the line approaching the colliery is still easily discerned.
|
Helensburgh (1st) |
2001 |
The remains of the old platform looking towards the South Coast. The tunnel
can just be made out towards the left of picture.
|
Henty |
2000 |
The goods shed, with it unusual curved roof, and goods platform are still
present and in good condition.
|
Henty |
2001 |
The view of the station from the rail side.
|
Henty |
2001 |
The overgrown remains of the loading bank.
|
Henty |
2001 |
The grain silos, still operated by Graincorp.
|
Henty |
1980 |
Henty Signal Box in need of repair and a paint job sits near the station sign which says "Change here for the Rand line". |
Henty |
1980 |
Henty Diagram showing the various frames through the yard and to the left is Frame D which controlled the branch to and from Rand to the mainline. |
Henty |
1980 |
Henty Frame D sat on the up side of the line with its own small box. The lower quadrant signal on the very short pole to the left was for the branch and controlled from frame D. 42220, freshly painted, arrives from Sydney with a freight. |
Henty |
1980 |
Henty Frame D diagram showing the layout of the branch to and from the main line. |
Henty |
1980 |
A close up of all the levers in Henty Signal Box, showing the release levers for the ground frames. |
Henty |
1980 |
The Henty - Rand staff and ticket box. |
Henty |
1980 |
A scene long gone, the staffs are in motion as 8017 rumbles through Henty on a north bound freight and using the automatic staff exchanger. 8017 has just collected the staff for Yerong Creek as the one from Culcairn is still swinging on the rams horn collector. |
Hermidale |
2002 |
The goods loading ramp is still present.
|
Hexham |
1996 |
The gauntlet track near Hexham station leading to the weighbridge.
This has now been removed.
|
Hexham |
1986 |
Hexham Box controlled the junction to the Richmond Vale railway.
|
Hill Top |
2001 |
The famous Big Hill Cutting, at one time the deepest railway cutting in NSW.
|
Hill Top |
2001 |
The short platform is all that remains of the station.
|
Holbrook |
1980 |
In 1980, all that remained of the station was the platform and name board.
|
Holbrook |
1997 |
The overgrown remains of the platform at Holbrook.
|
Holbrook |
1997 |
Lurking under the weeds on the platform are a pair of signal levers!
|
Holbrook |
2000 |
The crane and goods shed which lie in the yard beyond the silo. The
white post is a "half-mile" post.
|
Holbrook |
2001 |
A close-up view of the jib crane, with the goods shed in the background.
|
Holbrook |
2001 |
The rear of the goods shed, looking in the direction of the station.
|
Holbrook |
2001 |
The inside of the goods shed. The post on the right is part of a set
of scales.
|
Holbrook |
2001 |
Inside the goods shed is part of a set of scales!
|
Holbrook |
2001 |
One of the two goods loading banks. The station is behind us, with the main
township beyond the trees in the distance.
|
Holmwood |
2000 |
The view looking south towards the silos, and Cowra. |
Holts Flat |
2000 |
The points and station remains at Holts Flat.
|
Holts Flat |
2000 |
The platform and station building.
|
Hopefield |
1980 |
There doesn't seem to be too much hope for the station at Hopefield in this
1980 portrayal of a dying station.
|
Hornsby |
2002 |
The afternoon sun catches the platforms for the Main North line, in this
view looking south. Behind platform 3 are those serving the North Shore
line.
|
Hornsby |
2002 |
Tangara urban set T3 has just departed and is making its way through the yard.
Meanwhile a pair of workers are checking the track.
|
Hornsby |
1970 |
The turntable was located behind Platform No.1 (the Up Shore Platform). The occasion was the day of official photographs of the Vintage Train at Homebush Abattoirs. Locos 1243 and 1709 had run light engine to Hornsby to pick up the Vintage Cars that were stored in Hornsby Car Sheds. Loco 1243 (re-numbered 176) had just been turned on the turntable.
This location is now the eastern side commuter car park. |
Hoskinstown |
2000 |
The line heads north from Hoskinstown across to the junction at
Bungendore.
|
Hoskinstown |
2000 |
The impressive bridge over the Molonglo River, between Hoskinstown
and Captains Flat.
|
Hoskinstown |
2001 |
Another view of the Molonglo River bridge.
|
Hoskinstown |
1986 |
Hoskinstown platform still with railings but lacking sign in 1986. |
Hume |
2000 |
The former log loading area at Hume. |
Hume |
2000 |
The open area where logs were loaded onto wagons. |
Hurricane Hill |
1980 |
Nothing remains of the one-time station, but the siding and gravel
loading facilities are still present.
|
Illabo |
1980 |
The early morning sun greets Illabo station in 1980 in this view looking in the
down direction.
|
Illabo |
1980 |
Illabo track diagram in 1980. |
Illawarra Junction |
1960 |
A view of the former elevated Illawarra Junction signal box. |
Illawarra No 2 Tunnel |
1993 |
The Down (Moss Vale) portal area. The hi-rail has just left the tunnel. |
Illawarra No 2 Tunnel |
1993 |
The Down (Moss Vale) portal. |
Illawarra No 2 Tunnel |
1993 |
The area around the Up (Unanderra) end. |
Illawarra No 2 Tunnel |
1993 |
The Up (Unanderra) portal. |
Illilliwa |
2000 |
Not much is left at the one-time location of Illiliwa Siding.
|
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The shortened remains of the Franklins siding. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The view from the fence on the Franklins siding, looking to the connection on to the master siding. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The APM siding view from within the corridor. One siding goes into the shed the other around across the concrete pad. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The double slip leading to APM and the dead end of the Industrial branch. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The view looking towards Anzac St, with McWilliams at right, APM at left. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The Master siding run-around, with the McWilliams siding on the other side of the fence. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The view looking towards the dead end from the McWilliams siding side. |
Industrial Sidings |
1999 |
The view from the dead end looking towards Anzac St. |
Inverell |
1980 |
Inverell station looking towards the terminus.
|
Inverell |
1987 |
The station building a few weeks after the last train ran, in 1987.
|
Inverell |
1996 |
Very little remains of the platform at Inverell.
|
Inverell |
2002 |
Grazing cattle have exposed more of what little remains of the platform.
|
Jct (Camellia) |
1992 |
The view looking along the Sandown line towards the junction.
The overhead bridge is that of Grand Avenue which parallels the Sandown line.
|
Jct (Cooks River) |
1992 |
A photo of the Cooks River Yard master office with Frame 'A'. It was meant to be temporary But is still in used today (2007) as the yard master's office (Cooks River). Frame 'A' has been removed with all points and signal now controlled from Sydenham signal complex. |
Jct (Cooks River) |
1992 |
Cooks River Yard master office with Frame 'A'. The driver of the 80 class loco is exchanging the staff before proceeding. |
Jct (Henty) |
2002 |
Although the branch line to Rand is no longer used, the first section
still sees occasional traffic. This is the view of the junction looking
north along the Main South.
|
Jct (Henty) |
2002 |
The view looking down the truncated branch line to Rand.
|
Jct (Henty) |
2002 |
The view of the branch line looking towards the junction with the Main South.
The coloured light signals still operate.
|
Jct (Liverpool) |
2001 |
The piers where the branch line crossed the Georges River still remain,
although they are now used for a footbridge.
|
Jct (Liverpool) |
2001 |
The view of the Georges River bridge piers, looking back in the direction of
the one-time junction. The structure behind the trees is Liverpool
station.
|
Jct (Maldon) |
2001 |
The underside of the north-eastern half of the incomplete bridge over the Nepean River. |
Jct (Maldon) |
2001 |
The view looking across the Nepean River to the partially-complete abutment at the far side. |
Jct (Maldon) |
2001 |
The first span of the bridge ends rather precariously.
|
Jct (Mount Thorley) |
1993 |
A loaded coal train headed by 4 48-class locos is climbing up to the junction. |
Jct (Regents Park) |
1979 |
The single track railway bridge where the branch crossed the Chullora Goods line. The bridge was removed during track work sometime in the late 1980's. |
Jct (Regents Park) |
1979 |
The view looking down the branch along the bridge over the Chullora Goods line. |
Jct (Sandgate) |
2000 |
Adjacent to Sandgate station are the line to Toll's Sidings (centre), nand the old branch to Sandgate Cemetery (just out of picture). Behind
the station are the 2 Coal Roads.
|
Jct (Sandgate) |
2000 |
The lever frame controls the junction at the back, which leads to Toll's
Sidings and the old Sandgate Cemetery branch.
|
Jct (Sandgate) |
1982 |
Sandgate Cemetery Junction frame and diagram on the main line. |
Jerilderie |
1998 |
Jerilderie station on a rather overcast day. The station building is
apparently being used as a private residence. Behind the building lies the
abandoned yard.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
The view looking along the platform towards Tocumwal.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
The view looking along the platform.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
The remains of the A Lever Frame.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
The roadside view of the station.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
Another roadside view of the station.
|
Jerilderie |
2002 |
The platform sign board.
|
Jerrawa |
1980 |
The disused up home signal marks the approach to Jerrawa, which is visible
in the middle distance. In this view looking towards Sydney, the points
on each side are for the Up and Down Refuge Sidings.
|
Jerrawa |
2001 |
The name board at Jerrawa no longer stands on a platform.
|
Jerrawa |
1980 |
Jerrawa signal diagram. |
Jewells |
2002 |
The concrete platform face is all that remains at station.
|
Jewells |
2002 |
The view in the down direction looking along the crumbling concrete platform.
|
Jewells |
2002 |
Several hundred metres to the north of the station, a pair of concrete
pylons show where the line crossed one of the creeks leading onto Jewells
Swamp.
|
Jincumbilly |
2000 |
Jincumbilly station and the remains of 2 louvred wagons.
|
Jindalee |
1980 |
The location of the one-time station at Jindalee. The platform is
in the distance to the right of the curve.
|
John Street Tunnel |
1991 |
A tour train is in the deep cutting at the eastern end of the John
Street Tunnel.
|
John Street Tunnel |
1991 |
The eastern portal of the tunnel.
|
Johns River |
1981 |
The staff instrument at Johns River. |
Johns River |
1981 |
The signal box on the platform. |
Johns River |
1981 |
The station diagram in the signal box. |
Johns River |
1981 |
The lever frame inside the signal box. |
Johns River |
1981 |
The view looking north beyond the station. |
Joppa Junction |
1979 |
The Joppa Junction Signal Box, taken a week before its closure. The
line to Bombala curves away behind the box.
|
Junee |
1997 |
The station and semaphore gantry at the rail centre of Junee. The gantry
was destroyed on 23/12/1999 when it was struck by a container which had been
dislodged on a passing freight train.
|
Junee |
2001 |
The busy yard is host to CFCLA (former Australian National unit) EL54, as
well as FreightCorp unit 8005 and an unidentified 81 class loco.
|
Junee |
2001 |
Looking south showing the platform and yard, during a sunny break.
|
Junee |
2001 |
The view from the footbridge looking north along the station.
|
Junee |
2001 |
The view along the main platform looking down the line.
|
Junee |
2001 |
A southbound XPT has stopped briefly before heading on to Melbourne.
|
Junee |
1971 |
An unidentified 44 class loco is sitting on the turnatable witin the roundhouse. |
Junee |
1971 |
An unidentifed steam loco taking on water. |
Junee |
1971 |
A row of 4-wheel wagons sits outside the roundhouse building. |
Kadungle |
1986 |
The shortened platform and sign that makes up the station. |
Kahibah |
2002 |
The station name board is still present.
|
Kahibah |
2002 |
There is no infrastructure left to denote the location of Kahibah Station,
in this view looking in the direction of Adamstown.
|
Kahibah |
2002 |
About 100m to the south of Kahibah, the line crossed over a creek using
this concrete bridge.
|
Kandos |
2001 |
The view along the well-maintained curved platform with intact station
building.
|
Kapooka |
1980 |
The austere design of Kapooka Signal Box was compensated by it's pleasant
surroundings. Kapooka box was in the country and was a well used crossing
loop.
|
Kapooka |
1980 |
This shot taken in 1980 at Kapooka shows a working of bygone days on the south
with 42203 which has just changed staffs on the Automatic Staff
Exchanger.
|
Kapooka |
2001 |
Nothing remains at the site, in this view looking north. The station
was on the left hand side of the line, with a loop siding opposite.
|
Kapooka |
2001 |
The location of the one-time Ampol siding.
|
Kapooka |
2001 |
The remains of the Ampol depot once served by a siding at this location.
|
Kapooka |
1980 |
Kapooka Signal Box sat off the main road and was rather an isolated box but was an important crossing point. This 1980 photo shows an automatic staff exchanger ready for an up train to Wagga. The staff was placed in the top ring for collection by the locomotive while the bottom "rams horn" took the staff from the Uranquinty section, all at speed. |
Kapooka |
1980 |
Kapooka Signal Box diagram could not show anything simpler as a passing loop. 1980. |
Kelso |
2001 |
The view looking west of the site of the one-time station of Kelso.
Only the grain siding remains to indicate its presence.
|
Kelso |
2001 |
A close-up of the derailer at the Sydney end of the grain siding.
|
Kendall |
1981 |
44212+44?? are heading south hauling a goods train though Kendall station.
The goods shed is just visible at the far left.
|
Kenmore |
2001 |
The A lever frame and lock at the up end of the siding. The tall white
post in the middle right marks the one-time location the platform.
|
Kenmore |
2001 |
The stub derail at the up end of the loop siding.
|
Kenmore |
2001 |
The down end of the loop. The B lever frame has been removed.
|
Kerewong |
1982 |
The signal box at Kerewong. |
Kerewong |
1982 |
The lever frame inside the signal box. |
Kerewong |
1982 |
A close up of the not-so-usual Guards Lever which locked a group of levers. |
Kerewong |
1982 |
A view showing the north end of the loop and the main north coast line disappearing into the trees. |
Kerrs Creek |
1924 |
A copy of a photograph of Kerrs Creek Station. |
Kerrs Creek |
1924 |
Copies of photographs of Kerrs Creek. |
Kiama |
2001 |
Trackwork has closed one track at the well-presented station, on a rather
overcast day.
|
Kings Cross |
1992 |
A photo of the Woolloomooloo Viaduct taken from the Domain looking towards Kings Cross. |
Koloona |
1988 |
The relocated station sign for Koloona at the Inverell Pioneer Museum. |
Koorawatha |
1991 |
Koorawatha station is still being tended in this 1991 shot. This is the
view from the northern end. The branch line to Grenfell runs behind
the station before turning off to the west.
|
Koorawatha |
1991 |
The letters are missing, but the text on the station name board is
still clear.
|
Koorawatha |
1992 |
The view of the station from the Young-Cowra road looking towards Cowra.
|
Koorawatha |
1992 |
A view to the south towards Young from the rear of the former island platform.
|
Koorawatha Junction |
1997 |
Looking south from Koorawatha at the junction of the line to Grenfell.
A mixture of technologies, with the steam era water tank, semaphore
and train order signals. By this time, the station has been removed.
|
Kootingal |
1999 |
The yard diagram at lever frame on the platform. |
Kunama |
1941 |
A photo of Kunama station in 1941, from the book "Batlow in Pictures" by
Peter and Jenny Cash.
Simpson).
|
Kywong |
1980 |
The terminus of the branch shows the extended waiting room for no more
passengers, and an unused frame A. The building behind is presumably the
station master's residence.
|
Kywong |
1980 |
The staff and ticket box at the station. One staff covered the whole branch.
|
Kywong |
1996 |
The abandoned platform at Kywong still has its sign present. Weeds have
taken over the yard.
|
Ladysmith |
1999 |
The goods platform (left) and preserved station building, with the silo
in the distance.
|
Ladysmith |
1999 |
The preserved station building.
|
Ladysmith |
1999 |
The goods shed in the yard.
|
Ladysmith |
2002 |
The current station of the station. The modern building at the far left
is the new toilet block.
|
Ladysmith |
2002 |
The rear view of the superphosphate shed, still featuring some of its
signage.
|
Ladysmith |
2002 |
The A Frame adjacent to the station building, south side. Only one of the
levers still work, it's visible with the chain attached. It operates the
signal on the north end of the yard.
|
Ladysmith |
2002 |
The view looking down the line towards Wagga Wagga.
