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#1

Old Casino Junction to Tuncester / Re: Armstrong's Siding

Last post by admin - May 19, 2026, 08:43:11 AM

# Armstrong's Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1903–1989

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> **Notes:** A private, short, dead-end siding on the Down side of the line, serving the local timber industry. In 1914 a request was made to enlarge the siding and goods shed and convert it to a public siding, as the area was experiencing growth in industry at the time, but this does not appear to have been followed through — the Railway Commissioner required the council to construct a road as a precondition, which was not met. The siding was taken over by the Department in 1930, at which point shunting charges were abolished. It was abolished entirely on 16 January 1940.

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## 1909 — Opening

> Siding opened as a **private siding** on **25 May 1909**.

*(No specific Weekly Notice entry found for the opening — the opening of private sidings of this type was not always recorded in the Weekly Notices. Date per external records.)*

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## 1915

### Interlocking Arrangements Altered
> **Armstrong's Siding (Grafton–Tweed Line)** — Since 22nd December, 1914, the Duplex and Bracket Lock arrangements have been removed, and the Facing Points in the Main Line, Facing Point Locks to same, and Catch-points in the Siding are worked from a Ground Frame fixed near the Main Line points, and must be operated in accordance with Regulation D on page 27 of the General Appendix.
>
> The lock on the Facing Point Lever Lock is unlocked by key on the Electric Train Staff for the section **Casino–Bungabee**.

*(Source: 1915 Weekly Notices)*

> **Note:** The notice refers to the line as the "Grafton–Tweed Line" — the contemporary name for what later became known as the Casino–Murwillumbah Branch. The change to interlocking was effective from 22nd December 1914, consistent with the 1914 request for conversion to a public siding — the removal of the duplex/bracket lock arrangement and replacement with a simpler ground frame may reflect the transitional work around that time.

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## 1930

### Siding Taken Over by the Department — Shunting Charges Abolished
> **Armstrong's Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Line)** — This Siding has been taken over by the Department, and shunting charges will not now be enforced.
>
> Pages 153, 168, and 217 of the Merchandise and Live-stock Rates Book to be amended accordingly. (30–28,474.)

*(W.N. 51–1930)*

> **Note:** This is a significant change in status — from a private siding (where the owning company paid shunting charges) to a Departmental siding. The timing, coming in the same week as the broader Casino/Old Casino reorganisation, suggests it may have been part of a general review of facilities in the area.

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## 1932

### Listed in Working Timetable Station Sequence
> Armstrong Siding listed in sequence: North Casino (P), **Armstrong Siding**, Naughton's Gap (P), Casino Council's Quarry Siding, Bentley, Bungabee, Fernside (P), Leycester (P), Tuncester, Lismore.

*(Source: 1932 Working Timetable listing)*

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## 1940 — Closure

### Armstrong's Siding Abolished — 16 January 1940
> **Armstrong's Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch)** — Since **16th January, 1940**, Armstrong's Siding has been abolished. Delete relative particulars.
>
> (39–34,709.) *(W.N. 4–1940)*

> Delete all relative particulars. *(W.N. 4–1940 — Local Appendix entry)*

*(W.N. 4–1940 — two separate entries, in Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book pages 202 and 253, and in the Local Appendix page 2)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| 25 May 1909 | Private siding opened (serving Armstrong's timber mill) |
| 22 December 1914 | Duplex/Bracket Lock arrangements removed; Ground Frame installed; worked by key on Casino–Bungabee Electric Train Staff |
| 1914 | Request made to convert to public siding — not proceeded with (road construction requirement not met by council) |
| W.N. 51–1930 | Siding taken over by the Department; shunting charges abolished |
| 1932 | Listed in working timetable sequence between North Casino and Naughton's Gap |
| 16 January 1940 | **Siding abolished** (W.N. 4–1940) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1903–1989 and other sources.*

#2

Old Casino Junction to Tuncester / Re: North Casino

Last post by admin - May 19, 2026, 08:23:48 AM

# North Casino (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1903–1989


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> **Note on naming:** The station opened in 1903 as **North Casino**. In 1930, as part of the reorganisation of the Casino area following the opening of the new Casino station, it was briefly renamed **Tenby** (after the local butter factory brand name). This renaming lasted only ten weeks before being reversed — the name North Casino was restored on 1st December 1930. The station was always a request stop throughout its operational life. In 1971, the Geographical Names Board of NSW formally deleted the name "North Casino Railway Station."

