Camden railway station
Camden railway station was a railway station in Camden and the terminus of the Camden line in South Western Sydney.[1][2] It opened along with the line on 10 March 1882 and closed along with it on 1 January 1963.[3] Apart from the station master's residence, the station is no longer extant.[4][1]
Camden | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 34°03′08″S 150°41′54″E |
| Operated by | Department of Railways |
| Line(s) | Camden |
| Distance | 67.30 kilometres from Central |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Ground |
| Other information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| History | |
| Opened | 10 March 1882 |
| Closed | 1 January 1963 |
| Electrified | No |
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History
Camden station opened on its first location on 10 March 1882, 11.56 kilometres from the junction with the Main Southern line. A waiting shed existed on the down track, as well as a run-round. In January 1883, the line was extended and the station was relocated. At this point, there was a goods siding, as well as a siding on the up track and a crossover. The station has a waiting shed and an office, whereas the original waiting shed from the initial temporary site was moved to Kirkham Lane.[5] A station master's house was constructed in 1889 next to the passenger station building, which was moved in 1901. Some improvements were also made to the station.[6]
In 1930, a siding was created to serve Dairy Farmers.[3]
The Camden line had been perpetually unprofitable and lacked investment, and a bus service had operated the length of the line in 1925 and from 23 February 1961. The line closed on 1 January 1963. The final train departed Campbelltown just after midnight and arrived at Camden at 12:55am.[3]
Services
The Camden line initially carried three daily return services, which was later increased to six, with a journey time to Campbelltown of approximately 40 minutes.[3]
See also
References
- "Camden Station". nswrail.net. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "Camden Branch". nswrail.net. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "Lost Railways: Camden Branch Line". www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- Willis, Ian (18 December 2016). "Railway". Camden History Notes. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "Campbelltown to Camden". Bulletin. January 1951.
- "Camden railway station" (PDF). Australian Railway Historical Society. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.