The view from the pedestrian crossing near the A Frame, facing north. The
Home Signal is just visible in the distance, past the poplar.
|
Ladysmith |
2002 |
The Tumba Rail group are maintaining this site, as evidenced by this
sign.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
1976 |
The flaking wooden nameboard sits on the platform.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
The Lake Cargelligo home signal. The post is made of two welded rails.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
The view looking back from the end of the line, showing the unusual
foundations for the water tank.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
The water tank and turntable.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
A close up of the water tank, showing the concrete and steel supports.
|
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
The view looking towards the terminus, showing the water tank, gantry crane and overgrown yard. The station was located directly on the left. The siding next to the crane leads to the turntable and former loco servicing facilities. |
Lake Cargelligo |
2001 |
The view looking past the silos towards the end of the line. |
Lambton Colliery |
2002 |
The Upcast Shaft Headframe and the Winding Hall (behind) are preserved at
the one-time location of Lambton Colliery.
|
Leadville |
2002 |
Almost engulfed by grass is the concrete-faced passenger platform.
|
Leadville |
1980 |
The view looking towards Coolah from the platform. |
Leeton |
1999 |
The road-side view of the station building.
|
Leeton |
1999 |
The goods shed with a few container wagons in the siding.
|
Leeton |
1999 |
The view looking along the platform on a fairly grey day.
|
Leeton |
1999 |
The view looking down the platform towards Yanco.
|
Leeton |
2001 |
All appears locked up in this shot of Leeton station.
|
Leeton |
2001 |
A view of the drop-down loading platform that was used to load the containers (2 containers on a 3 well wagon). |
Leightonfield |
1997 |
NR5 leads a pair of Victoria G-class locos into National Rail's
Leightonfield yard.
|
Lidcombe |
2000 |
A view of the interior of the old Lidcombe signal box, including the train indicator diagram. |
Lidcombe Goods Junction |
1997 |
A view showing Lidcombe Goods Junction. Rookwood Cemetery is behind the
trees in the background, and Lidcombe station is in the right distance.
On the main suburban lines is a ballast train worked by a pair of 48s
|
Limbri Tunnel |
1994 |
The Up end of the tunnel at Limbri. |
Lithgow |
1977 |
DMU 634/734 forming the train the Mudgee.
|
Lithgow |
1981 |
The view looking down over Lithgow Yard.
|
Lithgow |
1966 |
Lithgow loco and the eastern end of the yard in 1966. |
Lithgow Goods Station |
2002 |
The view looking towards Sydney of the station.
|
Lithgow Goods Station |
2002 |
The very short down platform.
|
Liverpool |
2001 |
The diagram inside the signal box at Liverpool. |
Llangothlin |
2001 |
The view looking towards Glen Innes.
|
Llangothlin |
2001 |
The view looking towards Guyra.
|
Lochinvar |
1987 |
The station bulding on the up platform, looking in the direction of Singleton. |
Lockhart |
1980 |
The A Frame with diagram at Lockhart, with the lever H just in front of
it.
|
Lockhart |
1996 |
48s 162-110-154-54 loading wheat at the silos.
|
Loftus |
1940 |
The view looking south towards the station. |
Loftus Junction |
1985 |
The little-used Loftus Junction box served the junction with the The Royal National Park line. |
Long Island Tunnel |
1968 |
The view looking north from the front of a down train as it approaches the Hawkesbury River Bridge having just exited the Long Island tunnel. |
Lowanna |
2002 |
The remains of Lowanna Station, with the building still standing.
|
Lowanna |
2002 |
The view along Lowanna platform, looking toward Dorrigo. A set of
carriages is rusting on a siding.
|
Lowanna |
2002 |
A closer view of the derelict carrianges at Lowanna. The tree is growing
between the carriages.
|
Lowanna |
2002 |
A sign describing the Glenreagh Mountain Railway restoration works,
at Lowanna.
|
Lucasville |
1988 |
A view of the remains of Lucasville Platform. The view is to the south,
showing the middle road to the left and the top road to the right.
|
Lue |
1999 |
The rear of the brick station building, which was in good condition in 1999,
when the line was still closed.
|
Lue |
1999 |
The station, as viewed from trackside. Weeds in the line show that the
line is not in use.
|
Lue |
2001 |
By 2001, the weeds have been cleared and the line has been re-opened. The
station buildings have been repainted for the line opening.
|
Lue |
2001 |
The view looking back in the direction of Sydney, showing the loading
bank which was served by the dock siding.
|
Lue |
1985 |
Lue track diagram in 1985, a year before closure. The levers were painted to avoid rusting in the unattended box. |
Lyndhurst |
1984 |
A pre-demolition view of the station, looking to the north.
|
Lyndhurst |
2001 |
The view of the platform, looking in the direction of Cowra.
|
Lyndhurst |
2002 |
The view from the north end of the yard shows the disconnected loop
siding, with the platform visible in the distance.
|
Lyndhurst |
2002 |
The main passenger platform, looking south towards Cowra.
|
Lysaghts |
1980 |
Allan's Creek signal box was located between Lysaghts and Cringila on the Port
Kembla branch. It controlled the lines to Lysaghts and AIS sidings.
|
Lysaghts |
1986 |
The diagram at Allan's Creek Signal Box was rather complicated being
surrounded by the network of tracks from Lysaght's and Australian Iron and
Steel.
|
Lysaghts |
1985 |
A closer view of the signal box diagram. |
Lysaghts |
1985 |
A closer view of the signal box diagram. |
Lysaghts |
1985 |
1985 sees life at Allan's creek situated between Lysaghts and Cringila this signal box controlled the siding to Commonwealth Steel. A very busy location. |
Lysaghts |
1985 |
A steel works shunter moving around its heavy cargo. |
Maclaughlin |
2000 |
The old meatworks building at the one-time siding location.
|
Maimuru |
2002 |
The view ooking towards Demondrille across the level crossing. |
Maimuru |
2002 |
The view looking towards Cowra across the level crossing and past the silo. |
Mairjimmy |
1983 |
The platform and shelter are still present as railset 706 606 pass through. |
Maitland |
1999 |
An up loaded coal train hauled by three 90 class locomotives has stopped
for a crew change. Several different styles of signage are visible.
|
Maitland |
2001 |
A view of the down end of the platform showing construction work for the
"Easy Access" program.
|
Maitland Junctions |
2001 |
Looking east towards Maitland Junctions. The lines curving off in the left
distance are the start of the North Coast line. Coming in from the right
is the start of the Cessnock Branch.
|
Maldon |
2001 |
The site of the one time platform at Maldon, near the cement works. Looking
in the direction of Picton.
|
Maldon |
1989 |
The shunter's diagram near the entrance to the cement works sidings. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The ground frame at the cement works junction. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The lever frame and diagram controlling the siding. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The view looking into the cement works, showing shunting operations in progress. |
Maldon |
1989 |
An Up train has arrived from Medway Quarry to the south. Shunters are standing by. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The Up train is setting back from the up main to the down main line. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The Up train is now moving forward from the down main onto the cement works siding. |
Maldon |
1989 |
The train has entered the siding and cleared the main line, with the final setting of point to allow main line operations. |
Mandurama |
1984 |
A view of the station in 1984 with the line south to Cowra running to the
left of the picture.
|
Mandurama |
2001 |
The short concrete platform is still in good condition.
|
Mandurama |
2002 |
The view looking north from the goods bank.
|
Mandurama |
2002 |
The siding has been well and truly lifted from the goods loading bank.
|
Mangoplah |
1980 |
Some 30 years after the branch was closed and the track lifted, only
sheep and goats use the station.
|
Mangoplah |
2000 |
The station building lies in private property adjacent to a silo. The
building is substantially preserved although a corrugated iron "wall"
has been erected over part of the station's awning.
|
Mangoplah |
2000 |
The station's name board has been re-erected outside the church in the centre
of town (the station lies about 1/2km to the west).
|
Manildra |
1985 |
42204 leads a train westwards through Manildra.
|
Manilla |
2001 |
The loading bank on the silo siding is still present.
|
Manilla |
2001 |
The remains of the lever frame are standing on the platform.
|
Manilla |
2001 |
The track is quite overgrown in the view looking north along the
platform.
|
Manilla |
2001 |
The platform view looking south.
|
Manilla |
2002 |
The jib crane and goods shed at the down end of the platform.
|
Manilla |
2002 |
The unusually-ornate Up Home signal post.
|
Marilba |
2001 |
A shot of the formation about 1km south of the Hume Highway.
|
Marinna |
1980 |
Closed on 19th July 1975 Marinna station still still sits waiting for
passengers 5 years later. This view is looking in the down direction.
|
Marinna |
2002 |
Overall view of the silo, looking towards Cootamundra.
|
Marrangaroo Tunnel |
1993 |
The view looking down into the cutting of the down portal. |
Marrangaroo Tunnel |
1993 |
The down tunnel portal. |
Marrar |
2001 |
The now-disconnected lever frame still sits on the platform.
|
Marrar |
2001 |
The overgrown platform still sports a name board. The portal at the
bottom left was where the signal wires and rods extended out to the
points and semaphore signals in the yard.
|
Marrar |
2001 |
The view looking down the line to Narrandera. The silo siding evidently
still sees some traffic.
|
Marrar |
2002 |
A view of the overgrowing platform and silos looking towards Narrandera.
|
Martin Place |
2001 |
The local panel at Martin Place station. |
Martins Creek |
2001 |
The view looking north from the station. The siding on the right leads
to the nearby quarry.
|
Martins Creek |
2001 |
The view looking south along the platform, towards Maitland.
|
Martins Creek |
2001 |
The nearby quarry which supplies material for track ballast.
|
Marulan |
1980 |
A view of Marulan station, looking back in the direction of Sydney. The
dock platform is visible at the right.
|
Marulan |
2002 |
The view of the down platform and station building, looking south.
|
Marulan |
2002 |
The view looking north along the down platform.
|
Marulan |
2002 |
The dock platform at the southern end of the down platform.
|
Marulan |
1980 |
One of the two sets of block instruments in Marulan Signal Box 1980. |
Marulan |
1980 |
Marulan Signal Box diagram. |
Marulan |
1980 |
The unusual lattice post down distant at Marulan waits for the next train. |
Mary Vale |
2002 |
Supports for an abandoned bridge on the branch line to Gulgong. |
Matakana |
1998 |
The short steel platform which makes up the station at Matakana.
|
Mathoura |
1923 |
A historic photograph of Mathoura station. |
McAlister |
1980 |
The view looking back towards Goulburn. The loading bank is on the left,
and the one-time station location is at the right foreground.
|
McAlister |
2001 |
The one-time location of McAlister platform is in the distance under the
trees.
|
Meadowbank |
1973 |
Timber waiting rooms adorned both platforms at Meadowbank in this view looking
south in 1973. The ticket office was at the left, out of view. The building
visible above the locomotive is a railway residence which stands on the site
of the current day commuter car-park. The original Parramatta River bridge can
be seen in the distance.
|
Meadowbank |
1974 |
The waiting room on the down platform at Meadowbank in 1974.
|
Medway Junction |
1987 |
Between Tallong and Marulan lies Medway Junction Signal Box which served the
Medway Quarry Siding. 4422 heads a train on the Down Main.
|
Medway Junction |
1980 |
Medway Junction diagram. |
Medway Junction |
1980 |
Medway Junction Box. |
Medway Junction |
1980 |
The block instruments in Medway Junction Box, for Tallong & Marulan. |
Medway Junction |
1980 |
Medway Junction's red staff & ticket box for the branch to the Quarry. |
Megan |
2001 |
The overgrown and decaying station and platform. This is the view looking
towards the terminus at Dorrigo.
|
Megan |
2002 |
Megan station has its nameboard and a couple of buildings on the platform,
although the latter are in danger of collapsing.
|
Megan |
2002 |
The overgrown remains of the yard at Megan. There is some rusting rolling
stock on one siding.
|
Melinga |
1981 |
Although the station closed to passengers in 1975 the signal box on the platform was still working in 1981. The view of the station is taken from the Sydney side looking north. |
Melinga |
1981 |
The unusual sign consisting angle iron proudly depicts the station name. |
Melinga |
1981 |
Melinga diagram in 1981 showing the refuge loop gone, as shown by the white out. |
Menangle |
1996 |
Tuscan-coloured 42220 leads up Griffith train (SL16) off the Menangle
viaduct in the late afternoon
|
Menangle |
1985 |
The Menangle Signal Box lever frame.
|
Menangle |
1980 |
A late afternoon shot of Menangle station.
|
Menangle Park |
1983 |
The view looking south to Menangle Park station. The one-time
Racecourse Sidings left the main line here and proceeded through the
gate (which was normally closed on non-race days).
|
Menangle Racecourse |
2002 |
A view of part of the long racecourse platform at Menangle Park looking south.
The Main South can be seen in the left of frame.
|
Menangle Racecourse |
2002 |
Another view of the platform.
|
Menangle Racecourse |
2002 |
A view of the end of the platform looking south. The actual Menangle Park
station is just out of shot to the left.
|
Menangle Racecourse |
2002 |
The old entrance to the racecourse can been seen behind this north looking
view of the platform.
|
Menindee |
2000 |
The view along the platform.
|
Menindee |
2000 |
Menindee's isolation is reflected by the presence of three large elevated
water tanks in the yard.
|
Menindee |
2000 |
The 1006km post, near the station.
|
Menindee |
2000 |
A sign providing information on Menindee's rail history.
|
Menindee |
2000 |
A sign providing information on Menindee's rail history.
|
Merah North |
1998 |
The yard diagram at Merah North. |
Merriwa |
1988 |
Merriwa Station looking up the line in the direction of Sandy Hollow.
|
Merriwa |
2001 |
The station building, gantry crane and goods shed. This is the view looking
towards Sandy Hollow.
|
Merriwa |
2002 |
The view looking at the down-side terminus station at Merriwa. The goods
shed and gantry crane are still present nearby.
|
Merriwa |
2002 |
The view looking down the platform towards the end of the line.
|
Merriwa |
2002 |
This impressive buffer stop marks the end of the branch line from
Sandy Hollow.
|
Merriwa |
2002 |
The view from the turntable back up the yard. In the distance are the
goods shed and station building. In the centre was the location of the
engine-shed. The water-column is still present on the right although
the tank has gone.
|
Merriwa |
2002 |
The yard still features its turntable.
|
Merriwa |
1984 |
48125 at the head of a short goods train sits in the station. |
Merriwa |
1984 |
An early moring shot of Merriwa yard just just before starting the shunt. |
Merriwa |
1969 |
3088 heads a small train that has arrived at the station (visible behind the carriages). |
Merrygoen |
2001 |
A view of the station and yard remains. The elevated water tank is still
present.
|
Merrylands |
1967 |
The one time signal box at Merrylands. This was situated at the southern
end of the up platform, directly adjacent to the Merrylands Road
level crossing.
|
Merrylands |
1967 |
The lever frame inside the signal box.
|
Merrylands |
1996 |
4850 and 4910 combine for the weekly shunt at the flour mills at Merrylands.
|
Merrylands |
1983 |
Merrylands station on a lazy afternoon 1983. |
Michelago |
1989 |
A three-car diesel railcar set sits at Michelago station.
|
Michelago |
2000 |
The station at Michelago.
|
Michelago |
2000 |
The front of the station is basking in the late afternoon sunlight, as a
storm approaches.
|
Michelago |
2000 |
A view to the north of the station. On the left is a ganger's shed.
|
Milbrulong |
2001 |
The view of the station location, looking west towards Lockhart.
|
Milbrulong |
2001 |
The remains of the short down side platform.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
View of Milthorpe station from the south side looking north
across the rail line.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
View of Millthorpe station from the car-park side.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
View of Millthorpe station from the car-park side.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
The loading dock at the Blayney end of the station.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
An uprooted crane lying in the carpark.
|
Millthorpe |
2002 |
Part of the uprooted crane lying in the carpark.
|
Milsons Point |
1968 |
The view looking down from the south-east pylon of the Harbour Bridge, as a city-bound service approaches the tunnel and Wynyard station. |
Milsons Point |
1967 |
The view looking south from the station towards the bridge, as a north-bound "red rattler" service approaches the station. |
Mindaribba |
1977 |
A view of the down side platform, with signal box at the Sydney end.
