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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