Tarana, New South Wales

Tarana
New South Wales

Tarana
Coordinates 33°31′S 149°55′E / 33.517°S 149.917°E / -33.517; 149.917Coordinates: 33°31′S 149°55′E / 33.517°S 149.917°E / -33.517; 149.917

Tarana is a small town in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Lithgow.[1]

It is the former junction of the Oberon Branch railway with the Main Western Line.[2] This branch line was notable for its steep 1 in 30 gradients and sharp 100 m curves.[3]

References

  1. "Tarana". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales.
  2. Tarana Station Rolfe Bozier
  3. "Oberon Branch". nswrail.net. Rolfe Bozier. Retrieved 25 July 2014.


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