Naradhan railway line facts for kids

The Naradhan railway line is a special railway line in south-western New South Wales, Australia. It starts from Ungarie on the Lake Cargelligo line. Then it travels west through places like Youngareen and Kikoira, all the way to the small town of Naradhan. This line first opened on 11 February 1929. Its main job was to help farmers in the area transport their crops. Even today, it's used for moving grain during harvest season. For many years, people could also ride trains on this line, but passenger services stopped in 1974.

Trains for People and Goods

When the railway line first opened, trains ran three times a week in each direction. These trains were called "mixed" trains because they carried both passengers and goods.

The train would leave Ungarie on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the early afternoon. It would then leave Naradhan on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the morning. These trains connected at Ungarie with other services that went to West Wyalong. From West Wyalong, passengers could catch mail trains all the way to Sydney.

Passenger services on the Naradhan line stopped in 1975. Now, the line is mainly used by trains carrying grain, especially during the busy harvest times.

Railway Stations Along the Line

The Naradhan railway line had several stations along its path. These stations were important stops for both people and goods. All of them opened on the same day, 11 February 1929. Most of the smaller stations closed for passenger services on 4 May 1975.

• Ungarie: This was the starting point of the line. It's still an active station today.
• Youngareen: An early stop on the line.
• Thulloo: Another station that served the local area.
• Kikoira: A station along the route.
• Gubbata: This station also helped farmers transport their produce.
• Hannan: One of the stops before the end of the line.
• Naradhan: This was the very end of the railway line.

Images for kids

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  The railway yard at Ungarie, where the Naradhan line begins.

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  A view of the railway line near Kikoira.

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  A sign at Gubbata station.

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  The sign for Naradhan station, the end of the line.