Temora railway station Facts for Kids

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Location	Parkes Street, Temora, New South Wales Australia
Coordinates	34°26′46″S 147°31′42″E / 34.4460°S 147.5284°E / -34.4460; 147.5284
Elevation	291.9 m (958 ft) AHD
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Line(s)	Lake Cargelligo branch line Temora-Roto line
Distance	489.29 km (304.03 mi) from Central
Other information
Status	Closed
History
Opened	1 September 1893 (1893-09-01)
Closed	late 1970s

New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name	Temora Railway Station group
Type	State heritage (complex / group)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	1265
Type	Railway Platform/ Station
Category	Transport - Rail


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The Temora railway station is a special old building in Temora, Australia. It used to be a busy train station. Now, it's a cool place for young people and has other uses too!

It sits on the Lake Cargelligo railway line. The station was built between 1893 and 1915. It served the town of Temora from September 1, 1893. Passenger trains stopped using it in the late 1970s. This important building is also known as the Temora Railway Station group. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999, which means it's protected because of its history.

The station was once a key spot for people to change trains. They could travel to places like Hillston and Lake Cargelligo. Most of these train services stopped in the late 1970s. Even though passenger trains don't stop here anymore, it's still important for managing train signals.

History of Temora Station
What Temora Station Looks Like
Why Temora Station is Special
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History of Temora Station

How the Railway Arrived

The railway line reached Temora from Cootamundra on September 1, 1893. The station is about 489 kilometers (304 miles) from Sydney Central. It sits at an elevation of about 292 meters (958 feet) above sea level. The town and station got their name from a local property. This property was named in 1848 after a castle called "Temora" from old poems.

Grain and Goods Transport

One important building at the station was the bagged wheat shed. It was later used for barley. This shed was built in 1905 to hold 30,000 bags of wheat. It was made even bigger in 1907. A local grain merchant, Mr. J. J. Donnelly, helped a lot with its creation. He started sending grain from Temora to London in 1904. In 1907, he successfully sent 202,000 bags of Temora wheat to London!

A special railway track for Gillespie and Pardey's Mill opened in 1909. The entire line became "interlocked" on March 4, 1915. This means signals and tracks were connected to prevent accidents. The Shell Siding, another special track, started working in 1926. In 1969, new lights were put at the Junee Road crossing to make it safer.

New Life for the Station

Temora's new youth space officially opened on December 9, 2015. This hub is part of a big project to update the old railway station. The local council received money from the NSW Government to help create this new room. Many groups helped make this project happen. The youth hub is now a base for the Shire's Youth Team. It's also a place for events and programs for young people.

The full reopening of the station was celebrated in March 2016. A special steam train visited for the event. A company called Dulux even donated 100 liters (26 gallons) of paint in 2015. The station now has a new community center and a cafe. The old railway station area has become a rail museum. It shows historical photos and stories about the railway.

What Temora Station Looks Like

The station complex has several interesting parts:

Station Building: This main building was finished in 1893. It's made of brick and has a curved porch on the front. The roof is made of corrugated iron.
Refreshment Room: A brick building where people could get food and drinks. It was built in 1912 and made bigger in 1914.
Signal Box: A small timber building with a sloped roof, completed in 1915. This is where signals were controlled.
Footbridge: A bridge for people to walk over the tracks, finished in 1913.

Why Temora Station is Special

Temora Station is a very important historical site. It has a large, well-preserved station building. This building is considered one of the best examples of its kind in New South Wales. The other buildings around it also help show how the station used to work. The station still has its original street-side porch. The locomotive area is a good example of a country train facility. It even has a rare old Institute building and office.

The Temora railway station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means it's recognized for its unique history. It's considered rare because of its historical, architectural, and social importance in New South Wales.