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## 1903 — Opening

> Station opened as **North Casino** on **19 October 1903**.

*(No specific Weekly Notice entry found for the opening — date per external records.)*

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## 1924

### Station Listed in Working Timetable
> North Casino (P) listed in timetable sequence: South Casino (P), Casino, **North Casino (P)**, Naughton's Gap (P), Bentley (P), Bungabee (P), Fernside (P), Leycester (P), Tuncester (P).

*(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices — timetable listing)*

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## 1925–1927

### Listed in Electoral District Schedules
> Casino Municipality defined as South Casino to **North Casino**, inclusive, for purposes of public holidays and closures.

*(Source: 1925, 1926, 1927 Weekly Notices — Electoral/Municipal holiday schedules)*

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## 1928

### District Superintendent Responsibility
> Tuncester to North Casino listed under Casino District Superintendent's area of responsibility.

*(Source: 1928 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1930 — Renaming to Tenby, then Back to North Casino

### Renamed "Tenby" — 22 September 1930
> North Casino will be re-named **TENBY**.

*(W.N. 38–1930)*

> *(Context: This renaming was part of the broader reorganisation on 22nd September 1930, when the existing "Casino" station on the Murwillumbah Branch became "Old Casino," the new Casino station opened, and North Casino became Tenby. The name Tenby was used by the local butter factory for their brand.)*

### Listed in Name Changes — Alphabetical List of Stations
> North Casino, altered to Tenby — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch (North Coast).

*(W.N. 39–1930)*

### Renamed Back to "North Casino" — 1 December 1930
> The name of Tenby has been altered to **NORTH CASINO**. This instruction cancels that on the subject in Weekly Notice No. 38 of 1930.
>
> Passenger Fares and Coaching Rates Book, Merchandise and Live-stock Rates Book, Alphabetical List of Stations, Platforms, Sidings, and Collieries, Working and Public Time-tables to also be amended accordingly.

*(W.N. 48–1930)*

### Timetable Entry — 1930 Working Timetable
> North Casino listed in Down and Up timetables as a request stop (a) between Old Casino and Naughton's Gap.

*(Source: 1930 Working Timetable entries in Weekly Notices)*

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## 1932

### Station Listed in Working Timetable
> North Casino (P) listed: Casino Co-op. Dairy Co.'s Siding, **North Casino (P)**, Armstrong Siding, Naughton's Gap (P), Casino Council's Quarry Siding, Bentley, Bungabee, Fernside (P)...

*(Source: 1932 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1934–1937

### Garden Competition — Station Section Listing
> Section No. 8 — Stations, Telarah to The Risk, inclusive, **North Casino to Murwillumbah**, Ballina, and Dorrigo.

*(Source: 1934, 1935, 1937 Weekly Notices — Annual Station Garden Competition)*

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## 1938

### Listed in Municipal/Electoral Schedules
> Municipality of Casino — South Casino to **North Casino**, inclusive.

*(Source: 1938 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1953

### Shire of Tomki — Electoral Boundary Note
> Shire of Tomki amended to read: Rappville to Shannon Brook inclusive; Mummimbah to Baraimal inclusive; **North Casino** and Naughton's Gap.

