Newnes railway line, New South Wales

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Newnes Line
Legend Newnes Oil Works Newnes Constance Newnes Tunnels x2 Deane 12 Mile Siding, New South Wales Main West line at Newnes Junction (1st)

The Newnes railway line (also called Wolgan Valley Railway) is a closed and dismantled railway line in New South Wales, Australia. The line ran for 50km from the Main Western line to the township of Newnes.

The line was constructed for the Newness Oil Shale mine and was operated by the Commonwealth Oil Corporation. It was opened in 1907 and closed in 1932. Passenger services were also provided on the railway.

[edit] See also

• Rail transport in New South Wales
• Rail rollingstock in New South Wales

[edit] References

Newnes Line - NSWrail.net

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