Merrygoen

Merrygoen
New South Wales
Population 170 (?)
Postcode(s) 2844
LGA(s) Warrumbungle Shire
State electorate(s) Barwon
Federal Division(s) Parkes

Merrygoen is a small township in north-western New South Wales, Australia. The town is a junction point between railway lines to Troy Junction on the Coonamble railway line, and the Gwabegar railway line. The railway station is now closed however wheat silos and several sidings remain in use. [1]

Merrygoen Post Office opened on 1 November 1879.[2]

Preceding station   NSW Branch lines   Following station
Nielrex
towards Gwabegar
Gwabegar Line
Wongoni
towards Wallerawang
Preceding station   NSW Branch lines   Following station
Boothenba
towards Troy Junction
Troy Junction – Merrygoen LineTerminus

References

  1. Merrygoen station. NSWrail.net, accessed 9 April 2010.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 2011-05-26.

Coordinates: 31°49′S 149°14′E / 31.817°S 149.233°E