Bundanoon railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bundanoon
Northbound view from Platform 1
Location	Railway Avenue, Bundanoon Australia
Coordinates	34°39′22″S 150°17′57″E / 34.655998°S 150.299224°E / -34.655998; 150.299224
Elevation	672 metres (2,205 ft)
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main South
Distance	119.8 kilometres from Central
Platforms	2 side
Tracks	2
Connections	Bus
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Other information
Station code	BUN
Website	Transport for NSW
History
Opened	6 August 1868
Previous names	Jordans Crossing Jordans Siding
Traffic
Passengers (2013)	30 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank	274
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Penrose toward Goulburn Southern Highlands Line Exeter toward Central Goulburn toward Griffith or Canberra NSW TrainLink Southern Line Griffith Xplorer Canberra Xplorer Moss Vale toward Sydney

Bundanoon railway station is a historic train station in Bundanoon, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Main South line. The station is important because of its history and unique design. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999. This means it is a special place that needs to be protected.

Station History

Bundanoon station first opened on 6 August 1868. Back then, it was called Jordans Crossing. Later, in 1878, its name changed to Jordans Siding. Finally, in 1881, it became known as Bundanoon.

The station has a special building called a signal box. It is on Platform 2. This signal box used to control train movements. For example, it helped trains turn around and go back towards Campbelltown. This practice stopped in 2005. Now, trains usually end their journey at Moss Vale.

Bundanoon station celebrated a big birthday on 5 August 2018. It marked 150 years since it first opened!

Train Services and Platforms

Bundanoon station has two platforms, one on each side of the tracks. These platforms are used by different train services.

Local Train Services

NSW TrainLink operates local services here. These are part of the Southern Highlands Line. You can catch early morning and evening trains. They travel between Sydney Central, Campbelltown, Moss Vale, and Goulburn.

Bus and Long-Distance Services

During the day, you can also find bus services. One bus runs from Wollongong. Another bus goes from Moss Vale to Goulburn.

Bundanoon is also a stop for Xplorer long-distance trains. These trains connect Sydney to Canberra and Griffith. It's a "request stop" for these trains. This means the train only stops if passengers have booked to get on or off here.

Connecting Transport

You can also connect to local buses from Bundanoon station. Berrima Buslines runs one route.

• 813: This bus goes from Moss Vale to Tallong.

Station Buildings and Design

The station has several interesting buildings. The main station building on the northbound platform was built around 1915. There's another timber building from about 1910. Both platforms are covered with brick.

You can also see an old toilet and shed made of corrugated iron, built around 1910. The signal box, built in 1914, has a special sloped roof. There's also a timber parcels office. These buildings are all on the platforms.

Near the station, there's a goods shed. It's a large corrugated iron building. This shed was used to store goods that arrived or left by train.

Why Bundanoon Station is Special

Bundanoon station is a great example of an early 20th-century train station. It still has parts from when it was first built. The goods shed is quite rare and unusual.

The station grew bigger over time. This was to help holidaymakers who visited the area. The long platforms show how important the station was. It needed to handle longer trains.

The station is in a key spot in Bundanoon village. It adds a lot to the town's historic look. All the old buildings together show how a train station worked around 1913.

Bundanoon railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This listing helps protect its history for future generations.

Images for kids

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  The Old Goods Shed, home of the Bundanoon History Group