Millthorpe railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Millthorpe
Forecourt in October 2015
Location	Pym Street, Millthorpe
Coordinates	33°26′55″S 149°10′58″E / 33.4487°S 149.1827°E / -33.4487; 149.1827
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main Western
Distance	302.60 kilometres from Central
Platforms	1
Tracks	1
Construction
Structure type	Ground
History
Opened	1877, 1886 & 2019
Previous names	Spring Grove
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Orange toward Dubbo NSW TrainLink Western Line Dubbo XPT Blayney toward Sydney

Millthorpe railway station is an important train station in the town of Millthorpe, Australia. It is located on the Main Western line, which connects Sydney to the western parts of New South Wales. This station has a long history and is even protected as a heritage site because of its special design and importance to the town.

History of Millthorpe Station

The first train station in this area opened on April 19, 1877. It was originally called Spring Grove. This happened when the railway line was extended from Blayney to Orange. The station's name was changed to Millthorpe on February 29, 1884. The current station, which is about 500 metres away from the first one, opened in 1886. For some years, the old station building was not used for trains. In 2016, it was used as a place where local vineyards sold wine. In October 2017, the transport authorities decided to reopen the station. They planned for it to be a "request stop" for the Central West XPT train service. This train travels between Sydney and Dubbo. To reopen the station, some work was needed. For example, the train tracks had to be moved closer to the platform again. The station officially reopened on March 15, 2019.

What the Station Looks Like

The Millthorpe railway station is a special place with a heritage listing. This means it's an important historical site. The station complex includes a brick station building and a brick residence, both built in 1886. The platform, which is also made of brick, and the area in front of the station are also part of this heritage listing.

Train Services at Millthorpe

Millthorpe railway station is served by NSW TrainLink's daily Central West XPT service. This train travels between Sydney and Dubbo. Millthorpe is a "request stop." This means the train will only stop here if passengers have booked tickets to get on or off at this station.

Why Millthorpe Station is Heritage Listed

Millthorpe railway station is very important to the town's history and appearance. It sits at the end of Pym Street, which makes it a noticeable building in the town. It is considered an important public building in a historic town setting. It shows great design and details. Millthorpe station is one of only four examples of this type of station building. The others were St Peters (built in 1883), Riverstone (1887), and Spring Hill (1884), which has since been taken down. Millthorpe is the only one of these stations that is still standing in the countryside and is mostly unchanged. This makes it very significant. Millthorpe railway station was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.