Tarana railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tarana
Westbound view in July 2014
Location	Mutton Falls Road, Tarana
Coordinates	33°31′27″S 149°54′27″E / 33.5242°S 149.9076°E / -33.5242; 149.9076
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main Western line
Distance	198.3 km (123.2 mi) from Central
Platforms	2 side (1 disused)
Tracks	1
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	TNJ
History
Opened	22 April 1872
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Bathurst Terminus Blue Mountains Line (4 daily services) Bathurst Bullet Rydal toward Central Bathurst toward Dubbo NSW TrainLink Western Line Dubbo XPT Rydal toward Sydney

The Tarana railway station is a special old train station in Tarana, Australia. It is located on the Main Western line. This station is important because it's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's a historic place that needs to be protected.

The station first opened its doors on 22 August 1872. For many years, it had two tracks and platforms. However, in 1996, one of the tracks was removed. This happened when the railway line between Wallerawang and Tarana became a single track.

Tarana station was also once a junction for the Oberon line. This line closed in 1979. Today, a group called the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway wants to fix and reopen the line from Oberon to Tarana.

What You'll Find at Tarana Station

The Tarana railway station has many interesting parts. These parts show how train stations used to look and work.

Station Buildings

• Main Station Building: This building was built in 1872. It served as both the station and a home for the station master.
• Another Building: A second brick building was added in 1915.

Other Structures

• Signal Box: This small timber building from 1916 has a sloped roof. It was used to control the train signals.
• Platform Faces: The platforms where people wait for trains are made of brick.
• Dock Platform: This is a special platform, often used for loading goods.
• Pedestrian Bridge: A steel bridge built around 1916 allows people to cross the tracks safely.
• Jib Crane: This is a type of crane used for lifting heavy items, like luggage or goods.
• Water Tank: A large cast-iron water tank, built around 1906, is on the platform. It was likely used to refill steam trains.
• Lighting and Signs: Old-style station lights and signs are also part of the complex.

Trains and Bus Services

Tarana station is served by trains and a bus service.

Train Services

NSW TrainLink runs two main train services that stop at Tarana.

• The Central West XPT travels daily between Sydney and Dubbo. This train only stops at Tarana if passengers have booked tickets to get on or off there.
• The Bathurst Bullet service started stopping here on 16 September 2019. This train runs four times a day.

Bus Connections

Since 1 June 2020, a bus service (route 598) helps people connect to the trains.

• On weekdays, a morning bus leaves Oberon. It connects with the second Bathurst Bullet train going to Sydney.
• In the afternoon, a bus from Tarana connects with the first Bathurst Bullet train coming from Sydney. This bus then goes to Oberon.

Why Tarana Station is Special

Tarana railway station is important because it shows how train stations looked a long time ago. It was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

The station complex is mostly still in its original form. It has many buildings and structures from when the railway line was made into two tracks in 1916. It's one of the best examples of early railway stations that still exist today. The station is considered rare because it shows a unique part of New South Wales' history.

Images for kids

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  Westbound view in July 2014