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Sunnyside
Location Australia
Coordinates 28°59′18″S 151°57′07″E / 28.9882°S 151.9520°E / -28.9882; 151.9520
Line(s) Main North railway line
Other information
Status Closed
History
Opened 1888
Closed 1973
Services
Preceding station Former Services Following station
Wallangarra
Terminus
Main North Line Tenterfield
towards Sydney

Sunnyside was once a busy railway station located in the New England area of New South Wales, Australia. It was part of the important Main North railway line. Today, Sunnyside is a closed station, meaning trains no longer stop there.

Sunnyside: A Former Railway Stop

Sunnyside station played a role in connecting communities. Railway stations are places where trains stop for people to get on or off. They also allow goods to be loaded or unloaded.

When Was Sunnyside Open?

Sunnyside station first opened its doors in 1888. For many years, it served the local area. It helped people travel and goods move across the region. The station continued to operate for a long time.

However, like many old stations, Sunnyside eventually closed. Its last day of operation was in 1973. This means it was open for about 85 years.

What Remains of Sunnyside Today?

Even though the station is closed, you can still see parts of it. Today, only the platform face remains at Sunnyside. A platform face is the edge of the platform where people would wait for the train. It's a reminder of the station's past.

The Main North railway line still exists. Trains still use the tracks that pass through where Sunnyside station once stood. However, they do not stop there anymore.

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