Electric staff safeworking was still in use at the time of this photo.
|
Mindaribba |
2001 |
The short platform that is Mindaribba.
|
Mindaribba |
2001 |
A northbound XPT races past the short loop which services the platform.
|
Minmi Open Cut |
2001 |
This restored guard's van is located in Railway St, on the hill
above the site of the one-time mine. The "B" indicates it was owned
by J and A Brown Abermain Seaham Collieries.
|
Minore |
1996 |
48117 has paused in the late afternoon sun for safeworking duties at the
staff station of Minore.
|
Miowera |
1975 |
A shot of the basic platform and shed at Miowera, taken some time in the
1970s.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
The two-storey station building in the up platform. At the time of the
photo, the non-operational parts of the station were available for lease.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
The ticket office on the up platform.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
In contrast, the down platform boasts only a small shelter.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
A single Endeavour coach sits in the goods siding, presumably as a result
of some mechanical problem.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
The Mittagong Signal Box is nestled under the footbridge at the northern end of
the down platform.
|
Mittagong |
2001 |
The road-side view of the station buildings on the up platform.
|
Mittagong |
1980 |
Mittagong Signal Box. |
Mittagong |
1980 |
One of the original enamel signs on Mittagong station. |
Mittagong Junction |
1980 |
Mittaging Junction box was at the south end of the Picton-Mittagong loop line and was seldom used. |
Mittagong Junction |
1980 |
Somewhat rare emergency levers used in unmanned boxes such as here at Mittagong Junction. |
Mittagong Junction |
1980 |
Mittagong Junction diagram in 1980. |
Moama |
2002 |
The station building has now been removed. Only the wooden-face platform
remains.
|
Moama |
1997 |
A81 carries empty rice wagons over the Murray River bridge and on
through Moama.
|
Moama |
1870 |
A historic photo of Moama Station. |
Moama |
1937 |
A historic photo of Moama Station. |
Moira |
1923 |
A historic photo of Moira Station. |
Morandoo |
1987 |
The BHP sidings at Tighes Hill, showing the various locomotives used to
haul coal trains to the nearby BHP blast furnaces.
|
Morandoo |
2000 |
Saturday afternoon sees 8112 shut down in Morandoo Sidings.
|
Morandoo |
1981 |
4715 and 4708 moving through the yard at Morandoo.
|
Moree |
2001 |
Moree platform and station from track level.
|
Moree |
2001 |
The station building has been boarded up.
|
Moree |
2001 |
The siding to the left is used to refuge Xplorer cars overnight. It is
surrounded by razor wire.
|
Moree |
2001 |
The view from a track maintenance vehicle, approaching Moree from the
north. The semaphore is the Moree Up Home signal.
|
Moree |
1999 |
The view of the station buildings from the adjacent car-park.
|
Moree |
2001 |
A view of the vegetable oil siding looking towards Moree. |
Moree |
2001 |
The view from the Bulluss Drive level crossing towards the silo. |
Moree |
2001 |
A closer view of the approaches to the silos. |
Moree |
2001 |
A view from the Sydney end of the vegetable oil siding towards the silo. |
Moree |
1990 |
The view looking south from an engine leaving Moree. On the left can be seen Moree Loco. Behind the white fence at the far left is the siding leading to the turntable. In the distance, the main line in on the right, with the Inverell branch on the left. |
Morpeth |
2000 |
The view of Morpeth station looking in the up direction, showing a rather
curious platform arrangement.
|
Morpeth |
2001 |
The view looking along the platform, in the down direction.
|
Morpeth |
2001 |
The front of the station building which sits at the top of the rise, above
the platform level.
|
Morrisons Hill |
1980 |
Only the platform faces remained in 1980, in this view looking down the line.
|
Morundah |
1975 |
Morundah station was still manned when photographed from the Tocumwal
passenger service, looking south in May 1975.
|
Morven |
1980 |
By 1980 the platform has gone, but the overgrown loop siding is still present.
|
Moss Vale |
1977 |
Passengers have just disembarked from CPH32 after it has arrived from
Wollongong.
|
Moss Vale |
1977 |
CPH32 is in the up dock siding while 44100 sits heads north along the Up Main.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The steel girder bridge where the main line crosses over Argyle Street,
to the south of the station.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
A Countrylink XPT pauses at the station before continuing its journey.
The jib crane is a relic from earlier days.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
A Countrylink XPT train, on its scheduled stop at Moss Vale.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The somewhat utilitarian down-side station view. |
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The station name-board under the shelter on the down platform.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The elevated Signal Box with three 80 class locos, as seen from the up
platform.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The view looking south towards Melbourne along the up platform.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
A Campbelltown-bound Endeavour approaches its stop on the up platform.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The view looking north along the up platform.
|
Moss Vale |
2001 |
The well-kept garden next to the station.
|
Moss Vale |
2002 |
Moss Vale Yard and signal box showing 3830, 3112 and 2705 in steam. Behind
2705 is 4833.
|
Moss Vale |
1985 |
4204 stabled in yard, 4836 idly waits to take the up passenger later in the day and Rail Motor 34 sits with engine off in the dock soon to be woken for the run to Wollongong via Robertson. |
Moulamein |
1927 |
A historic photo of Moulamein Station. |
Mount Colah |
2001 |
The view looking south along Mount Colah station as a northbound freight
passes through.
|
Mount Colah |
2001 |
The view looking north along the up platform.
|
Mount Druitt |
1966 |
The former down platform building on the site of the original station. |
Mount Druitt |
1966 |
The road-side view of the former down platform building. |
Mount Druitt |
1966 |
The contracters board during the building of the current Mount Druitt station. |
Mount Gipps |
2002 |
Platform structure at Mt Gipps, about 7km east of Broken Hill.
|
Mount Horeb |
1976 |
Ashley Hay, the guard for this run, poses beside CPH 24 while it waits at
Mount Horeb station.
|
Mount Horeb |
1976 |
The nameboard on the station.
|
Mount Horeb |
1999 |
A view of the Mount Horeb yard, from the semaphore signal at the south end.
|
Mount Horeb |
1999 |
A view of the goods platform taken from the remains of the passenger platform.
|
Mount Horeb |
1999 |
The points lever and semaphore signal at the down up of the yard.
|
Mount Horeb |
1980 |
Mount Horeb frame was always subject to weather conditions. |
Mount Horeb |
1980 |
A weathered sign board on the platform. |
Mount Horeb |
1980 |
Staff and ticket boxes for the sections to Gundagai and Gilmore. |
Mount Horeb |
1980 |
A lonely Mount Horeb station in 1980. |
Mount Knowles |
1982 |
The platform and name-board are still present in this 1982 shot. The goods siding also appears to still be connected to the main line. |
Mount Kuring-Gai |
2001 |
The view along the platform looking towards Sydney.
|
Mount Kuring-Gai |
1968 |
The view looking north along the platform as a City-bound U-set approaches. |
Mount Murray |
1980 |
Mount Murray station when it was still in use. Note that at this time the
line was only single-track.
|
Mount Murray |
1996 |
8139/8132 squeal their way past the abandoned station of Mount Murray
at the beginning of the descent to Wollongong.
|
Mount Murray |
1996 |
Mount Murray station sees no more passenger traffic. Its somewhat out-of-the way location has ensured it is in relatively good condition. |
Mount Rae |
1980 |
Only a pair of collapsing banks betray existence of the one-time station at
Mount Rae.
|
Mount Russell |
1980 |
Railmotor 403 passenger service Moree to Inverell, crossing the
Weed Killer Train (Poison Train), which is in the goods siding behind.
|
Mount Victoria |
2002 |
The view looking across to the two-storey station building and signal box. |
Mount Victoria |
2002 |
A closer view of the signal box. |
Mount Wolgan |
1968 |
The remains of some derelict wagons in the former marshalling yard. |
Mudgee |
1979 |
A 620/720 railcar has terminated at Mudgee after a run from Lithgow.
|
Mudgee |
1982 |
A view from the road side of the impressive station building, taken
when the line was still a going concern.
|
Mudgee |
2001 |
The impressive rail-side view of Mudgee station. The sign above the
awning shows the station's opening date - 1884.
The small building in the far left hand edge is the preserved remains of
the foot warmer heating ovens from the days of the Mudgee Mail.
|
Mudgee |
1995 |
The view of Mudgee station before the line was returned to service.
The view is looking away from Lithgow.
|
Mudgee |
2002 |
The newly restored Mudgee goods shed looking across the main line with up (Sydney) to the right. |
Mudgee |
1981 |
The signal repeaters behind the frame. |
Mudgee |
1981 |
The Mudgee - Gulgong Staff & ticket box. |
Mudgee |
1981 |
An electric staff instrument inside the signal box. |
Mudgee |
1981 |
The yard diagram. |
Mulgrave |
1977 |
The signal box on the platform at Mulgrave station.
|
Mulgrave |
1985 |
Prior to electrification the sleepy station of Mulgrave on the Richmond line
shows a pair of up Railmotors arriving to take on minimal passengers.
|
Mulgrave |
1984 |
Mulgrave station in 1984. The track in the foreground is the goods siding, with the loading bank just visible on the left. |
Mulgrave |
1984 |
The station diagram. |
Mumbil |
2002 |
Evidence for a siding in the form of some rails embedded in a concrete pad.
|
Munna |
2001 |
A view of the railway bridge over the Cudgegong River, near Munna.
|
Munyabla |
2001 |
The station nameboard - now located at the front entrance of the
property next to the station.
|
Munyabla |
2001 |
The remains of the station platform and loading banks.
|
Munyabla |
2001 |
Foundations of the original weighbridge.
|
Murrumburrah |
1980 |
Originally Harden carried the name Murrumburrah when it opened in 1877, but when
the name was changed in 1879 the new Murrumburrah was opened and changed to
its current location in 1900. It was closed on February 8th, 1976.
|
Murrumburrah |
2001 |
A sign recording the location of the one-time Murrumburrah station.
|
Murrumburrah |
2001 |
The pit is all that remains of the signal box.
|
Murrurundi |
1983 |
Murrurundi frame and diagram in 1983. |
Murrurundi |
1983 |
Murrurundi diagram in 1983. |
Murrurundi |
2002 |
FL220, JL403, 4836, 4904 and EL52 working grain train to Sydney. |
Murwillumbah |
2001 |
The long curved platform at Murwillumbah, looking in the up direction.
The track through the trees on the left leads to the turntable.
|
Murwillumbah |
2002 |
Ex-State Rail unit 42107, now owned by the Northern River Railway, stands
at the station at the head of the Ritz Rail tourist train.
|
Murwillumbah |
1985 |
Murwillumbah station with the Gold Coast Motorail. |
Murwillumbah |
1985 |
One of the small station lever frames. |
Museum |
2002 |
A Tangara train has stopped on the southbound platform. This station features
fake 1920's style advertising posters and modern destination indicators.
|
Muswellbrook |
1982 |
4705 sits idle in the yard at Muswellbrook.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
Looking south along the platform, with a Freightcorp coal train
rolling through the station.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
Looking north along the platform, with an empty Freightcorp coal train
heading to one of the northern collieries.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
There are no lingering farewells at this station!
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
The covered section of the platform, showing an impressive array of
plants.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
A pair on National Rail locos sit idle in a siding opposite the platform.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
The signal box at Muswellbrook.
|
Muswellbrook |
2000 |
Muswellbrook is in the heart of the Hunter coal fields. This photo
shows a restored coal skip just outside the station.
|
Muswellbrook |
1986 |
A photograph of Muswellbrook Loco was taken from the departing 5202 train. |
Muswellbrook |
1986 |
Muswellbrook Signal Box around 1986. The shunters humpy is visible on the left of the shot. |
Muswellbrook |
1984 |
A view of the inside of the signal box showing the control panel. |
Muswellbrook No 2 Colliery |
1987 |
A 47 class loco at the head of a train being loaded. Water vapor from Bayswater Power station is plainly visible. |
Muswellbrook No 2 Colliery |
1987 |
Loading operations being performed by a front end loader. |
Muttama |
1975 |
A view of the station building.
|
Muttama |
1975 |
The view looking over the goods yard and shed from the Tumut end of the
somewhat overgrown platform.
|
Muttama |
1999 |
The points at the up end of Muttama siding.
|
Napier |
2001 |
The site of the one-time passenger platform. Only a mound of dirt remains.
This is looking in the direction of The Rock.
|
Naradhan |
1996 |
The water tank at Naradhan has some unusual bracing. The silo in the
background still sees rail traffic.
|
Naradhan |
2001 |
The turntable and water tank are relics of the steam era, but Naradhan still
sees seasonal traffic, as evidenced by the two 48 class locos which have
detached from the wheat train in the background.
|
Naradhan |
2001 |
A view looking towards the dead end, as a train shunts the grain silo. The goods siding is on the up side. |
Narellan |
1984 |
The remains of Narellan platform.
|
Narrabri |
2001 |
The rear of the station building.
|
Narrabri |
2001 |
The platform sign, with the now-obsolete "Change here for Walgett Line".
|
Narrabri |
2001 |
The view down the length of the platform.
|
Narrabri |
2001 |
A modern Countrylink baggage cart.
|
Narrabri |
2001 |
A baggage cart from a previous generation.
|
Narrabri |
1990 |
The Excelsior Flour Mill, adjacent to the station. The fence, the mill and the building in this photo are now all removed. |
Narrabri Junction Platform |
1975 |
The Frame A controlling the junction. |
Narrabri Junction Platform |
1975 |
A close-up of the diagram above A Frame, located on the platform. |
Narrabri Junction Platform |
1975 |
The view looking south of the short curved platform that sat inside the triangle at the junction. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking across from the station area to the engine shed. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking across to the road-side of the station building. The tracks it he foreground at the No 1 and 2 Marshalling Sidings. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking towards the station building entrance. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking along the platform in the up direction. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The rear of the station building. It was unusual in that you had to cross tracks to reach it. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking west through the yard. A set of passenger cars sits on the Perway Siding, with the engine shed visible in the distance. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking along the station in the direction of Narrabri Junction. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
Several 2AA bogies are stacked in the yard. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The Chargeman's Office. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The bath-house building. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view inside the engine shed. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
Railcar 401 sits inside the engine shed. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
A passenger car sits just outside the engine shed in this view looking east. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking east towards the engine shed. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The jib crane, with 2 elevated water tanks in the background. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking across to the engine shed. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The remains of the tender for steam locomotive 5801. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
A semaphore signal sits in the yard. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The view looking across towards the two elevated water tanks. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
A filled-in ash pit, with the lowered track on the right being all that remains of the former coal stage. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
An FO car site coupled to a water gin in the yard. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
The 50 foot Sellers turntable at the western end of the yard. |
Narrabri West |
1975 |
A timber storage structure in the middle of the yard. |
Narrandera |
2001 |
The view from the western end of the station, looking in the direction
of Hay. The lines branching to the left are the Mill Siding and
overgrown No 1 Siding. The Main and Loop lines extend into the distance,
with the Back Road and perway shed on the right.
|
Narrandera |
2001 |
The view from the western end of the yard, looking back towards the
station. The disused line in the right foreground is the start of
the disused branch to Jerilderie and Tocumwal.
