Guyra railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guyra
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View of the station building and restored station sign
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| Location | Lagoon Road, Guyra New South Wales Australia |
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| Coordinates | 30°13′43″S 151°40′15″E / 30.2287°S 151.6709°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | ||||||||||
| Operated by | State Rail Authority | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main North | ||||||||||
| Distance | 621.80 km (386.37 mi) from Central | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 (1 side) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 1 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
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| Status | Closed | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 19 August 1884 | ||||||||||
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| Official name | Guyra Railway Station group | ||||||||||
| Type | state heritage (complex / group) | ||||||||||
| Designated | 2 April 1999 | ||||||||||
| Reference no. | 1163 | ||||||||||
| Type | Railway Platform/Station | ||||||||||
| Category | Transport – Rail | ||||||||||
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 Guyra
Location in New South Wales
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Guyra railway station is an old train station in Guyra, New South Wales, Australia. It's a special place because it's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected. Today, it's not used for trains anymore, but it's home to a cool museum!
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A Look Back: Guyra Station's Story
Guyra station first opened its doors on 19 August 1884. For many years, trains stopped here, connecting Guyra to other towns along the Main Northern railway line.
When Trains Stopped Running
The railway line that went through Guyra closed down in 1989. This meant that trains no longer used the station.
What It Is Now: A Museum!
Even though trains don't stop there anymore, the station complex is still busy! It now houses the Guyra Antique Machinery Museum. This museum has lots of interesting old railway items, antique machines, and even police memorabilia. In 2017, the station received money from the government to help keep it in good condition.
What Guyra Station Looks Like
The Guyra station complex has several interesting old buildings. They show how train stations were built a long time ago.
The Station Building
The main station building was finished in 1884. It's made of brick and has a platform where people would wait for trains. It's a "third-class" station, which means it was a standard size for smaller towns.
Other Important Buildings
- Signal Box: There's a timber signal box that was built in 1918. A signal box is where railway workers would control the train signals and switches to make sure trains moved safely.
- Goods Shed: Also built in 1884, there's a large shed made of corrugated iron. This "goods shed" was used to store items that were being shipped by train. It even had a small office inside.
- Jib Crane: You can still see an old crane, called Jib crane No. 429, on the station platform. Cranes like this were used to lift heavy goods on and off the trains.
Why Guyra Station is Special
Guyra railway station is considered very important because of its history and how well it has been kept.
Part of a Special Group
The station is part of a group of old Victorian-era stations built along the main northern railway line. These stations are some of the best-preserved examples of their kind in New South Wales. They show how different sizes and types of station buildings were used in various places.
A Rare Find
Guyra railway station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. It's considered historically rare, meaning there aren't many other places like it that have survived so well. It's also important for its architecture and its social history.
