Walcha Road railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walcha Road
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Station in March 2008
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| Location | Wollun-Woolbrook Road, Walcha Road, New South Wales Australia |
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| Coordinates | 30°56′28″S 151°24′08″E / 30.9410°S 151.4022°E | ||||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | ||||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | ||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main Northern | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 517.9 km (321.8 mi) from Central | ||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | ||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||||
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| Station code | WLC | ||||||||||||
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| Opened | 2 August 1882 | ||||||||||||
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| Official name | Walcha Road Railway Station and yard group | ||||||||||||
| Type | State heritage (complex / group) | ||||||||||||
| Designated | 2 April 1999 | ||||||||||||
| Reference no. | 1281 | ||||||||||||
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station | ||||||||||||
| Category | Transport - Rail | ||||||||||||
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 Walcha Road
Location in New South Wales
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Walcha Road railway station is a special old train station in New South Wales, Australia. It's located in a small village called Walcha Road, and it also serves the nearby town of Walcha. This station is so important that it's listed as a heritage site, meaning it's protected because of its history and unique features. It first opened its doors on August 2, 1882, when the train line was extended.
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Train Services at Walcha Road
Walcha Road station is served by a train called the Northern Tablelands Xplorer. This train is run by NSW TrainLink.
Daily Train Journeys
The Northern Tablelands Xplorer travels every day. It connects Armidale in the north to Sydney in the south. Walcha Road is one of the stops along this important route.
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North West Region
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services to Sydney Central & Armidale |
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What the Station Looks Like
The Walcha Road station has several old buildings that show how train stations used to be built. These buildings are part of a group that includes the main station and other structures.
Station Buildings and Features
The main station building was finished in 1882. It has a brick platform where people wait for trains. There's also a small building called a signal box, added around 1914, which helped control the train tracks.
Other Structures Around the Station
Near the station, there's an old house that was built in 1882 for a night officer who worked at the station. There's also a loading bank, which was used for loading goods onto trains.
Why Walcha Road Station is a Heritage Site
Walcha Road railway station is considered a very important historical place. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means it's officially recognized and protected because of its special history and design.
A Rare and Intact Example
The station complex is special because it's still mostly in its original condition. Not many stations from that time have survived so well without major changes. This makes it a rare example of a standard roadside station.
Unique Features and Design
The signal box, though simple, is typical of its time. While a second platform was once added, it was removed in 1993. The old residence for the night officer is also a good example of a brick house from that period. Its location, looking over the station, adds to the site's historical value.
Historical Significance
The station is considered historically rare. This means it represents a part of New South Wales's past that is not often seen today. It also has archaeological and social importance, showing how people lived and traveled in the past.