*(Source: 1953 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1963

### Speed Boards — Old Casino to North Casino and North Casino to Naughton's Gap
> Speed board locations listed: 
> Old Casino–North Casino: 501m 02c — 50 mph 
> **North Casino–Naughton's Gap**: 502m 46c — 45/50 mph; 503m 48c — 50/45 mph

*(Source: 1963 Working Timetable speed board listings)*

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## 1966 — Closure

### North Casino Closed — 24 December 1966
> Multiple entries in W.N. 51–1966 delete North Casino and all relative particulars from:
>
> - Pages 234 to 237 — Delete North Casino and relative particulars.
> - Page 63 — Delete North Casino and relative particulars.
> - Page 87 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch — Delete North Casino and relative particulars.
> - Page 104 — Grades at Stations, Sidings, Platforms and Signal Boxes — Delete North Casino and relative particulars.

*(W.N. 51–1966)*

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## 1967

### Deleted from Through Booking of Parcels Pamphlet
> New South Wales Stations — Delete Mingaletta and **North Casino**.

*(W.N. 1–1967)*

### Deleted from Alphabetical Station Lists
> Delete North Casino and relative particulars from distances tables.

*(W.N. — 1967)*

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## 1971

### Speed Board Listing — Retained for Reference
> North Casino–Naughton's Gap section still appears in speed board location tables in the Working Timetable (as a geographic reference point for mileage descriptions), at 502m 46c.

*(Source: 1971 Working Timetable — speed boards)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| 19 October 1903 | Opened as North Casino (request stop) |
| 1924 | Listed as platform (P) in working timetables |
| 22 September 1930 | Renamed "Tenby" (W.N. 38–1930) |
| 1 December 1930 | Renamed back to "North Casino" (W.N. 48–1930) |
| 24 December 1966 | Closed — deleted from all publications (W.N. 51–1966) |
| 1967 | Removed from parcels and distance tables |
| 1971 | Name retained as geographic mileage reference point in speed board tables |
| 1971 | Geographical Names Board of NSW formally deleted "North Casino Railway Station" |

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### Note on the Tenby Name
The renaming to "Tenby" in September 1930 lasted only ten weeks. It appears to have been a pragmatic choice — the name of the local butter factory brand was already well known in the district — but the reversal suggests either local objection or administrative confusion, given that "North Casino" was already the established identity for the locality. No further Weekly Notice entries relating to "Tenby" appear after the December 1930 reversal.

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1903–1989.*

#3

Casino Meat Works Siding to Kyogle / Re: Backmede

Last post by admin - May 19, 2026, 08:10:07 AM

### Fisher's Siding — Opened, Under Control of Old Casino
> A new siding at Mileage 508.19, between Fairy Hill and Baraimal, is in use and known as "**Fisher's.**" Passenger, Parcels, or small lots of Goods traffic may be accepted for Fisher's, which is under the control of Old Casino. All traffic must be dealt with under Siding and Platform conditions.

