Balmoral railway station, New South Wales
Balmoral | |
|---|---|
 Former site of Balmoral Station, now occupied by disused wagons | |
| Coordinates | 34°13′58″S 150°32′59″E / 34.2329°S 150.5496°ECoordinates: 34°13′58″S 150°32′59″E / 34.2329°S 150.5496°E |
| Line(s) |
Picton loop line Main South |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Closed, no remains |
| History | |
| Opened | 15 April 1878 |
| Closed | 1978 |
Balmoral is a former railway station which was located on the Picton – Mittagong loop railway line. It served Balmoral, a small town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia.
History
The station opened on 2 December 1878 as Big Hill Lower Siding, was renamed Bargo in 1881, and finally Balmoral in 1888.[1] The station along with the Loop Line was closed in 1978.
There are no remains of the station, but the Station Masters cottage still exists and is occupied by a retired railway worker.[2]
Neighbouring Stations
| Preceding station | Closed lines | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
towards Mittagong | Picton Loop Line (closed) | towards Picton |
References
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