Crookwell railway station facts for kids
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Crookwell railway station, in 2010
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| Location | Goulburn-Crookwell branch line, Crookwell, Upper Lachlan Shire, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1902 |
| Owner | Transport for NSW |
| Type | State heritage (complex / group) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 1124 |
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station |
| Category | Transport - Rail |
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The Crookwell railway station is a special old train station in Crookwell, Australia. It's on the Goulburn-Crookwell branch line. This station is now a museum.
It's considered a "heritage-listed" site. This means it's an important historical place. The government of New South Wales owns it. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. Today, the Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway Inc. helps look after it.
A Look Back: The Station's Story
The Crookwell railway station first opened in 1902. It was the very last stop on the Crookwell train line. When it opened, it had a platform about 30 meters long. There was also a wooden station building.
Trains used to carry both people and goods here. The station had special areas for loading farm animals and other items. It even had a large turntable. This was used to turn trains around.
Passenger trains stopped running in 1974. Then, in 1985, the station closed completely for goods trains too. But many of the original parts of the station are still there today. The old timber station building is kept in good condition.
What You Can See at the Station
The Crookwell station complex has several old buildings and features. They were all built in 1902.
- Station Building: This is a timber building. It's a classic "pioneer" style station.
- Lamp Room: A small room made of corrugated iron. This is where lamps would have been stored.
- Goods Shed: A large shed, about 18 meters by 4.5 meters. It's also made of corrugated iron. This is where goods were kept.
Other interesting things you can see include:
- The old timber platform edges.
- A large turntable, about 18 meters long. This was used to spin train engines around.
- A big crane (called a gantry crane) that could lift 5 tons.
- A large weighing machine (a weighbridge) that could weigh up to 20 tons. It was used for weighing goods.
- A loading bank, which made it easier to load things onto trains.
- An ash pit, where ash from steam trains was dumped.
The area around the station is also part of its history. It includes the old train yard and some trees, especially pine trees, that were planted a long time ago. You might also spot old basins and signs.
Why This Station is Special
The Crookwell railway station is very important. It's one of the best examples of an old "terminus" station. A terminus is the end of a train line. Most of its original parts from 1902 are still there.
This station shows how railways grew into new areas. It also shows how money limits sometimes meant simpler stations were built. It's the best example of this type of station in New South Wales. It also adds to the historic feel of the town of Crookwell.
The station still has its original look and important details. These include the old basins, signs, and trees. Even though the train line is closed, the station is now used as a heritage railway and museum.
The Crookwell railway station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register because it's a rare and important part of history. It's special because:
- It shows a unique part of New South Wales's history.
- It's a rare example of its kind.
- It's important for understanding how things were built in the past.
- It has special meaning to the community.
