Scone railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scone
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Southbound view in November 2006
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| Location | Susan Street, Scone Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°02′49″S 150°52′01″E / 32.046881°S 150.866956°E | |||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | |||||||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | |||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main Northern | |||||||||||||||
| Distance | 314.66 kilometres from Central | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | |||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Station code | NSO | |||||||||||||||
| Website | Transport for NSW | |||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 17 April 1871 | |||||||||||||||
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| Passengers (2013) | 20 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink) | |||||||||||||||
| Rank | 281 | |||||||||||||||
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| Official name | Scone Railway Station | |||||||||||||||
| Type | State heritage (built) | |||||||||||||||
| Designated | 2 April 1999 | |||||||||||||||
| Reference no. | 1242 | |||||||||||||||
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station | |||||||||||||||
| Category | Transport - Rail | |||||||||||||||
Scone railway station is a historic train station located in Scone, Australia. It sits on the Main Northern line. The station first opened its doors on 17 April 1871. It is considered so important that it was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999.
Station Layout
The Scone station has one platform where passengers get on and off trains. It also has a "passing loop," which is an extra track. This loop allows trains to pass each other or wait while another train goes by.
The main station building was built in 1871. It is made of brick and was designed by John Whitton, a famous railway engineer. In 2014, the tracks were changed. What used to be the passing loop became the main track, and the platform track became the loop.
The station area includes several old structures. There's the original brick station building, a timber signal box, and a small shed. You can also see the brick platform, a crane for lifting heavy items, and an old area for loading goods onto trains.
Trains and Services
Scone is a busy spot for trains! It's the final stop for some NSW TrainLink services on the Hunter Line coming from Newcastle. It's also a stopping point for longer-distance Xplorer trains. These Xplorer trains travel from Sydney to places like Armidale and Moree.
Hunter Line services started in September 1990. These trains usually stop at the southern end of the platform. The Xplorer trains, which are longer, use the entire platform.
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
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terminating services to & from Newcastle | |
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North West Region
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services to Armidale/Moree and Sydney Central |
Why Scone Station is Special
Scone station is a great example of a Victorian-era station building. It was built when the railway line first opened. The building has beautiful details and good proportions. It's part of a group of important railway buildings from that time in New South Wales.
The station is also a key part of the town of Scone. It adds a lot to the town's look and feel. When you approach Scone from the north, the station is one of the first things you see.
Scone railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it's recognized as a very important historical site. It's considered special because it shows rare parts of New South Wales' cultural history.