|
Narrandera |
2001 |
The station building, on the down side of the line.
|
Narrandera |
2001 |
The view looking west along the platform, with the perway shed and Train
Order signal on the right.
|
Narrandera |
2001 |
At the western outskirts of the yard the disused line to Tocumwal branches
off the the left. The main line once went all the way to Hay, but now
only reaches as far as Wilbriggie.
|
Narrandera |
1960 |
The view looking up the line at the Sydney end of the yard. The wagons are sitting in the Sand Siding, with the Shell & Vacuum siding behind it. |
Narrandera |
1960 |
The view looking down the line towards the station. On the left is the dock siding, with the main, loop and back roads opposite the platform. The sidings on the far right leads to the Rail Motor shed (dark building) and the loco facilities. In the distance is the Wise Brothers Mill. |
Narromine |
2002 |
The turntable has been preserved but is no longer in use.
|
Neath |
2001 |
The main line has been removed from the down platform, but the station still
boasts a name board.
|
Neath |
1987 |
Neath station was opened in 1908 and the 16 lever signal box is shown still
with signals in the yard. The line in the left background led to the Neath
Colliery.
|
Neath |
2001 |
The view of Neath's down platform, showing the small toilet/storage block
and the signal box, which controlled the Neath Colliery branch. This
branch left the main line on the middle background, and crossed the
road just behind the platform.
|
Neath |
2001 |
The view along the platforms in the up direction. The signal box is just
visible behind the bushes on the left.
|
Neath |
1995 |
The waiting room on the Up platform at Neath Station. The photo was taken when Neath signal box & a portion of the former down main was still in use. The section of the down main towards Abermain & the associated crossover was in use as a crossing point at this time. |
Nevertire |
2002 |
One of several silos at Nevertire.
|
Nevertire |
2002 |
The lever frame controlling the junction to the short branch to Warren.
|
Nevertire |
2002 |
A close-up of the signal diagram located at the A frame.
|
Nevertire |
1997 |
48156 and 4887 head a wheat train stopped for staff exchange duties at
the safeworking hut. In the foreground is the line from Warren.
|
Nevertire |
2002 |
The view looking south-east towards Dubbo. Several large
silos can be seen. The line on the far right is the line to Nyngan,
next to it is the Warren line, the line in the foreground is a short
siding.
|
Nevertire |
2002 |
The view looking west, with the Warren Branch diverging off to the right.
|
Nevertire |
1997 |
The lever frame at Nevertire, the junction of the Warren branch with the
main western line.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The view of Newbridge from a short distance up the line.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The somewhat starkly vegetated up side platform, looking in the
direction of Sydney. This was once the up main, but is now the
single bi-directional track.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The goods shed and jib crane are still present, although no longer
served by rail.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The one-time down side platform. The track on the left was once the
down main; it is now just a perway siding.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The boarded up signal box is a relic of a time when Newbridge was a
more important location. This is looking in the direction of Blayney.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The now disused down platform, with the former down main relegated to the
status of a perway siding.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The former up platform (now the only one in use), only sees the XPT stopping
by prior arrangement.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The still-intact goods shed, and jib crane.
|
Newbridge |
2001 |
The view from the end of the platform, looking in the direction of Blayney.
|
Newbridge |
2002 |
The view from the pedestrian overbridge, looking west.
|
Newbridge |
2002 |
The view from the pedestrian overbridge, looking east.
|
Newcastle |
2000 |
Saturday afternoon sees 2 V-sets and an Endeavour set idling at Newcastle
station.
|
Newcastle |
1975 |
On the left is the Intercity Express, bound for Sydney, while on the right is
a 620/720 DMU which has arrived from Maitland.
|
Newcastle |
1986 |
A view overlooking the Newcastle car sheds and sidings. This area is now
public parkland.
|
Newcastle |
2000 |
The view to the west from Newcastle station.
|
Newcastle |
1975 |
44230 sits at the head of a passenger train bound for Sydney. At the
left is the part of the extensive goods yard, now long gone.
|
Newcastle |
1985 |
The Newcastle diagram in 1985 which still has the arrival and departure roads to the car sidings shown as they were still in use. Subsequent years have seen the lengthening of the platform and removal of the Market St. gates. |
Newcastle |
1985 |
Market St level crossing controlled by Newcastle box, showing the gates open. When they closed they had a habit of bouncing. |
Newcastle |
1985 |
The Newcastle controlled Market St. gates shown down in this 1985 picture. This happened many times a day and traffic problems were frequent. |
Newcastle |
1985 |
Newcastle frame as seen in 1985, with not too many spare (white) mini levers then. |
Newdell Junction |
1987 |
The all-brick Newdell Junction Signal box which served Liddell and Newdell
Colliery sidings as well as the State Coal Mine siding.
|
Newdell Junction |
1987 |
The all-brick Newdell Junction Signal box which served Liddell and Newdell
Colliery sidings as well as the State Coal Mine siding.
|
Newnes No 2 Tunnel |
1986 |
North of Deane, the line passes through two tunnels. This is the northern
entrance to Tunnel No 2. Today it is well-known for its collection of
glow worms.
|
Nimmitabel |
2001 |
The view looking south the the station area.
|
Nimmitabel |
1981 |
The view of the station looking down the line towards Bombala, 5 years before
the line closed.
|
Nimmitabel |
1981 |
The view looking down the line towards Bombala.
|
North Goulburn |
1979 |
Goulburn North station sits in a picturesque setting on a cool autumn day
in 1979.
|
North Goulburn |
2001 |
The view along the abandoned North Goulburn platform, looking south in the
direction of Goulburn.
|
North Kurri Kurri |
2001 |
Only the down platform remains at North Kurri Kurri. Barely noticeable
in the middle of the photo is the remains of the original platform. At
some point it was extended by about 5m.
|
North Star |
2001 |
An early-morning view of the utilitarian station build at North Star.
The near track is the loop siding.
|
North Star |
2001 |
The recently-painted station name board at North Star betrays the lack
of passenger services - it faces away from the platform.
|
North Star |
2001 |
The large grain silos at North Star.
|
North Star |
1990 |
The scene of a derailment involving 4 48 class locos. |
North Strathfield |
1982 |
A 44 class loco hauls the Newcastle Express (N21) past the 76-lever
Strathfield North Signal Box.
|
North Strathfield |
1988 |
A van at Arnott's Biscuit factory as XPT passes. |
North Strathfield |
1988 |
A louvre van in the loading dock at the Arnott's Biscuit factory. |
North Strathfield |
1988 |
A view from the freeway overbridge of vans in the sidings for the Arnott's Biscuit factory. |
North Sydney Car Sidings |
1968 |
The view looking towards the end of the car sidings, with the near train comprising a mixture of single- and double-deck cars. The northern pylons of the Harbour Bridge are visible at the far right. |
Norwood |
2001 |
The line as it crosses the Middle Arm Rd near the intersection of Norwood
Rd, just before the one-time location of Norwood platform.
|
Norwood |
2001 |
One of the many curves in the line as it climbs the hills to Crookwell.
|
Oakhampton |
2001 |
The view of the very short down side platform.
|
Oaklands |
1980 |
The diagram for the dual-gauge yard. Solid lines are standard (NSW) gauge,
the hollow lines are broad gauge (Victoria) and the dashed lines are dual
(third rail) gauge.
|
Oaklands |
1980 |
A view of the yard at Oaklands looking south. The tracks to the left are
broad gauge, with a dual gauge line in the foreground. This view is looking
towards Victoria with the station in the background.
|
Oaklands |
1980 |
A section of dual gauge track in the yard where the common rail shifts from
the left to the right (to facilitate the standard gauge junction in the
background). The view is looking north, and the junction led to the one-time
loco servicing facilities.
|
Oaklands |
2002 |
The rear (railway) side of the stationmaster's house.
|
Oaklands |
2002 |
Overall view of what's left of the yard, looking south west. All
remaining trackage is Victorian broad gauge.
|
Oaklands |
2002 |
A view of the now-disconnected loading bank.
|
Oberon |
1992 |
A view of the station, which by this time had been converted into a rudimentary
museum.
|
Oberon |
1992 |
A view of the former yard, looking towards Tarana.
|
Oberon |
2001 |
The station building is now being re-used as a museum.
|
Old Casino |
1989 |
TAM carriage 874 sits in the dock while 44227 approaches with the Up Motorail.
|
Old Casino |
2001 |
The old station at Casino was on the branch line to Murwillumbah and is
currently being used as a residence in this view looking back to the
junction with the main line to Brisbane.
|
Old Junee |
2002 |
A view of the platform with silos in the background looking towards Junee.
|
Old Junee |
2002 |
A close-up of the safe working hut on the platform looking back to Junee.
|
Old Junee |
2002 |
Another view of the safe working hut and the end of the platform at the
Narrandera end.
|
Old Junee |
2002 |
A view of the platform from the Junee end looking towards
Narrandera.
|
Olympic Park |
1998 |
The view looking towards the station entrance, showing the impressive
architecture of the building.
|
Olympic Park |
1998 |
A view looking down on the platforms, taken on the opening day.
|
Omega |
1985 |
The simple platform at Omega situated on the down side of the line. |
Oolong |
1980 |
The unused platform and signal box in 1980. This view is looking back
towards Sydney.
|
Oolong |
1980 |
This upper quadrant signal is unusal as it has a flat arm and was located between Oolong and Jerrawa. |
Oolong |
1980 |
The Pilotman's lock in Oolong Signal Box. This was often used when a pilot was needed for wrong line running or emergency work. |
Orange |
1979 |
Passengers wait under the ornate shelter roof at platform number 1.
|
Orange East Fork Platform |
2001 |
Th location is a very simple short platform on the down side of the line.
|
Ourimbah |
1950 |
A historic photo of Ourimbah, looking south towards Sydney. |
Pamandi |
2002 |
The up-side loading bank is all that remains at this location. This
is the view looking back towards Junee.
|
Pangela |
1976 |
The staff is about to be exchanged with an up train at Pangela Signal Box
in January 1976.
|
Parkes |
2000 |
The platform and yard at Parkes station.
|
Parkes |
1978 |
A view of Parkes looking to the west and the box in 1978. The signal box
boasted 55 levers and 24 Kellogg Keys.
|
Parramatta |
1980 |
Parramatta Signal Box, a 56-lever box with Kellogg Keys.
|
Parramatta Road Crossing |
1984 |
Parramatta Road Signal Box controls the level crossing with the busy main
road. The line often featured shortened trains due to lack of
available power on the line. The two car set is about to cross
the road and terminate at Clyde station. Note also the spare booms arms -
the booms at this crossing have a short lifespan due to inattentive
car drivers!
|
Parramatta Road Crossing |
1984 |
The interior of Parramatta Road Crossing Box, taken in 1984.
|
Parramatta Road Crossing |
2001 |
A more modern version of the control panel inside the signal box. |
Paterson |
2001 |
The platform and station buildings, looking in a northerly direction.
|
Paterson |
2001 |
The remains of the yard and goods shed. The Rail Motor Society is on
the left hand side.
|
Paterson |
1994 |
A view looking across to the station in a southerly direction. |
Peak Hill |
1986 |
The view looking across at the station building. |
Pelaw Main |
1991 |
A view looking across to the site of the screens taken from the site of the rail sidings. The brick piers were the supports for the screens, and the brick building was the haulage house for the mine's endless rope skip haulage system. |
Pendle Hill |
1835 |
A photo of a photo taken circa 1924. Source of original photo is unknown, but has a small tag in the bottom right of photo reading: Pendle Hill C.1924 (1835) This photo is hanging in a frame in the Station Masters office. |
Penrith |
1988 |
3801 and 4472 Flying Scotsman at Penrith during the 1988 bi-centennial. Taken from the western end looking east toward Sydney with the signal box at the back. |
Penrith |
1988 |
3801 and 4472 Flying Scotsman at Penrith during the 1988 bi-centennial. Taken from the western end looking east toward Sydney with the signal box at the back. |
Penrith |
2001 |
A view of the signaller's control desk at Penrith. |
Penrose |
1980 |
Penrose Signal Box diagram. |
Perisher |
2001 |
The interior at Perisher station.
|
Petersham |
1988 |
One of the oldest examples of a pneumatic signal box was Petersham. Although little used for many years it was opened for emergency working and sidings, there was also a frame B. The diagram shows its age. |
Petersham |
1988 |
The frame itself reveals an unusual design for the mini levers with the release being a plunger on top of the lever. |
Petersham |
1988 |
The frame itself reveals an unusual design for the mini levers with the release being a plunger on top of the lever. |
Picton |
1982 |
Picton Signal box, with 48 levers and 1 mini lever.
|
Picton |
2001 |
A more recent shot of the signal box at Picton.
|
Picton |
2001 |
The view of Picton station looking in the direction of Sydney.
|
Picton |
2001 |
A few passengers are awaiting the next service to Sydney in this view
looking down the line.
|
Pippita |
1981 |
A 48 shunts while a passenger train waits for workers.
|
Pippita |
1978 |
44209 is sandwiched between two Guards Vans at Pippita station.
|
Pippita |
1979 |
The simple rickety Pippita platform is seen here in this 1979 photo. Ahead is the line to Abattoirs which boasted a twice daily Rail Motor service. |
Pippita |
1979 |
The disc shunting signals at Pippita controlled by Flemington Goods Jct. |
Pleasant Hills |
1980 |
Standard design of the branch lines is shown in this 1980 photo of Pleasant
Hills 5 years after the line's closure. The station was located on the down
side of the line.
|
Pleasant Hills |
2001 |
Site of the station. Note that the nameboard is not the original.
|
Pleasant Hills |
2001 |
View of the silos, still used by Graincorp. The tracks have been covered
by gravel.
|
Pleasant Hills |
2001 |
Lever frame "E", overgrown by trees.
|
Pokataroo |
2002 |
The base of the jib crane.
|
Pokataroo |
1968 |
A view of the remote terminus station 7 years before it closed. |
Polona |
2002 |
The Sydney to Dubbo XPT passing through the one-time location of Polona.
|
Port Kembla |
1987 |
The brick Port Kembla signal box.
|
Port Kembla |
1987 |
The diagram inside Port Kembla signal box. The diagram shows the balloon
loop and nearby siding entrances. The box used a rotary switch panel.
|
Port Kembla |
2000 |
The tracks beyond Port Kembla extended to the Eastern Breakwater, and were
used by construction and maintenance trains.
|
Port Kembla |
2000 |
The disused construction track along the Eastern Breakwater.
|
Port Kembla North |
1987 |
Port Kembla North signal box was a busy location using levers. In front of the box is an Lysaght locomotive shunting the sidings. |
Port Kembla North |
1987 |
Port Kembla Sidings North diagram. |
Port Kembla North |
1987 |
Port Kembla Sidings North frame. |
Port Kembla North |
1987 |
Port Kembla Sidings North Box. |
Port Waratah |
1986 |
8126 + 8116 and another 81 duo are at the coal facility just south of BHP
at Selwyn St.
|
Portland |
1974 |
Portland station viewed from the town direction. A loaded train from the cement factory is arriving at the station. |
Portland |
1974 |
Portland station viewed from the town direction. A loaded train from the cement factory is arriving at the station from the Commonwealth Portland Cement Company's branch. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
Waiting between runs at the cement factory. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
Shunting at the cement factory. The town of Portland is visible in the background. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
Shunting at the cement factory. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
Empty wagons being hauled up the hill to the cement factory. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
Running two loaded wagons down the hill to the main line. |
Portland Cement Works |
1974 |
A loaded train with wagons containing bagged cement heads to the exchange sidings next to Portland station. The full wagons are left there and empties taken to the factory. |
Premer |
1996 |
An abandoned wagon sits in a siding at Premer.
|
Premer |
2001 |
The small station building and platform at Premer. These days the
station is only used for safeworking purposes.
|
Premer |
2001 |
The modern signalling hut sits on the platform.
|
Premer |
2001 |
The view looking down the line towards Werris Creek.
|
Premer |
2001 |
The view up the line towards Binnaway.
|
Premer |
2001 |
8143 heads west through the station at night. |
Pulletop |
1934 |
A Westby-bound train has stopped at the station. This is a view taken from the
goods platform looking back up towards The Rock.
|
Pulletop |
1994 |
No trace remains of the station, with the formation now being used as a road.
|
Pulletop |
2000 |
All that remains of Pulletop is the overgrown goods platform.
|
Punchbowl |
1985 |
A line-up of "Red Rattlers" (suburban single-deck electric trains)
taken in the Car Sidings at Punchbowl.
|
Queanbeyan |
1999 |
The impressively-presented station building, from the road approach.
|
Queanbeyan |
2002 |
Preserved steam locomotive 1210 running tender first through Queanbeyan yard.
|
Queanbeyan |
2002 |
The turntable in the yard at Queanbeyan.
|
Queanbeyan |
1989 |
A view looking across to the station in the direction of Sydney. |
Queanbeyan |
1989 |
A closer view of the F frame signal box. |
Queanbeyan |
1986 |
The signal box diagram. At the far right, the lines to Bombala and Canberra diverge. |
Queanbeyan |
1986 |
Staff instruments for the the sections that start or end at the location. |
Queens Wharf |
2002 |
A view of the original Queens Wharf platform looking towards East Maitland.