*(W.N. 34–1934)*

#4

Old Casino Junction to Tuncester / Re: Old Casino

Last post by admin - May 19, 2026, 08:00:46 AM

# Old Casino Junction (North Fork)/Old Casino/Casino Triangle (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1889–1989
> **Note on naming:** The station opened in 1910 as **"Casino"**. The existing Casino station on the main North Coast Line was renamed to accommodate the new station, but it was not until **1930** — when the new Casino station opened at its present town centre location — that this junction became known as **"Old Casino."** All references before 1930 to "Casino" on the Murwillumbah Branch relate to this location. The junction is consistently referred to in operational notices as the **"North Fork"** to distinguish it from the South Fork (Kyogle Line).
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## Pre-1930 (Referred to as "Casino")
### 1910
> Line opened to Old Casino (then Casino) on **25th June 1910**.
*(No specific Weekly Notice entries found for 1910 relating to the junction itself — opening details per external records.)*
## 1930 — Renaming and New Arrangements
### Opening of New Casino Station — Renaming to "Old Casino"
> The new Casino station opened for Coaching Traffic (Mile Post Mileage 500.20 from Sydney). The Station Distinguishing Number for Casino will remain unaltered, and the Station Distinguishing Number for **Old Casino** was changed.
> The complete arrangements will be in accordance with Circular No. 384-18 of 1930, and diagrams attached thereto.
**Mileages for Rates Purposes** — consequent upon the abovementioned alterations, new mileages for Coaching and Goods Rates purposes apply.
*(W.N. 39–1930)*
### Working on North Fork — Old Casino–North Fork Junction
> Whenever it is necessary for trains to proceed from the Kyogle line to Old Casino, or vice versa, via the North Fork, the procedure will be as follows: The Station-master, Casino, must arrange for an employee to be at North Fork Junction, in order that the Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section Casino–Fairy Hill can be handed to the Driver of Down trains, or received from the Driver of Up trains. When an Up train has passed on to the North Fork clear of the Main line, and the points have been restored to normal, the employee must obtain the Electric Train Staff and return it to the Signalman at Casino.
>
> The Station-master, Casino, will also be responsible for ensuring that the Ordinary Train Staff for the section **Old Casino–North Fork Junction** is at the end of the section from which the next train requires to proceed.
*(W.N. 38–1930)*
### Additional Key Staffs — Old Casino–Bungabee
> On Monday, 13th October, 1930, four additional Key Staffs, type "B", Nos. 5 to 8 inclusive, will be installed on the section **Old Casino–Bungabee**.
*(W.N. 41–1930)*
### Incorrect Addressing of Goods — Casino vs Old Casino
> Considerable inconvenience is being caused by reason of stations incorrectly addressing goods, correspondence, invoices, &c., to Casino instead of Old Casino. All concerned are therefore enjoined to give this section of the business close attention in the future.
*(W.N. 44–1930)*
### Telegraph/Telephone Circuit Listings
> The following stations listed on circuits, noting Old Casino, Old Casino Goods Shed, Old Casino Resident Engineer, Bungabee, Leycester Tool House, Lismore Station Master, Lismore Telegraph Office, Lismore Loco. Chargeman.
*(W.N. 44–1930)*
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## 1931
### Shell Siding, Old Casino — Opened
> On Friday, 27th February, 1931, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., a new Dead-end Siding, laid in on the Up side of the Main line at Mileage 500.79 (Mile-post Mileage), on the Grafton side of Kyogle Road Level Crossing, will be brought into use, and be known as **SHELL SIDING, OLD CASINO**.
>
> The Siding is 315 feet in length in the clear, and there is 160 feet standing room between the gate in the boundary fence and the Dead-end.
>
> No. 1 Lever in Frame "K" is unlocked by Key on the Electric Train Staff for the section Casino–Old Casino.
*(W.N. 7–1931 and W.N. 8–1931)*
### Stop Board on North Fork
> Since 1st May 1931, a Stop Board is provided on the Down side of the North Fork, on the Grafton side of the points (2C), leading to the Main line. Trains requiring to proceed from the North Fork to the Main line must be brought to a stand at this Stop Board, which they must not pass except by authority of the Officer in charge at Old Casino.
