Draft:Coolah railway line
| Coolah line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Closed |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 7 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | State Rail Authority |
| History | |
| Opened | 30 March 1920 |
| Closed | 29 January 1986 |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 42.47 km (26.39 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The Coolah railway line was a railway line in the Warrumbungle Shire of the Orana Region, located in New South Wales, Australia. It branched east towards Coolah from the Gwabegar railway line at Craboon and ran for a length of 42.47 km (26.39 mi). Regular passenger services ran for 55 years,
History
Construction
A railway was first proposed to run from Werris Creek to Wellington, passing through the town of Coolah, however the difficulty of the terrain along the route led to the railway proposal being cancelled. A railway line for the area was next proposed in November 1910, and an investigation carried out in April 1911 although this once again resulted in objection.[1]
Services
The line officially opened to passenger services on 30 March 1920, with the initial trip from Craboon to Coolah taking 2 hours and 20 minutes.[2]
Although regular passenger services ceased in the 1970s, the last train officially ran along the line on 27 February 1982.
Description
The line ran through relatively flat country.
References
- ^ Proposed Railway from Craboon to Coolah, PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. 1913, accessed 23 October 2024
- ^ The Coolah Railway
Category:Regional railway lines in New South Wales Category:Standard gauge railways in Australia Category:Railway lines opened in 1920 Category:Coolah
