Wingello railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wingello
Southbound view from Platform 2
Location	Sydney Road, Wingello Australia
Coordinates	34°41′32″S 150°09′30″E / 34.692192°S 150.158397°E / -34.692192; 150.158397
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main South
Distance	131.9 kilometresfrom Central
Platforms	2 side
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Other information
Station code	WNE
Website	Transport for NSW
History
Opened	1 June 1871
Traffic
Passengers (2013)	<1 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank	298
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Tallong toward Goulburn Southern Highlands Line Penrose toward Central

Wingello railway station is an old train station in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the small village of Wingello. This station is special because it is listed as a heritage site. This means it is an important historical building that is protected. It helps people travel on the Main South train line.

A Look Back in Time

The Wingello railway station first opened on 1 June 1871. Back then, it was just a "siding." A siding is a short track where trains can wait or pass. A proper station building was added later in 1882. This made it easier for people to get on and off trains.

Trains and Platforms

Wingello station has two platforms, one on each side of the tracks. These are like raised areas where passengers wait for trains.

Trains from NSW TrainLink use this station. In the early morning and evening, you can catch trains on the Southern Highlands Line. These trains travel to big places like Sydney Central, Campbelltown, Moss Vale, and Goulburn.

During the day, a special bus service also runs. This bus, called a "road coach," connects Moss Vale and Goulburn. It helps people travel when trains are not running as often.

What the Station Looks Like

The station has several interesting old buildings. There are two timber (wooden) station buildings. One was built in 1871 and the other in 1915. The 1915 building also has a shelter shed and a platform made of brick.

You can also see a timber signal box from 1915. A signal box is a small building where railway workers used to control train signals and tracks. There's also a small shed with a special sloped roof. The old plants, lights, and furniture at the station are also part of its heritage listing.

Why Wingello Station is Special

Wingello railway station is considered very important. It is a great example of a small country train station. Both its platforms and buildings are still in good condition. It's rare to find a station where both original buildings have survived.

This station shows how train stations were built a long time ago. The 1871 building is one of the oldest surviving buildings on this part of the train line. Because of its history and how well it has been kept, Wingello railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it is protected and its history is valued.