Wycheproof railway station, Victoria

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Wycheproof
Station information
Lines Kulwin
Number of Platforms 1
Number of Tracks 1
Station Status Closed

Wycheproof railway station is a closed railway station on the Kulwin rail line in Wycheproof , Victoria, Australia. The line that runs though the the town is unique in Victoria as it runs though the middle of the main street.[1] Freight trains pass though the station on their way to various locations along the line.

The station has V/Line orange signage,[2] with the platform not in a usable condition.[3] A goods shed is also at the station,[4] as well as 70' long turntable that is booked out of use.[5] K class steam locomotive K167 is also statically preserved in a park nearby.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au. www.smh.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
  2. ^ James Hansen. V/Line tangerine signage at Wycheproof Station. hansonator.fotopic.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  3. ^ James Hansen. Overview of Wycheproof Station Building. hansonator.fotopic.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  4. ^ James Hansen. Wycheproof Goods Shed. hansonator.fotopic.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  5. ^ James Hansen. Wycheproof's booked out 70' turntable. hansonator.fotopic.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  6. ^ James Hansen. K167 contemplates it's bleak future at Wycheproof. hansonator.fotopic.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.

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