Its replacement was made of wood and no trace of it remains.
|
Quipolly |
1998 |
The local control panel at Quipolly. |
Rand |
1980 |
The station building 5 years after its closure.
|
Rand |
1980 |
The Staff and Ticket box at Rand still existed 5 years after closure in this
1980 photo.
|
Rand |
1997 |
Trains no longer disturb the silence at Rand any longer. This is the view
from the end of the line looking back towards the silos.
|
Ranelagh House |
2002 |
The simple platform serving the nearby tourist attraction of the same
name. This is the view looking towards Wollongong.
|
Rankins Springs |
1981 |
The view from the terminus looking across to the elevated water tank.
|
Rankins Springs |
1981 |
Another view of the water tank.
|
Rankins Springs |
1981 |
The turntable, looking in a southerly direction.
|
Rankins Springs |
1981 |
The turntable, looking towards the end of the loco siding.
|
Rankins Springs |
1996 |
The old turntable and water tank show that Rankins Springs was once
a significant terminus for steam operations.
|
Rankins Springs |
1996 |
A closer view of the water tank.
|
Rankins Springs |
2002 |
The large water tank remains from the days of steam locomotives.
|
Rankins Springs |
2002 |
The view from the end of the line at Rankins Springs, looking east
towards the silo.
|
Razorback |
1980 |
The A lever frame, diagram and signal telephone at the up end of
this dead end siding.
|
Razorback |
1980 |
Razorback diagram sits on a raised platform with the frame in the middle of nowhere. |
Redfern |
1968 |
A shot of steam loco 3246 just outside of Redfern station. |
Redfern |
1970 |
4002 sits on the turntable at Eveleigh. |
Redfern |
2001 |
A view of the indicator panel serving platform 12. |
Redhead |
2002 |
The base of the probably the Down Home signal. Like most of the rest of
the infrastructure, it was been cut up and pushed over the embankment.
|
Redhead |
2002 |
The view looking south along the Loop Line side of the platform.
|
Redhead |
2002 |
The view looking down the remains of the platform. The formation of
the Main Line is on the left.
|
Redhead |
2002 |
The concrete base is all that remains of the shelter and signal box.
|
Redhead |
2002 |
The supports of the water tank, at the down end of the platform.
|
Redhead Tunnel |
2002 |
At the up end of the one-time crossing loop is Redhead Tunnel.
This is the view the approach to the down portal.
|
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view from the Princes Road crossing looking towards the Babcock & Wilcox siding (out of view on right). |
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view looking down the Commonwealth Siding after it has crossed Princes Road. |
Regents Park |
1979 |
The point where the Commonwealth Siding crossed Princes Road. |
Regents Park |
1979 |
A closer view of the semaphore arm for No 4 signal. |
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view looking along to Commonwealth Siding towards its junction with the main line. |
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view looking along the Commonwealth Siding towards Regents Park, at the Park Road crossing.
|
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view looking down the Commonwealth Siding after it has crossed Park Road. |
Regents Park |
1981 |
The very rarely used Regents Park Junction Box.
|
Regents Park |
1979 |
The view looking south towards Regents Park from the former Jenkins St. pedestrian bridge. Inbetween the track can be seen the Regents Park Signal Box. The one-time branch to Potts Hill reservoir left the main line on the left side at this point. The Commonwealth Siding can be seen leading behind the bank on the right. |
Reka |
1999 |
Some poor condition rail is all that's left of the one-time Reka Siding.
|
Rhodes |
2001 |
A view of the emergency panel at Rhodes. |
Richmond |
1977 |
CPH 18 with two others draws into the station.
|
Richmond |
1977 |
The station building and nameboard.
|
Richmond |
1985 |
The view looking across to the platform, looking in the direction of Sydney. |
Richmond |
1985 |
DMU606 sits at the buffer stop at the end of the branch line. |
Richmond |
1985 |
DMU 606 has terminated at the station before heading back towards Sydney. |
Richmond |
1981 |
A trio of Rail Motors waiting for duty at the Richmond Engine shed with the local landmark of the tall palm tree. |
Richmond |
1984 |
The rickety engine shed. |
Richmond |
1984 |
The station building. |
Richmond |
1984 |
A view looking west across Richmond yard towards the engine shed and station. |
Richmond |
1984 |
The Richmond yard diagram, showing the turntable, engine shed and goods shed. The curved line above the platform is all that remains of the former line to Kurrajong. |
Richmond |
2001 |
The signal control board at Richmond. |
Richmond Vale No 1 Tunnel |
1995 |
A shot of the western portal. |
Richmond Vale No 3 Tunnel |
1989 |
The remains of the Surveyors Creek viaduct, near the tunnel. |
Riverstone |
1977 |
An electric train has stopped at Riverstone, at the time the limit
for electrification of the line.
|
Riverstone |
1977 |
736/636 have stopped at the station.
|
Robertson |
1977 |
CPH32 has paused at Robertson to pick up passengers before resuming its
journey to Moss Vale.
|
Robertson |
1977 |
The nameboard on the platform.
|
Robertson |
2002 |
The view looking down on the station from the bank opposite.
|
Robertson |
2002 |
The signal box on the platform.
|
Robertson |
2002 |
The gangers shed and level crossing at the Wollongong end of the station.
|
Rock Flat |
2000 |
The remains of the platform at Rock Flat. The track in the foreground served
the goods platform.
|
Rock Flat |
2000 |
The view from the north. The points in the foreground diverge to the goods
platform on the right.
|
Rockview |
2002 |
An unidentified platform located on what was once a down loop siding.
|
Rocky Ponds |
1966 |
A view of the two platforms and buildings at Rocky Ponds, believed to be
looking in the direction of Sydney.
|
Rocky Ponds |
1980 |
The site of Rocky Ponds station. No trace remains today.
|
Rookwood |
1978 |
A 442 leads a "U" Interurban train to the west, past the abandoned platforms
of Rookwood station.
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
Another signal post at Ropes Creek.
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
Another view of the station, from track level.
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
The signal diagram at Ropes Creek. Note that the section from
St Marys to near Ropes Creek was electrically signalled, and from there on
was mechanical signalling.
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
A couple of semaphores signals controlling the approach to Ropes Creek
station from the north. Note the remnants of catenary hanging in the
background.
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
The lever frame at Ropes Creek station. Some of the levers still
operate!
|
Ropes Creek |
1998 |
Ropes Creek station, viewed from the footbridge.
|
Ropes Creek DE |
1998 |
The buffer stop at the end of the branch, several hundred metres north
of Ropes Creek Station.
|
Rosehill |
1992 |
Another view of the signal box.
|
Rosehill |
1992 |
A view taken from the overhead footbridge looking towards Clyde showing the
skewed platform arrangement, platform mounted signal box - the removed horse
unloading platform was located approximately in the distance on the right at
the top of the signal post.
|
Rosehill |
1981 |
The Rosehill block instruments.
|
Rosehill |
1992 |
The platform-mounted Rosehill signal box (now demolished), looking towards
Camellia.
|
Rosehill |
1992 |
The view of the signal box, looking towards Clyde.
|
Rosehill |
1981 |
The interior of Rosehill Box.
|
Rosehill |
1982 |
4904 4915 head up from the Sandown branch with a load of oil tankers past Rosehill (Racecourse) station. Rosehill Signal Box was "switched out" most of the time and usually only used on race days. |
Rosewood |
1984 |
A view of the vandalised Rosewood station looking in the up direction.
|
Roslyn |
2001 |
The goods loading bank is one of the few remaining signs at Roslyn.
|
Roslyn |
2001 |
A second short platform of uncertain purpose, about 50m down the line from
the one-time station location.
|
Roslyn |
2001 |
The location of the junction for the branch line to Taralga. The bank
behind the line is the remains of the formation, which curved around to the
right of the stand of trees and out to the the right of the frame.
|
Roto |
1982 |
8008 heads an up train which has paused for safeworking duties.
|
Roto |
1982 |
A view of the short platform and station building, looking west.
|
Roto |
1982 |
The signal diagram.
|
Roto |
1982 |
The 8-lever frame in the signal box.
|
Rowan Street |
2002 |
Beyond the site of Rowan Street, the line line traverses an impressive
viaduct before the bridge over the Namoi River in the distance.
|
Rutherford Racecourse |
1992 |
A view of the approach to the dilapidated racecourse station.
|
Rutherford Racecourse |
1992 |
The station with one of the old trams sitting adjacent.
|
Ryan |
2001 |
The remains of the one-time loading bank.
|
Ryan |
2001 |
The milepost 100m from the down end of the platform.
|
Rydal |
2002 |
The view looking down the line towards Rydal Station. The empty sleepers
carried the recently-lifted Up Main.
|
Rydal |
2002 |
The station building is on the down platform, in this view looking towards
Bathurst.
|
Rydal |
2002 |
The signal box on the down platform.
|
Rydal |
2002 |
The down end of the platform shows the now partially-filled dock platform.
|
Rydalmere |
1989 |
A platform elevation of the now demolished and replaced Rydalmere Station
from the then goods yard.
|
Rydalmere |
1990 |
A closer view of the now demolished and replaced Rydalmere Station looking
towards Camellia. Between the short creek crossing and the
Up Camellia Landmark signal in the distance is the entry into the now
removed Rheem Siding.
|
Rydalmere |
1990 |
Rydalmere Station looking towards Camellia from the Victoria
Road overbridge. This station building and platform has since been
demolished and replaced in the same position but on the opposite side of the
main line where the short goods sidings are seen in the picture. The Up
Camellia Landmark signal is visible in the distance.
|
Rylstone |
1999 |
A photo showing the well-preserved station at Rylstone.
|
Sandgate Cemetery |
2001 |
A close-up of the brick platform.
|
Sandgate Cemetery |
2001 |
The platform has been extended north with a wooden structure.
|
Sandgate Cemetery |
1992 |
The station and loop, and up lever frame are still substantially intact,
in this view taken 7 years after the short branch was closed.
|
Sandgate Cemetery |
1982 |
Sandgate Cemetery in 1982 showing a cemetery train which had no passenger traffic, the interest in the train by this time was dead. |
Sandown |
1992 |
Sandown signal box, looking towards the end of the line, one part of which
curves away to the left behind the signal box towards the Parramatta River.
The other siding runs into the Shell Refinery. The Boral Plasterboard factory
is in the background on the right.
|
Sandown |
1992 |
Sandown signal box, before it was demolished.
|
Sandown |
1986 |
A diesel railmotor set approaches Sandown platform in 1986, looking straight down the line to Camellia. |
Sandown |
1983 |
RM's 18 and 12 wait at the stark Sandown platform in 1983.
|
Sandy Flat |
2001 |
The overgrown remains of the platform, looking towards Wallangarra.
|
Sandy Hollow |
2002 |
The junction of the one-time main line to Sandy Hollow. The line to
Ulan and Gulgong curves away on the left, with the first 100m of the
branch line available as a perway siding.
|
Sayers Lake |
1982 |
The very minimal steel platform at Sayers Lake, looking east.
|
Sayers Lake |
1982 |
The view of the station, looking north.
|
Scarborough |
1980 |
Scarborough Signal Box.
|
Scarborough |
1986 |
Scarborough diagram showing very little changes over the years. |
Scarborough |
1986 |
Scarborough Box was opened in 1916 and by tradition a plate was placed over the door. These were sought after by many a collector. This one remains secure in 1986. |
Scarborough |
1982 |
The view looking aouth, at the southern end of the station. On the left is the signal box and former dock siding. Behind the locomotive can be seen the yard and South Clifton Colliery sidings. |
Scone |
2000 |
The nondescript road side of the station. As well as being the northern
limit of CityRail operations, the building also provides a coffee shop.
|
Scone |
2000 |
The view south along the relatively narrow platform.
|
Scone |
2000 |
The goods crane is still present, just beyond the southern end of the
station.
|
Scone |
2000 |
The view north along the platform, showing the station building.
|
Scouts Camp Platform |
2002 |
The fallen 17 mile post, which would have been just beyond the location
of the one-time Scouts Platform.
|
Shepherds |
1980 |
A lonely sign stands in this 1980 photo of the location of Shepherds Siding.
|
Shepherds |
2002 |
The silo and level crossing at Shepherds, looking the up direction.
|
Sigway |
1983 |
The basic platform and sign at Sigway.
|
Silverton |
1997 |
The abandoned station building at Silverton.
|
Silverton |
1997 |
A light-weight water tank is lies near the approach to the station.
|
Silverton |
1982 |
The view looking east towards the station remains. |
Silverton |
1982 |
The view looking west towards the small water tank. |
Silverton |
1982 |
A closer view of the small elevated water tank. |
Silverton |
1982 |
A closer view of the small elevated water tank. |
Silverton |
1982 |
The view looking east towards the station and Broken Hill. |
Silverton |
1982 |
A scotch block on the track at the western end of the location. |
Silverton |
1982 |
A bridge abutment on the Broken Hill side of Silverton. |
Silverton |
1982 |
A bridge abutment on the Broken Hill side of Silverton. |
Silverton |
1982 |
The remains of a small bridge, looking towards Silverton. |
Silverton |
1982 |
Another view of the remains of a small bridge, looking towards Silverton. |
Silverton |
1982 |
The view looking from the former bridge along the formation towards Broken Hill. |
Silverton |
1982 |
The view looking across the former level crossing towards the famous Silverton Hotel. |
South Gundagai |
1987 |
The displaced sleepers from the former crossing over the Hume Highway.
|
South Gundagai |
1987 |
The cabin used to activate the warning lights at the one-time level crossing
over the Hume Highway.
|
Spring Hill |
2002 |
The view from the well-preserved up platform at the remains of the
down platform.
|
Spring Hill |
2002 |
The view looking towards Sydney of the well-preserved brick up-side platform.
|
Spring Hill |
2002 |
The view of the up end of the yard, showing the base of the jib crane.
In the middle distance were the one-time wheat loading sidings.
|
Spring Hill |
2002 |
The up dock platform is still present, although overgrown.
|
Spring Hill |
2002 |
3801 on a tour train passing through Spring Hill.
|
Spring Ridge |
1996 |
8130 pulling an ARHS tour crosses 8215/8141 wheat train at Spring Ridge.
|
Spring Ridge |
1998 |
The location diagram inside the signal box. |
Springwood |
2000 |
The signaller's control desk at Springwood. |
St Heliers |
1986 |
St Heliers Signal Box on was situated between Grasstree and Muswellbrook. This
52 lever box served the junction to the Muswellbrook No.2 Colliery Branch.
