Oberon railway line
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The Oberon railway line is a short branch railway line in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. The line branches from the Main Western line at Tarana railway station and heads in a southerly direction to Oberon railway station, with length of 24 km.
Since 2007, the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc (OTHR) have been steadily restoring track on the line.[1]
History
It was earlier put forward as a line from Tarana to Burraga, via Oberon, to benefit the Burraga copper mine.[2] It opened on 3 October 1923,[3][4] after the copper mine at Burraga had closed down.[5] The line was lightly constructed with steep grades (1 in 25) and tight curves, and was operated by lightweight steam and then diesel locomotives.[6] It transported local seasonal vegetables, timber, livestock, and other goods. Passenger services ended in 1971, and goods services were suspended in 1979; the line was never formerly closed.[7] The line is currently being restored by a volunteer association to allow heritage and tourist operation.[1]
See also
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References
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Further reading
- Oberon-Tarana Branch Line. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin. July 1958.
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