New South Wales was home to a vast and diverse rail network, with railway stations and yards, that tell stories of Australia’s past, present, and future. From bustling city hubs to quiet rural stops, each station has its unique character, reflecting the region it serves. In this photo series, we’ll take a visual journey through some of the most intriguing and picturesque railway stations both here and interstate.
This series highlights the essence of NSW's rail heritage, from iconic architectural designs to the functional infrastructure that keeps the railways running. You’ll see platforms bathed in morning light, signal boxes that have stood the test of time, bridges that connect both towns and generations and infrastructure that has since been eradicated from the face of the planet. Each photograph captures a moment in the life of these stations, offering a glimpse into the everyday operations and history that intertwines with the people who pass (or in many cases passed) through them.
Join me as we explore the beauty and charm of these places, where every track, platform, and signal has a story to tell. Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, hater, or simply appreciate the quiet elegance of infrastructure in motion, this series offers a look at locations visited over my decades of travelling around.
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Track diagram in the Cootamundra West signalbox.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
The former station of Batlow, terminus of the branch from Gilmore on the Tumut line. For a brief time the line extended on to Kunama.
The station has sadly since been obliterated.
Named after a pastoral holding from when the area was first surveyed.
Photos: Brad Peadon
The impressive Temora station, junction for lines to Griffith and Lake Cargelligo.
A museum now exists here.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Colo Vale on the Picton to Mittagong loop line.
After many many years of disuse, the railway museum at Thirlmere is currently working to reintroduce special trains to here.
Colo is apparently an Indigenous Australian term for Koala or native bear.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
A few views of the Gelco sidings at East Botany during now completed duplication works.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Former Yass Town Fettlers Shed.
This former terminus is now the Yass Railway Museum.
Photo: Brad Peadon
A safe notice for the former Rozelle goods line in Sydney.
Scan: Brad Peadon Collection
BHP Port Kembla trackage over the Allan's Creek bridge at Spring Hill.
Torpedo ladle transfers go across here if needing to be dumped, although it isn't something I've seen for some time.
Photo: Brad Peadon
3642 and 3137 sitting around Thirlmere station.
The station itself is looking a little sad with its awning having taken a trip over the roof and onto East Parade during a Willi-willy.
The damage to the southern chimney damage also evident.
There name comes from a lake near Penrith in the United Kingdom.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The Rock station in the Deep South of NSW, with the geographical feature where it got it's name appearing in the distance.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The beautiful Tenterfield Station.
Named after a family estate in Scotland.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
The former Rockdale signalbox in Sydney.
Sadly now all boarded up and derelict after the railways threw out the model railway club that were looking after it.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and below
Tumut railway station at the end of the branch line from Cootamundra. The line had closed earlier in the decade and it was looking rather sad at this time.
Tumut is an Indigenous Australian term for 'by the river'.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
The former Caltex fuel sidings at Banksmeadow during removal.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Brewongle brick pile some time after it's 1988 demolition.
Brewongle is an Indigenous Australian term for 'camping place'.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
The lovely 'Robertson Heritage Railway Station' on the Unanderra to Moss Vale cross country line.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Heritage inspection of Newbridge Station on the western line.
Supposedly named after a 'then' newly opened nearby bridge. No, I ain't making that up.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Windsor station on the Richmond branch line in Sydney.
Back in the lovely pre-electrification days.
It has changed somewhat today.
Named Windsor after the place of the same name near London in the United Kingdom.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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