The utilitarian design of the box was destroyed by a runaway train on August
28th, 1987.
|
St Heliers |
1986 |
The interior of the St Heliers Signal Box.
|
St Heliers |
1988 |
After saint heliers signal box was destroyed by a run away coal train there was a temporary signal box erected; this was used for about 2 years. |
St James |
2001 |
The older-style bench seat and station sign board typical of the station.
|
St James |
2001 |
A view of the station entry barriers showing some of the original fixtures.
|
St James |
2001 |
The view along platform 2 showing the old architectural features in contrast
with a new train status displays.
|
St James |
2002 |
View of the southbound platform at St James station, looking towards
the back of the train (north).
|
St James |
2001 |
The wall tiles, iron railings and wooden handrails which are a feature of
the station.
|
St Marys |
2001 |
A view of the signaller's control desk at St Marys. Of note is that this is the point where the Main West reduces fro 4 tracks to 2. |
Stanford Main No 2 Colliery |
2001 |
The view from the road shows a number of surviving buildings.
|
Stanwell Park |
1996 |
Looking down on Stanwell Park. The station is at the far right, just beyond
the tunnel. A "V Set" is heading up the hill towards Sydney.
|
Stockinbingal |
1976 |
The view looking west along the pair of platforms making up the station.
|
Stockinbingal |
1976 |
The wooden nameboard, advertising the existence of the branch line to Forbes.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
The station basks in temporary sunshine, in this view from the road.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
The view looking west from the platform end. The left hand running
line goes to Temora, while the right hand one heads towards Parkes.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
The platform and station, looking in the direction of Cootamundra. The
station shares its unusual architecture with Canowindra.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
A gangers' trolley sits on a short section of rail opposite the platform.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
The view along the well-maintained station, looking in the direction
of Cootamundra.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
These days, Stockinbingal station's role is reduce to that of a signal
box.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
Another view on the platform.
|
Stockinbingal |
2001 |
The view in the direction of Cootamundra and Sydney.
|
Stockinbingal |
1997 |
The view looking towards Sydney. The track from left to road are the silo road, siding, Parkes and Temora lines. |
Stockinbingal |
1997 |
The western end of the yard. The siding ends and the two main lines diverge. |
Stockinbingal |
1997 |
The view looking towards Sydney. Note the two semaphore arms on the gantry. |
Stockinbingal |
1983 |
Stockinbingal showing two platforms in better times with passenger trains. 44205 and a 48 lead an up freight. |
Stonehenge |
2001 |
The view looking towards Glen Innes.
|
Stonehenge |
2001 |
The view looking towards Guyra.
|
Strathaird |
1980 |
23 years after the line closed, Strathaird still retained its basic shelter
and sign board.
|
Strathaird |
1980 |
The view looking back towards Roslyn, showing the station and overgrown loading
bank.
|
Strathaird |
2001 |
The formation is clearly visible near where it crosses the dirt road between
Mount Rae and Strathaird.
|
Strathfield |
1997 |
A down North Coast XPT approaches platform 3 as passengers wait to board. |
Stroud Road |
1982 |
The goods shed, looking south. The station is on the right.
|
Stroud Road |
1982 |
The yard and station, looking towards Sydney.
|
Stroud Road |
1982 |
A closer view of the station.
|
Stroud Road |
2002 |
The view looking south from the short platform at Stroud Road platform. The
car in the platform is Rail Motor Society's No 1.
|
Stroud Road |
2002 |
The Rail Motor Society's No 7 and 1 cars stopped at the short platform
at Stroud Road.
|
Stroud Road |
2002 |
The Rail Motor Society's No 7 and 1 cars stopped at the platform,
in this view looking south.
|
Stroud Road |
1995 |
The view looking south from the Stroud Road Railway Station. |
Stuart Town |
2002 |
The view looking up the line towards Sydney. Note the raised platform
built on top of the original, to bring it up the height of modern
passenger trains.
|
Stuart Town |
2002 |
The view looking up the line showing the platform and station building.
|
Stuart Town |
2002 |
The rear of the restored station building reveals the preserved entrance
gates.
|
Sugarloaf Tunnel |
1987 |
The western end of the tunnel, near the site of Six Mile Loop. |
Sulphide Junction |
1981 |
A goods train headed by 4474 and 4851 is about to exchange staffs outside the Sulphide Junction signal box. The train appears to be running "wrong road" on the Down Main. |
Sulphide Street |
1998 |
A photo of the Sulphide Street station, now a museum. |
Sunnyside |
2001 |
The view looking towards Tenterfield.
|
Sunnyside |
2001 |
The view looking towards Tenterfield.
|
Sunnyside |
2001 |
The view looking towards Wallangarra.
|
Sydenham |
1984 |
Interior of Sydenham Box showing the 70 mini lever frame although at
the time of the photo only the first 59 were in use, all the rest were
"spare" or missing and the plates as well.
|
Table Top |
2001 |
The station was situated on the opposite (down) side of the line. No
trace remains today.
|
Table Top |
1980 |
The simplistic Signal Box diagram at Table Top. |
Table Top |
1980 |
Table Top station still neat and tidy stands quiet in the early morning of a November day. The Signal Box is to the left on the platform. |
Tahmoor |
2001 |
A sunny view of Tahmoor station.
|
Tahmoor |
1987 |
Before extensions and modernization Tahmoor showed itself as a typical country station.. |
Tahmoor |
1980 |
Tahmoor station seems to be a bike track on a Sunday in 1980. |
Tallong |
1980 |
A sleepy Sunday afternoon photo of Tallong station.
|
Tallong |
1980 |
Interior of Tallong Signal Box showing the blocks instruments. |
Tallong |
1980 |
Tallong Signal Box diagram in 1980. |
Tallong |
1980 |
A 1980 view of a quiet Tallong station. |
Tamworth |
2001 |
The view of the very much in-use station at Tamworth, from the
road side.
|
Tamworth |
2001 |
The view along the well-kept platform.
|
Tamworth |
2002 |
The road-side entrance to the impressive station building.
|
Tamworth |
1997 |
The yard diagram at West Tamworth. The former branch to Barraba enters from the right bottom. |
Tarago |
2002 |
The road-side view of the station building.
|
Tarago |
2002 |
The platform features modern seating and a new coat of paint.
|
Tarago |
2002 |
The railway-side view of the station.
|
Tarago |
2002 |
The view looking along the platform.
|
Tarago |
2002 |
The goods shed at Tarago.
|
Taralga |
1980 |
The view looking up the line of the remains at Taralga. The passenger
platform is on the right.
|
Taralga |
2001 |
The view looking across towards Taralga. The loading bank is visible on
the left and the remains of the turntable pit are on the right. The
station was opposite the bank near the large tree.
|
Taralga |
2001 |
A recent shot looking towards the end of the line. The passenger platform
is on the left.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The view looking towards Bathurst from the footbridge. The station buildings
have been recently painted.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The western approaches to the station.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The view from the up end of the station showing the truncated water column
(the water tank is out of sight behind the left end of the footbridge).
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The view looking towards Sydney. The structure in the foreground is the
signal box.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The remains of the dock siding at the down end of the platform.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
The remains of the yard. A couple of tracks are still used as Perway
Sidings. The line to the left of the short white post in the distance is
the beginning of the branch line to Oberon.
|
Tarana |
2002 |
Not long after leaving the Main West, the line crosses the Fish River
over a steel span bridge.
|
Tarcutta |
1984 |
Tarcutta station had obviously seen better days when this photo was taken in
1984. At the time it was being used as a depot by the Department of Main
Roads.
|
Tarcutta |
2000 |
The station building and platform are almost hidden by scrub in this
pre-fire photograph.
|
Tarcutta |
2000 |
The small goods shed, which appears to be a much shortened version of
the G2 type. This was being used as a storage depot for road crews at the
time this photograph was taken.
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
A newspaper report of the burning down of Tarcutta Station (supplied
by Debra Argus).
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
Photos from the newspaper report of the burning down of Tarcutta Station
(supplied by Debra Argus).
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
The yard is mainly buried under gravel and grass. This view shows the gantry
crane, the remains of the station and platform, the lamp hut, and another
unidentified building.
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
Not much remains in this post-fire view of the station and platform.
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
Only the chimneys and some corrugated iron remain of the station building.
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
The 6-lever frame is suspended among the ashes of the station building.
|
Tarcutta |
2000 |
The men's toilet and lamp room, this is the only building left
standing after the fire in early 2001.
|
Tarcutta |
2001 |
The lamp room and toilet hut, with the gantry crane in the background.
|
Taree |
1987 |
44209 on the North Mail running 5 hours late passes the gates at Taree North. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree North Diagram in 1987. |
Taree |
1987 |
The gates over Macquarie Street, controlled by Taree North signal box. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree North gate wheels and levers were work for the Signalman. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree North Box |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree South Box. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree South diagram. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree South diagram close up. |
Taree |
1987 |
An assortment of signals, controlled by Taree South signal box. |
Taree |
1987 |
Two 80 class locomotives on a south bound freight waiting for clearance. |
Taree |
1987 |
Taree yard looking south. |
Tarro |
1996 |
A Newcastle-bound Endeavour set pauses momentarily at the unattended
station of Tarro. The Coal Roads are visible at the far right.
|
Tarro |
1996 |
8202 leads an empty coal train past a loaded train at Tarro.
|
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
The lever frame inside the signal box. |
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
A close-up view of the automatic staff exchanger which was ready for a north bound freight. |
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
Taken in 1982 shows the how the Station Master was proud of his green thumb and received some local awards for his vegetation displays. |
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
The view looking north across the yard towards the station. |
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
The view looking south as a north-bound passenger service passes through. |
Telegraph Point |
1982 |
The yard diagram. |
Temora |
1976 |
A 600 class railcar has stopped to exchange passengers before heading on
to Lake Cargelligo.
|
Temora |
1976 |
The decaying nameboard on the platform, showing the destinations available
from Temora.
|
Temora |
1997 |
The sign reads, "Change here for Griffith, Hillston, Lake Cargelligo,
Rankins Springs, Burcher and Naradhan Lines". Only Griffith is currently
served by passenger trains.
|
Temora |
1997 |
The semaphore signals at the down end of the platform.
|
Temora |
2002 |
A view looking towards Cootamundra, showing a loading bank, silos and possibly
a grain shed.
|
Temora |
2002 |
8150 sits in a siding at the northern end of the yard.
|
Temora |
1997 |
An oil tanker sits in the dock. |
Temora |
1997 |
The view looking across at the silos and the oil dock. |
Tenterfield |
1977 |
The North Mail, hauled by 4441 in tuscan livery, has terminated at
Tenterfield before beginning its journey back south.
|
Tenterfield |
1977 |
The unusual lettering of the station nameboard.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
The brick-faced platform and nameboard in recent times.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
The view from the northern end of the platform.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
The view looking north along the restored platform.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
The view from the southern end of the platform.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
The baggage scales on display at the railway museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
A view of the one-time crew barrack building.
|
Tenterfield |
1997 |
The station building at Tenterfield has been preserved as a museum
by locals.
|
Tenterfield |
1998 |
The angled light highlights the architecture of the station building.
|
Tenterfield |
1998 |
The view along the station looking up the line towards Sydney.
|
Tenterfield |
2002 |
The platform now looks more like a jungle than a railway station!
|
Tenterfield |
2002 |
The ornate decorations of the road-side view of the station are well
preserved.
|
Tenterfield |
2002 |
The view looking down the platform in the direction of Sydney.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
A baggage cart on display at the railway museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
A baggage cart on display at the railway museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
A baggage cart on display at the railway museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
A restored luggage trolley sits on the platform.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
The restored parcel van which sits on the platform road.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
Restored desk equipment, which is part of the museum now residing in the
station building.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
A restored fettler's cart on display at the museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1996 |
Restored platform signs.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
The restored ticket cabinet on display at the museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
A restored rail trike is in display in the waiting room at the museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1999 |
Restored section telephone and safeworking equipment on display at the museum.
|
Tenterfield |
1998 |
A view looking north along the preserved station. |
Teralba |
2002 |
The view of the station and down platform.
|
The Gib Tunnel |
2001 |
A northbound Xplorer set, having just left the Gib Tunnel.
|
The Gib Tunnel |
2001 |
The north portal of the new Gib Tunnel.
|
The Gib Tunnel (1st) |
2001 |
The Old Gib tunnel is now private property, being used by the
Mittagong Mushroom company.
|
The Rock |
1997 |
The Rock Station, with the adjacent silos and the landmark peak in the
background. The line in the centre is the beginning of the branch to
Oaklands.
|
The Rock |
2000 |
8161 has just attached to a grain train headed by 4x48 class locos. This
train has recently arrived off the branch line to Oaklands.
|
The Rock |
1970 |
A crossing of trains at The Rock. |
The Rock |
1980 |
The Rock Signal Box was a classic example of a NSWGR Signal Box down to the ubiquitous finials. |
The Rock |
1980 |
Diagram in The Rock Signal Box shows how the station boasted an engine shed, turntable, stockyard are and of course this was the junction to the Oaklands Branch. |
The Rock |
1980 |
This unused gas lamp was a reminder of the old days for many years on The Rock station. |
The Rock |
1980 |
On a very wet November day in 1980 The Rock station looked dreary except for a bicyclist on the platform. |
The Rock ABA Terminal |
1997 |
The ABA grain loading facility, which is located on the Up side of the branch line, about 3kms from the mainline junction. |
The Rock ABA Terminal |
1997 |
The base of the silos and loading structure at the ABA grain facility. |
The Royal National Park |
2001 |
The view looking along the station towards the end of the line.
|
The Royal National Park |
2001 |
The signal box at the terminus station, now repainted in a rather unusual
colour scheme.
|
The Royal National Park |
2001 |
The gutted coloured light signal post, which was once the departure signal.
|
The Royal National Park |
2001 |
The approach to the station. In the original layout, the platform was
directly behind the box, with two sidings to the right and three
to the right. The concrete base on the left was for Frame B, and is a
relic of the original yard.
|
The Royal National Park |
2002 |
A section of abandoned signal troughing near the terminus.
|
Thirlmere |
1983 |
The nameboard and station building.
|
Thirlmere |
1993 |
The view along Thirlmere's platform, looking south towards Mittagong.
The RTM premises are out of shot on the right.
|
Thirroul |
1986 |
Thirroul Signal Box had a tremendous view of the ranges and a decent size yard to look after. |
Thirroul |
1986 |
Thirroul Signal Box had a tremendous view of the ranges and a decent size yard to look after. |
Thirroul |
1986 |
Thirrould had a Frame B on the south side of the platforms, the diagram shows location and control parameters. |
Thirroul |
1966 |
Looking out of the roundhouse north towards the turntable at Thirroul. 5597 was returning to Sydney on a tour to Kiama. |
Thirroul |
1966 |
Thirroul's electric turntable looking to the east in October 1966. 5597 was returning to Sydney on a tour to Kiama. |
Thirroul |
1966 |
Thirroul yard from near the station looking north in October 1966. |
Thornleigh |
1981 |
The view looking south along the down platform.
|
Thornleigh |
1978 |
View of the 16 lever frame at Thornleigh Signal box.
|
Tichborne |
1986 |
The overgrown platform still has a signboard. |
Tocumwal |
1998 |
Tocumwal station from the north. The lines to the right are the broad gauge
line from Victoria. They are used for container transfer and picking up grain,
from silos approx 1 km to the north-east. The area to the left housed the
standard gauge yard.
|
Tocumwal |
1998 |
This standard-gauge turntable is still present, north-west of the station.
