Newbridge railway station, New South Wales facts for kids
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| Location | Main Western railway, Newbridge, Blayney Shire, New South Wales, Australia |
| Owner | Transport Asset Holding Entity |
| Official name: Newbridge Railway Station and yard group | |
| Type | state heritage (complex / group) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 1210 |
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station |
| Category | Transport - Rail |
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Newbridge railway station is a very old train station in Newbridge, Australia. It's on the Main Western railway line in New South Wales. This station is special because it has been kept in great condition. It shows us what train stations looked like a long time ago. Because of its importance, it is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's a protected historical site.
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What Makes This Station Special?
The Newbridge railway station complex is a group of old buildings and structures. They were mostly built between 1882 and 1915. This station is important because it still looks much like it did over 100 years ago.
Station Building and Platforms
The main station building was built in 1882. It's a specific type of old railway building. The platforms, where people waited for trains, were also built in 1882. One platform was updated in 1914. This was done to allow two train tracks instead of just one.
Other Important Structures
- Footbridge: There is a wooden footbridge from 1914. This bridge allowed people to cross over the tracks safely.
- Signal Box: A wooden signal box from 1915 is also part of the station. It has a special roof called a skillion roof, which means it slopes in one direction. Signal boxes were used to control train movements.
- Lamp Room: The station also has an old lamp room. This is where lamps used for lighting the station were stored and maintained.
- Crane: A special crane, called a Gregory 5-ton jib crane, is still at the station. Cranes like this were used to lift heavy goods on and off trains.
Why is it a Heritage Site?
Newbridge railway station is considered a heritage site because it's a great example of an old train station. It's still very complete and in good shape. It shows how stations were designed around 1914. Even the tracks and yard areas are still arranged as they were then.
The station was very important for the town of Newbridge. Without it, the town might not have grown or even survived. The station building itself is a beautiful old railway structure. All the other parts of the station add to its historical value. They are good examples of the types of buildings used back then.
The Newbridge railway station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means it meets certain rules for being a historically important place.
Rare and Important
This station is considered rare because it's a very complete and well-preserved example of an early mainline station. It shows how railway buildings and platforms were changed to handle more trains. It's also important for its history, science (how things were built), and social value.
