Colo Vale railway station, New South Wales
Colo Vale | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates | 34°24′01″S 150°29′16″E / 34.4004°S 150.4878°ECoordinates: 34°24′01″S 150°29′16″E / 34.4004°S 150.4878°E |
| Line(s) |
Picton loop line Main South |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Closed, restored for preservation |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 May 1883 |
| Closed | 1978 |
Colo Vale is a former railway station which was located on the Picton – Mittagong loop railway line. It served the small town of Colo Vale, a Northern Village of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.
History
The station opened on 1 May 1883 as Colemans Siding, and was renamed Colo Vale on 1 August 1885.[1] The station along with the Loop Line was closed in 1978.
The station is located on a crossing loop. It has been restored by the Colo Vale Community Association.
Image gallery
Looking north
Railway tracks and station
Platform
North end of platform
South end of platform
Tracks at north end of platform
Station building and sign
Old pedestrian railway crossing at north end
Neighbouring Stations
| Preceding station | Closed lines | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
towards Mittagong | Picton Loop Line (closed) | towards Picton |
References
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