Tocumwal station is visible in the left distance.
|
Tocumwal |
1998 |
The station building at Tocumwal is still present. A recent attempt was made
to preserve it, but the building is currently boarded up.
|
Tocumwal |
1998 |
This lever frame is actually on the platform, on the western side of the
platform.
|
Togar |
1998 |
The local panel at Togar signal box. |
Tomingley West |
1986 |
The truncated platform still has a primitive shelter and signpost. |
Toongi |
2001 |
The area has been disturbed by non-railway activities, but the shelter and lever frame can be seen in the view looking south. |
Toongi |
2001 |
A view of the line beyond the station where it passes alongside a house. |
Tootool |
2001 |
The site of the one-time passenger platform.
|
Tootool |
2001 |
The grain silos, which are still in use.
|
Top Points |
1980 |
1072 departing Top Points for the bottom station. |
Toronto |
2001 |
The view looking towards the terminus.
|
Toronto |
2001 |
The well-preserved station building and platform.
|
Toronto |
2001 |
The view looking down from station entrance.
|
Toronto |
2001 |
The up home signal at the approaches to Toronto station. Lake Macquarie
is visible between the trees on the left.
|
Tottenham |
1986 |
The view looking across at the one-time station building. |
Town Hall |
1999 |
The view looking down over platforms 1 and 2. The "Zoo Train" is stopped at the station. |
Towrang |
1980 |
The original Towrang Signal Box on the truncated platform in 1980. |
Towrang |
1980 |
Towrang Signal Box diagram. |
Trajere |
1997 |
The home signal is still present, but it appears that no train has run to
Trajere recently. This is the view looking towards Eugowra.
|
Trewilga |
1940 |
Workers pose in front of the sign board on the platform. |
Trewilga |
1940 |
Bagged wheat being loaded onto wagons. |
Trundle |
1986 |
The view looking across at the station buildings. |
Trundle |
2001 |
The 509 mileage post, at the location where the up home signal once
stood. This view is looking back towards Bogan Gate.
|
Trundle |
2001 |
The view in Trundle yard, looking south towards Bogan Gate.
|
Trundle |
2001 |
The remains of the up home signal, since removed. Train Order Working
now controls movements on this branch.
|
Trundle |
2001 |
The grain siding and silo at Trundle.
|
Tuggerah |
2002 |
The view looking south along the two platforms making up the station.
|
Tuggeranong |
2002 |
The remains of the goods loading bank at Tuggeranong.
|
Tullamore |
1986 |
The view looking across at the station buildings. |
Tullamore |
2001 |
The view looking towards Bogan Gate.
|
Tullamore |
2001 |
The remains of Tullamore yard.
|
Tullamore |
2001 |
The view from the Sydney end looking towards the Goods and Silo siding. |
Tullamore |
2001 |
The view from the north looking along the Goods siding towards Sydney. |
Tullibigeal |
2001 |
The view looking towards town in the up direction. The Up Home signal
arm has been removed.
|
Tumbarumba |
1976 |
The rear of the station building. Some graffiti on the building reads, "Tumba Railway + RIP". |
Tumbarumba |
1987 |
A close up of the wooden-faced platform and station building. The area is
still in good condition considering it is 13 years since the last train
ran.
|
Tumbarumba |
1987 |
Another view of the station and surrounding area.
|
Tumbarumba |
1997 |
Ten years later, all traces of the platform and station are gone. The goods
platform and main line are still present. The line in the foreground
is the one-time engine siding.
|
Tumbarumba |
1997 |
The elevated water tank is still present in the remains of the yard.
|
Tumut |
1976 |
The A Frame and diagram at Tumut.
|
Tumut |
1976 |
Passengers and staff wander on the station, as CPHs 11 and 1 wait before
starting on the return journey.
|
Tumut |
1997 |
The station building at Tumut was re-used for the short-lived Mountain High
Railway.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The former station master's residence, on the south-westerly side of the yard.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The view of the station building looking down the yard to the buffer stops.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The former entrance to the Station Masters office - it had been reused as an
art and craft shop.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The road side view of the station building. Beyond the chimney is the remains
of the small loading platform for goods and parcels, made out of sleepers.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The gents lavatory constructed out of corrugated iron, a typical design used
extensively throughout NSW country locations.
|
Tumut |
1999 |
The view looking towards Gilmore. Lever Frame A stands silent sentinel just
beyond the platform ramp.
|
Tumut |
2002 |
The end of the siding at the old Butter Factory. |
Tumut |
2000 |
A view looking towards the station building. |
Uardry |
2000 |
The area is littered with rusting remains of pieces of infrastructure.
|
Ulan |
1999 |
The signal control board at Ulan, controlling the entry and exit of trains from the Ulan Coal Loader balloon loop. |
Ulong |
2002 |
Ulong station still sports its small shelter and nameboard.
|
Ungarie |
2001 |
The view looking towards Temora, standing next to the No 1 siding. The Lake Cargelligo branch is to the right and the grain siding is in front of the bunker, on the left. |
Ungarie |
1983 |
Railset 704 604 have stopped at Ungarie before heading south towards Sydney. |
Uralla |
2000 |
A view of Uralla Station, with yard remains in the background.
|
Uralla |
1992 |
The view looking north as 4484 heads a northbound train through the station. |
Urana |
1980 |
Urana station is looking rather disheveled in this 1980 photograph.
|
Urana |
1980 |
The diagram in the signal box.
|
Urana |
1980 |
Urana was a staff exchange station in 1980. Boree Creek has lost its
staff station status at this time, as evidenced by the new label.
|
Urana |
1998 |
This view shows the approach to the silo from the buffer stop on
the end of the elevated silo siding. The line to the right is the
main line. The town of Urana is behind the trees in the right
background.
|
Urangeline East |
1980 |
A view of the station 5 years after closure.
|
Uranquinty |
2001 |
A view of the yard looking south. The platform with a signalling hut
still remains. The silos are still in use. The one-time branch to
Kywong left the loop siding behind the silos.
|
Uranquinty |
1980 |
This 1980 picture of Uranquinty station shows it still in use and boasting a station staff. |
Uranquinty |
1980 |
4201 resplendent in "125" colours sits alone in the loop in Uranquinty after detaching itself from a short freight from the south and awaits the arrival of 4822 from the north. |
Uranquinty |
1980 |
Uranquinty Signal Box diagram. |
Uranquinty |
1980 |
Uranquinty was the junction for the Kywong branch which was closed 5 years earlier, but the staff and ticket box still remained in the Signal Box. |
Uranquinty |
1980 |
4201 in patriotic green and gold trundles into Uranquinty yard with a short freight from the south in 1980. Even the well-utilised "S" trucks still were in use. |
Vales Point Coal Unloader |
1982 |
A 442 class loco at the head of a train being unloaded on the balloon loop. |
Valley Heights |
2001 |
A view of Valley Heights station, looking in the direction of Sydney.
The tracks from left to right are the Down Main, Down Refuge Siding,
Engine Loop and Coal Storage Siding (just visible in distance).
|
Valley Heights |
1993 |
A view of the turntable and surrounding roundhouse.
|
Villawood |
1980 |
The view looking west towards the station and the Southern Portland Cement sidings. |
Vineyard |
1984 |
A very tattered Vineyard station in 1984. |
Wagga Wagga |
2000 |
The view looking long the platform in the direction of Albury.
|
Wagga Wagga |
2000 |
The view of the yard, from the platform looking in the direction of Sydney.
The three lines extending under the gantry into the distance are the
Platform Loop, Main Line and former branch line to Tumbarumba.
|
Wagga Wagga |
2002 |
A collection of railway equipment opposite the station.
|
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
Wagga diagram as it appeared in 1980, the Tumbarumba branch can be seen top left. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
A close up view of Wagga's diagram showing the positions of the frames. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
Frame D controlled the operations of points & catch points between the 2 loco sidings and Nos 1, 2 & 3 sidings. 1. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
Frame E controlled the points from the through road to No.1 Siding which became the branch to Tumbarumba. 6E controlled the signal from the siding to the branch which was linked to a clearance bar. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
Frame F controlled the crossover and slip points between the through & platform roads and also the No.2 goods siding which lead to the North Dock. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
A very late running No.4 Spirit of Progress due to locomotive failure sits opposite the Signal Box at Wagga Wagga. The view looking south shows the rear of the train with the two sleeping cars. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
The Signal Box in 1980. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
The staff instruments to Kapooka (left) & Bomen on the right. 1980. |
Wagga Wagga |
1980 |
42217, 4438 & 48134 head north on a freight in 1980. Note the slip points on frame F have just been disconnected. Yard simplification had just started. |
Wakool |
1910 |
A historic photo of Wakool Station. |
Wakool |
1999 |
The station building and platform remains at Wakool.
|
Walcha Road |
2002 |
A view of the station and yard, facing north.
|
Walcha Road |
2002 |
The view of the station looking towards Sydney.
|
Walcha Road |
2002 |
The back platform at the station, with its track now lifted.
|
Walla Walla |
1980 |
The station is rather the worse for wear in this photo.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
The NSW/Qld border plinth on the platform at Wallangarra.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
A view to the west along the border looking across the narrow gauge yard.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
A wooden diagram showing the layout of the station and yard.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
A restored room inside the station building.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
The view from the NSW end of the platform. The NSW platform is on the right,
the Queensland platform is on the left.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
The view from the Queensland end of the platform. The NSW platform is on the
left, the Queensland platform is on the right.
|
Wallangarra |
2001 |
The view looking west of the goods store shed and crew barracks.
|
Wallangarra |
1988 |
A shot of part of the dual gauge triangle in the yard. This is at the top of the wye, with the main line running from the south (left) to the north (right) in the background. The south leg on the left is standard gauge. The narrow gauge south leg is visible just behind the person standing on the rail. |
Wallangarra |
1988 |
A close up of view of the water column on the NSW Railway side of the station. |
Wallangarra |
1988 |
A view showing the Queensland Railway bull-nose awning as against the NSW Railways flat-style awning. In the background is Queensland locomotive 1503. |
Wallangarra |
1996 |
The view of the New South Wales platform at Wallangarra, viewed from the NSW end. |
Wallangarra |
1996 |
The view of the Queensland platform at Wallangarra, viewed from the NSW end. QR was still running trains to Wallangarra at this time. |
Wallarobba |
1982 |
The view looking back up the line in the direction of Sydney.
|
Wallarobba |
1982 |
A closer view of the up end of the station, including the name board.
|
Wallarobba |
1982 |
The mens toilets, at the up end of the station.
|
Wallarobba |
1982 |
The view looking north along the station.
|
Wallendbeen |
2001 |
The view of Wallendbeen station looking in the up direction (towards
Sydney).
|
Wallendbeen |
2001 |
The view looking south, showing the nearby silos.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
Looking across to the up platform.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
The view along the platform looking towards Sydney.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
A close-up of the station building on the up platform.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
The fireplace still remains within the waiting room.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
The waiting room also has the ticket window and noticeboard.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
The view looking along the up platform towards Albury.
|
Wallendbeen |
2002 |
The station name board.
|
Wallerawang |
1996 |
5910 has just been given the go-ahead to depart the station on a tour
to Clandulla.
|
Wallerawang |
2002 |
The now abandoned Wallerawang West Signal Box.
|
Wallerawang |
2002 |
The 50-lever frame is still present inside the Wallerawang West box, although
everything else (including the connections) have been removed.
|
Wallerawang |
2002 |
The junction at Wallerawang West. The Main West in on the left, while the
line on the right is the branch line to Mudgee and eventually Gwabegar.
|
Wallerawang |
2002 |
The goods shed between Wallerawang Station and the West Signal Box.
|
Walsh Point |
2001 |
The view looking up the Master Siding towards Kooragang Island. |
Walsh Point |
2001 |
The view looking down the master siding towards the dead end. The silo in the distance is the Australian Cement Works. |
Walsh Point |
2001 |
The view looking up the siding into the Australian Cement Siding. |
Walsh Point |
2001 |
The Eastern Nitrogen Sidings on the eastern side of Walsh POint. |
Walsh Point |
2001 |
The view looking towards the end of the line along Rotten Row, used to store derelict wagons. |
Warialda |
1999 |
The unusual sign-board, in front of the silos, indicates the location of
Warialda Station.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The triangular turning siding at Warren, with a silo adjacent to the
arm of the triangle furthest from the station. It is unclear if
this silo is in use.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The view from the platform looking back towards Nevertire. The line branching
off the the far right is one leg of the turning triangle. The one-time
goods shed was just beyond the crane.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The view of the platform and yard, looking towards the end of the line. The
line on the far left is a leg of the turning triangle.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The overgrown concrete platform still remains.
|
Warren |
2002 |
Remains of structures in the yard, including the base of the jib crane,
a loading bank and water column.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The sign on the door of the safeworking hut.
|
Warren |
2002 |
The stop block at the end of the short branch line to Warren.
|
Warren |
2002 |
This is the bridge where the Warren line crosses a creek about 5km
from Warren, looking towards Nevertire.
|
Warwick Farm Junction |
1983 |
The one-time Warwick Farm Junction Signal Box. This sat on the down
side of the line, just before the down-side facing junction.
|
Warwick Farm Junction |
1985 |
This unusual lever was released by a key held at Cabramatta Jct Box. This duplex lock lever was released by a key held at Cabramatta Jct Signal Box and the lever's purpose was to engage or shut down a switch to the overhead lines giving the trains power to travel the Racecourse Branch. |
Warwick Farm Junction |
1985 |
1985 still saw mid week race trains to Warwick farm Racecourse. Here is a race train coming from the Racecourse Branch onto the up line to head to Sydney Central. |
Warwick Farm Junction |
1983 |
This tiny Box was only open on race days serving the branch to the racecourse. |
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1980 |
The Warwick Farm Racecourse Signal Box sat opposite the up end of the the
platform. The tracks from left to right are the dead-end Car Siding, the
crossover from the Run Around Siding and the Platform Road.
|
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1978 |
The signals protecting the Hume Highway level crossing, in this view
looking towards the racecourse.. In the foreground is the Down Home and in
the background is the Up Starting signal. Both signal were controlled from
the Racecourse Box.
|
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1986 |
A mid-week Warwick Farm single deck racetrain approaches the grassy platform
in 1986. The Signal Box only used on race days and contained 20 levers. Lever
17 had the key for Frame B which controlled the points for the horse dock
siding.
|
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
2001 |
The double length platform at the end of the line, facing back towards
the junction.
|
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1986 |
1986 sees a double deck suburban on the Racecourse mid week special. |
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1984 |
The Warwick Farm Racecourse line crossed the Hume Highway and it was the somewhat dangerous job of flagmen to try and stop the traffic. The signal behind the train pulled "off" was controlled from lever 3 in the Junction Box. |
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1984 |
1984 sees a single deck train for the mid week gamblers. The racecourse did not run too many races in the week through a year. |
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1984 |
A mid week gambler special returns from Warwick Farm Racecourse along the branch to head to Sydney. |
Warwick Farm Racecourse |
1984 |
1984 sees the single deck train at Warwick Farm Racecourse discharging passengers for an afternoon of betting. |
Waterfall |
2001 |
The signaller's control desk at Waterfall. |
Waterfall Tunnel |
1914 |
A copy of a photograph showing the tunnel being opened out. |
Wattamondara |
2002 |
The platform road has been lifted, but the short platform still sports
a nameboard.
|
Wattamondara |
2002 |
The view looking south, showing the loading bank and silos.
|
Wattamondara |
2002 |
The view looking south. The short platform on the right served a small
goods shed.
|
Wauchope |
2002 |
The view looking north from the Oxley Highway crossing. The stationis visible on the right in the distance. Just before it is the disused No 3 Timber Siding. On the far left is the goods siding, while in the centre are the transit (obscured) and loop sidings. In the distance are some wagons at the cement silo. |
Wauchope |
2002 |
Another view looking north towards the yard. |
Wee Waa |
1990 |
A photograph of the station when it was still manned. |
Wee Waa |
1975 |
A view of the one-time goods shed, looking in the direction of Walgett. The shed is now gone, but the crane remains. |
Wee Waa |
1975 |
The jib crane at the down end of the goods shed platform. |
Wee Waa |
1975 |
The water tank that was located at the up end of the yard. The weighbridge cabin is visible on the far right. |
Wee Waa |
1975 |
The view looking up the line past the elevated water tank. |
Weeraman |
2002 |
The rotting goods loading bank (left) and passenger platform (right)
in this view looking back towards Craboon.
|
Weeraman |
2002 |
The short passenger platform is now dominated by a large tree, in the view
looking towards Coolah.
|
Weja |
2002 |
The view looking towards Temora from the base of the silo. The running line is right of the photo. |
Wellington |
2001 |
The non-rail side of the station building.
|
Wellington |
2001 |
The view along the platform shows the modern Countrylink signage.
|
Wellington |
2001 |
The platform sign and footbridge.
|
Wellington |
2002 |
The view of the yard looking up the line towards Sydney shows goods bank
and silos as well as an unusual crane (the pyramidal structure in the
distance).
|
Wellington |
2002 |
The view of the platform looking towards Dubbo. Note the original and modern
signage on the up end of the platform.
|
Wellington |
1982 |
A down goods train headed by a 44-class enters the yard. On the right are the goods shed and loading back. |
Wellington |
1982 |
A view of the 6 lever A frame with yard diagram. |
Wellington |
1982 |
A goods service has stopped for the exchange of safeworking tokens. |
Wellington |
1982 |
A closer view of the yard diagram next to the A frame. |
Wellington |
1982 |
The view looking north from the footbridge. |
Wellington |
1982 |
The view looking south as an Up Wheat train passes through the yard. The former locomotive servicing facilities were located in the grassy area opposite the goods shed. |
Wellington |
1982 |
A view looking up the line towards the goods shed, loading bank and silos. |
Wellington |
1982 |
The view looking south as an up wheat train clears the station. |
Wereboldera |
1999 |
A closer view of the points levers at the north end of the siding.
|
Werris Creek |
1996 |
The view of the station building from the footbridge to the north.
The Main North is in the centre, the branch to Mungindi is behind the
station buildings.
|
Werris Creek |
1996 |
The station from the south. The train in the platform is on a tour.
|
Werris Creek |
2001 |
The impressive two-storey station building.
|
Werris Creek |
1996 |
The signal diagram at the station.
|
Werris Creek |
1988 |
The metal signwork at the entrance to Werris Creek Loco. |
West Ryde |
1979 |
West Ryde Signal box on the south end of the down platform. Behind and
below the box is the Victoria Road underbridge.
|
West Tamworth |
2002 |
The short and well maintained staff station at West Tamworth.
|
West Tamworth |
2002 |
Another close-up of the station.
|
West Tamworth |
1963 |
An aerial view of the station area from 1963. |
West Wyalong |
1981 |
The name board and 2-arm semaphore signal.
|
West Wyalong |
1991 |
4809, 4823 and 4846 haul an up wheat train through West Wyalong. |
Westby |
2000 |
The relatively well-preserved station building.
|
Westdale |
2002 |
The silo which is the only reason for the line still being opened at all.
This is the view looking towards Tamworth.
|
Westdale |
2002 |
The stopboard which marks the current end of the line.
|
Weston |
2001 |
The signal box about 100m to the east of Weston Station. This controlled
the branch to Pelaw Main and the sidings to nearby Hebburn No 1 Colliery.
Just visible in the grass is the remains of the line which branched off
to Pelaw Main and the Richmond Vale Railway system.
|
Weston |
2001 |
The interior of the signal box is mostly gutted, although the 34 arm lever
frame is still present.
|
Weston |
2001 |
The view from the footbridge off Weston Station platform, looking towards
Maitland.
|
Weston |
2001 |
At the down end of the platform are a large elevated water tank and
counterbalanced water column. A second water column is visible in the left
distance.
|
Weston |
2001 |
The view underneath the lever frame reveals that all has been disconnected.
|
Whitebridge |
2002 |
The approach from the north to Whitebridge station. The station location
was just beyond the Gangers Shed on the left hand side.
|
Whitebridge |
2002 |
All that remains of Whitebridge is the station sign.
|
Whitton |
1996 |
The abandoned platform at Whitton is dominated by the old water tank.
|
Widgiewa |
2000 |
The concrete-slab platform and signal hut are in relatively good condition.
|
Widgiewa |
2000 |
A view looking south along the platform. No trace remains of the one-time
sidings apart from the lever frames.
|
Widgiewa |
2000 |
A view looking north towards the station.
|
Willbriggie |
1997 |
4862 and 4880 have arrived to pick up some wheat wagons from the siding.
|
Willbriggie |
2000 |
The platform and safeworking hut at Wilbriggie. In the foreground is a
disconnected lever frame. In the distance in the goods platform and some
silos.
|
Willbriggie |
2000 |
In recent times, rotting wooden sleepers have been replaced with steel
versions.
|
Willigam |
1980 |
The passenger platform (left) and loading bank (right) are still visible
in this 1980 photograph of the area. This view is looking back towards
Roslyn.
|
Willigam |
2001 |
View looking at the two platforms back towards Roslyn.
|
Willigam |
2001 |
The view of the concrete platform looking back towards Roslyn.
|
Willow Tree |
2000 |
Willow Tree still sees regular passenger services.
|
Willow Tree |
2001 |
A side-on view of the platform and station.
|
Willow Tree |
1990 |
A view of the station with three modified 45 classes doing bank enging work. |
Willow Tree |
1998 |
The view looking towards Newcastle, the 80 class bankers await the arrival of the Northern Tablelands Xplorer. |
Wimbledon |
1981 |
An up wheat train passing through Wimbledon station in December 1981. The Loop
and Goods Siding are at right, with the railway residence visible in
background.
|
Windowie |
1999 |
The platform and water tank, at Windowie. Just visible at the left end of
the platform at the supports for the one-time station name.
|
Windsor |
2002 |
The view along the curved platform at Windsor, looking back towards Sydney.
|
Windsor |
1984 |
Windsor's Signal Box diagram in 1984. |
Wingello |
1980 |
The diagram in Wingello box. |
Wingello |
1980 |
A 1980 picture showing the interior of Wingello Signal Box showing the block instruments. |
Wingello |
1980 |
Wingello station on a spring Sunday afternoon in 1980. |
Wingen |
1979 |
The automatic staff exchanger has been set up ready for the approaching south-bound train. |
Wingen |
1967 |
5242 heads No 239 Goods on its way north. The station can be seen in the distance onthe right hand side of the line. |
Wingen |
1967 |
5242 has paused as Wingen before continuing north with No 239 Goods. |
Wingen |
1977 |
The view looking south along the station with a DEB set visible in the distance. |
Wingen |
1977 |
DEB set with 909 leading has stopped briefly before heading north. |
Wingen |
1977 |
Wingen Signal box, on the down side of the line. |
Wollar Gap Tunnel |
1992 |
Looking through Wollar Gap Tunnel from the east, with an up train approaching. |
Wolli Creek |
1981 |
The view looking towards the city and Wolli Creek junction, from the
Down Illawarra Local line.
|
Wolli Creek |
1981 |
The interior of Wolli Creek signal box, showing the levers and track
diagram.
|
Wolli Creek |
1985 |
Wolli Creek Junction Signal Box served the junction of the Illawarra and East Hills lines, and now the Airport Line. This contained pistol grip controls. |
Wolli Creek |
1986 |
The diagram in Wolli Creek Junction Signal Box showing the line to East Hills running behind the Box. |
Wollongong |
1977 |
A couple of passengers check out the interior of CPH32 in the down
dock.
|
Wollongong |
1977 |
A CPH railcar sits on the down dock on the left, while a southbound train of
Budd cars allows passengers to disembark.
|
Wollongong |
2000 |
The large signal control room at Wollongong. |
Wombiana |
2002 |
Westbound XPT travelling west between Blayney and Orange, having just passed
through the location of Wombiana platform.
|
Wondabyne |
1968 |
A north-bound goods train headed by a 46-class loco is passing along Mullet Creek before approaching Wondabyne. |
Wongawilli Colliery |
1996 |
Ex-FreightRail locomotives 101 and 102 approaching the colliery to pick
up some loaded coal wagons.
|
Wongawilli Colliery |
1996 |
Ex-Goldsworthy loco D49 (now withdrawn from service) begins the descent
towards the main line with a loaded coal train.
|
Woodford |
1919 |
A photo of a photo held at National Trust's (NSW) Woodford Academy. It shows Woodford Station and the signal box which was removed in the late 1950's. The photo has been estimated to have been taken circa 1919, dated from the people and the items in the photo. The original single line cutting dating back to 1867 and by passed by 1896 can be seen slightly above and to the right of the D on the Woodford sign on the platform. The original highway can also be seen behind this sign which now forms the lower carpark at Woodford Station. At least 2 station staff can also be seen in this photo. |
Woodford |
1980 |
8506/7/8 head an up coal train near the Woodford Bends.
|
Woodhouselee |
2001 |
The location of Woodhouselee station. The overgrown main line is still
present. The station was located under the large tree.
|
Woodhouselee |
2001 |
The B lever frame and bracket lock, at the down end of the loop.
|
Woodhouselee |
2001 |
The remains of the platform shelter, now collapsed and overgrown.
|
Woodhouselee |
2001 |
More remains at the platform location.
|
Woodstock |
2001 |
The view of the well-maintained station, looking south towards Cowra.
|
Woodstock |
2002 |
A tour train approaches Woodstock platform from Cowra.
|
Woodstock |
2000 |
The view looking north towars the silo siding. The station is located behind the silo. |
Woodville Junction |
1986 |
Woodville Junction Box, located underneath Donald Street overpass. |
Woodville Junction |
1986 |
Woodville Junction Box, located underneath Donald Street overpass. |
Woodville Junction |
1986 |
The diagram inside Woodville Junction Box. |
Woodville Junction |
1986 |
The diagram inside Woodville Junction Box. |
Wyalong |
1977 |
Diesel railcar 603 has paused at Wyalong Central.
|
Wyalong |
1981 |
The view looking along the platform towards Lake Cargelligo.
|
Wyalong |
1981 |
Another view looking along the platform.
|
Wyalong |
1981 |
The outside lever frame and signal diagram.
|
Wyalong |
1991 |
4809/4823/4846 have paused for safeworking duties. Note that the lever frame is still in position. |
Wyalong |
1991 |
4809 at the head of an up train that has stopped for safeworking. The building on the right is the goods shed. |
Wyalong |
1991 |
The rear of the safeworking hut after the demolition of the station. The lever frame is still in use. |
Wyalong |
2001 |
A view of the grain loop, looking towards Sydney. |
Wyalong Junction |
1997 |
The Burcher branch junction, with the line to Burcher veering off to the
right.
|
Wyanga |
1986 |
The platform and signboard are still present at Wyanga. |
Yagobie |
1973 |
Fred Hood stands on the wooden-faced platform, still sporting its name board. |
Yanco |
2000 |
This lever frame once controlled the yard and junction at Yanco. It
is no longer in use. At the far left are a Train Order signal and the
platform.
|
Yanco |
2000 |
The short platform and safeworking hut at Yanco.
|
Yanderra |
2001 |
The site of the one-time station at Yanderra, looking in an up direction. It consisted of a pair of outside platforms located on the transition between the two curves. |
Yanderra |
1980 |
Yanderra station site in 1980 still shows the loading dock looking south. |
Yarra |
1980 |
The location of the one-time station of Yarra, looking in the down
direction.
|
Yarraford |
2001 |
The railway bridge over Beardy Waters at Yarraford (694.452km). This bridge was constructed in 1886. |
Yass Junction |
1998 |
The impressive station and footbridge at Yass Junction.
|
Yass Junction |
1999 |
A different view of Yass Junction, taken from the inside of a train.
|
Yass Junction |
1998 |
The elevated signal box at the up end of Yass Junction station. The line
in the foreground is the one-time branch to Yass Town.
|
Yass Junction |
1980 |
Yass Junction block instruments for the up and down lines to Bowning. |
Yass Junction |
1980 |
Yass Junction Signal Box in happier times showing the signal from the Yass Tramway to the goods siding which was pulled by lever 12. |
Yass Junction |
1980 |
The diagram for Yass Junction, the line to Yass Town can be seen at the lower left. |
Yass Junction |
1980 |
The levers show how the line to Yass Town was called a Tramway (no's 9 & 12). |
Yass Junction |
1980 |
Old NSWGR English is shown on the Yass Junction sign in 1980 with the word "alight". |
Yass Junction |
1980 |
The Staff and Ticket box for the Yass Town branch at Yass Junction. |
Yass Town |
2000 |
The station name board from the nearby Yass Junction station has been
moved down to the museum.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
The track for this branch ran for part of its distance next to the road.
Unusually for this situation, the track has been preserved.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
Another view of the track, now running within the limits of Dutton Street.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
Architects plans for the station building are on display inside the museum.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
The impressive girdered rail bridge over the Yass river.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
The road-side view of Yass Station (and Railway Museum).
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
The beautifully restored station building with various artifacts out
on display.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
Steam locomotive 1307 sits at the platform outside the museum.
|
Yass Town |
2000 |
Preserved X200 class rail tractor X203 is sitting in the yard with a pair of
S class wagons.
|
Yass Town |
1998 |
The back of the station building at Yass,. |
Yass Town |
1980 |
Prior to formal closure and well before preservation, a white and bright Yass Town Station sits forlorn and empty in 1980. |
Yass Town |
1980 |
Looking along Dutton St. from the start of the Yass Town yard in 1980. Many a short train rumbled along here. |
Yass Town |
1980 |
Yass Town station and yard stands empty in 1980. |
Yennora |
1985 |
The Yennora B lever frame, located on the south leg of the triangle
leading to the Wool Sidings. This leg was very rarely used.
|
Yeoval |
2002 |
The view looking north towards the yard. The former station is located in the right distance. |
Yerong Creek |
1980 |
A relative well worked crossing loop on the single line of the main south
was Yerong Creek shown here with a signal box in need of attention in 1980.
This is the view looking south towards Albury.
|
Yerong Creek |
2001 |
The low passenger platform sports a Countrylink-style nameboard and a
small tin shed.
|
Yerong Creek |
2001 |
The loading bank is still extant.
|
Yerong Creek |
2001 |
The grain silos are still used by Graincorp.
|
Yerrinbool |
2001 |
Yerrinbool station, looking in the direction of Melbourne.
|
Yerrinbool |
1990 |
A view of the signal box on the up platform. |
Yerrinbool |
1990 |
The front of the small signal box located on the up platform. |
Yerrinbool |
1990 |
The former short Up Refuge siding at the southern end of the station. |
Yerrinbool |
1980 |
Yerrinbool track diagram in 1980. |
Yerrinbool |
1980 |
Yerrinbool train locator board where the lights glow showing train progress, 1980. |
Yethera |
2001 |
The view looking towards Bogan Gate, with the main line at the right. The remains of the loading bank is visible on the left, with the former station located on the far right. |
Young |
2000 |
The impressive architecture of the station building at Young.
|
Young |
2000 |
The view along the platform.
|
Young |
2000 |
Another view of the non-platform side of the station.
|
Young |
2002 |
4401 and 4908, at the head of a tour train, stand at the platform at Young.
|
Young |
2002 |
The view towards the grain silos, looking towards Blayney.
|
Yuluma |
1998 |
Yuluma was most recently a silo location. This view shows the
approach to the silo from the north.
|
Yuluma |
1998 |
This view shows the approach to the silo from the north.
|
Yumbunga |
1981 |
4836 heads south with a load of empty open wagons through the one-time
crossing loop at Yumbunga.
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Zig Zag |
1968 |
The view looking south-west towards the Zig-Zag. The Top Road viaduct is visible in the distance, behind the cuttings for the Middle Road. At the bottom is the main line. |
Zig Zag |
1980 |
All three roads of the Zig Zag can be seen here. The smoke is from a train emerging from the tunnel on the middle road. |