*(W.N. 21–1931)*
### Altered Lettering on Ordinary Train Staff
> The lettering on the Ordinary Train Staff for the section Old Casino–North Fork Junction has been altered to "**Old Casino Mon North–North Fork.**"
*(W.N. 25–1931)*
### Engine Load Table — Old Casino–Casino Council Quarry Siding
> Engine and vehicle load tables issued for sections including Old Casino to Casino Council Quarry Siding and Bentley to Old Casino.
*(W.N. 26–1931)*
### Telephone at Section Engineer's Office, Old Casino
> A telephone, connected to Nos. 83 and 89 Telephone Circuits, North, has been provided in the Section Engineer's Office, Old Casino. Code Call: three short and two long rings.
*(W.N. 31–1931)*
### Removal of Telephone from Resident Engineer's Office
> On Monday, 31st August, 1931, the telephone at the Resident Engineer's Office, Old Casino, connected to No. 83 Telephone Circuit, North, was removed.
*(W.N. 37–1931)*
### Section Engineer's Responsibilities
> The sections controlled by the Section Engineers at Old Casino amended as follows from 3rd August, 1931.
*(W.N. 32–1931)*
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## 1932
### Telephone Circuit Transfer — Section Engineer's Office
> On Monday, 22nd February, 1932, the telephone in the Section Engineer's Office, Old Casino, was disconnected from No. 90 Telephone Circuit, North, and connected to No. 84. Code Call unchanged.
*(W.N. 10–1932)*
### Telephone Removed from Old Casino
> On Monday, 13th June, 1932, the telephone connected to No. 83 Telephone Circuit, North, was removed from Old Casino.
*(W.N. 25–1932)*
### Shell Siding — Mileages for Rates Purposes Corrected
> Mileages for Rates purposes for Shell Siding, Old Casino: From Darling Harbour — 502 miles. From Newcastle — 402 miles.
*(W.N. 38–1932)*
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## 1933
### Engine Load Tables — Old Casino–Lismore Section
> Engine load restrictions issued for the Old Casino–Lismore section. A single "50" class engine may be run light between Old Casino and Lismore at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour when necessary to proceed to the latter station for repairs. When passing over underbridges at Mileage 509.20 (between Bentley and Bungabee) and Mileage 513.58 (between Fernside and Leycester) the speed must not exceed 4 miles per hour.
>
> The Resident Engineer, South Grafton, must be advised by the Steam Shed Inspector, Lismore, each time it is proposed to work a "50" class engine between Old Casino and Lismore.
*(W.N. 8–1933)*
### Casino North Triangle Renamed Old Casino North Triangle
> The reference to Casino North Triangle (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) is to be altered to read **"Old Casino North Triangle,"** and the words "Old Casino" substituted for "Casino" in the relevant columns.
*(W.N. 33–1933)*
### Down Home Signal — Renewal of Post
> On Tuesday, 25th July, 1933, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Down Home Signal (No. 1) will be out of use for the purpose of renewing the post.
*(W.N. 3–1933)*
### Train Load — Down Goods Old Casino to Casino Council Quarry Siding
> The load of Down Goods trains worked by 19, 26, 25 or 30T class engines from Old Casino to Casino Council Quarry Siding, and Up Goods trains from Bentley to Old Casino, has been increased to 265 tons.
*(W.N. 48–1933)*
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## 1934
### Engine Load Instructions Cancelled
> The instructions issued in Weekly Notice No. 8 of 1933 relative to the running of 50 class engines between Old Casino and Lismore for repairs are cancelled.
*(W.N. 11–1934)*
### Incorrect Addressing — Casino vs Old Casino (Reissued)
> As this station [Casino] deals with Passenger traffic only, wires and correspondence, &c., in connection with Goods traffic must be addressed to **Old Casino**. All concerned to give the matter special attention in future.
*(W.N. 11–1934)*
---
## 1935
### Loco Triangle — Alteration
> On 4th July, 1935, the lead at Old Casino end of the Loco Triangle was abolished and Frame "H" dispensed with. Traffic requiring to be stowed in this Triangle is to be placed therein via the points at the north or Murwillumbah end. The frame controlling these points is operated by the Electric Train Staff for the section Old Casino–Bungabee.
*(W.N. 31–1935)*
### Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd — Old Casino
> Instructions relative to Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd. at Old Casino noted.
*(W.N. 7–1935)*
---
## 1936
### Up Home Signal Dispensed With
> On Friday, 21st February, 1936, between 7.30 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the existing Up Home Signal, No. 5, will be dispensed with. The Up Second Home Signal, No. 4, will be re-fixed in a new position on the same side of the line, 350 feet nearer to Murwillumbah, and will be re-named Up Home Signal.
*(W.N. 5–1936)*
### 2-Ton Jib Crane — Out of Commission
> The crane at Old Casino will be out of commission until further notice.
*(W.N. 25–1936)*
### 2-Ton Jib Crane — Restored
> The crane at Old Casino has been restored. Instructions issued in Weekly Notice No. 25 of 1936 are hereby cancelled.
*(W.N. 36–1936)*
### Alteration to Position of Points in Main Line
> On Monday, 16th November, 1936, the points in the Main line, No. 2K, Main line to Shell Siding, were moved 5 feet nearer to Murwillumbah. On Saturday, 21st November, 1936, the points in the Main line, No. 6, Main line to Loop, were moved 8 feet nearer to Murwillumbah.
*(W.N. 49–1936)*
### Alteration to Position of Crossover — North Fork
> On Tuesday, 8th December, 1936, between 7.30 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Crossover, Main to North Fork, No. 2 Frame "C" and the F.P.L. No. 1C, will be moved to a new position 107 feet nearer to Sydney.
>
> **Stop Board** — The Stop Board in the North Fork, situated adjacent to the points in [the North Fork], to be amended accordingly.
*(W.N. 49–1936)*
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## 1937
### 2-Ton Jib Crane — Out of Commission for Repairs
> The 2-ton jib crane at Old Casino will be out of commission for repairs from 16th November, 1937, until further notice.
*(W.N. 48–1937)*
### 2-Ton Jib Crane — Restored
> The 2-ton jib crane at Old Casino has been restored. Instructions contained in Weekly Notice No. 48 of 1937 are hereby cancelled.
*(W.N. 52–1937)*
---
## 1940
### Section Renamed — Casino–Murwillumbah to Old Casino–Murwillumbah
> The section Casino–Murwillumbah is to be altered to read **Old Casino–Murwillumbah**.
*(W.N. 26–1940)*
---
## 1941
### Incorrect Addressing — Repeated Notice
> Inconvenience is being occasioned and invoices for Old Casino unnecessarily delayed in consequence of the staff at many stations incorrectly addressing the invoices to Casino instead of Old Casino. As indicated on page 253, passenger traffic only is dealt with at Casino, and all concerned must see that goods traffic for Casino is correctly consigned and invoiced to Old Casino, the invoices being clearly addressed to Old Casino.
*(W.N. 6–1941)*
### Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd — Deleted
> Delete particulars relative to Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd. at Old Casino.
*(W.N. 44–1941)*
---
## 1942
### Propelling — North Fork to Old Casino
> Vehicles may be propelled from Frame "D," North Junction Points (Casino) to Old Casino, via the North Fork, as required during daylight. When propelling, a brake-van must be provided as the leading vehicle.
>
> **Level Crossing, Mileage 501, between Casino and Old Casino** — A competent Flagman equipped with the necessary hand-signal must be stationed at this level crossing at Mileage 501m., between Casino and Old Casino, prior to any propelling movement being carried out.
*(W.N. 10–1942, amended W.N. 20–1942)*
---
## 1943
### Stowing Vehicles on North Fork
> Vehicles may be stowed in the North Fork when specially authorised by the District Superintendent, South Grafton. The vehicles must be secured by handbrakes and sprags, and the train staff for the section is to be kept under lock and key at Casino or Old Casino as required.
*(W.N. 33–1943)*
### Maximum Speed — Casino North Junction to Old Casino
> The maximum permissible speed of engines between Casino North Junction and Old Casino: 53 and 55 class engines — 15 miles per hour during daylight or dark. Other classes not fitted with electric headlights during dark — 15 miles per hour.
*(W.N. 52–1943)*
---
## 1944
### Transferring Intermediate Staff Instrument to Loco. Junction Signal-box
> On Thursday, 27th April, 1944, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Intermediate Staff Instrument for the section Casino–Old Casino, and the Pilotman's duplex lock, at present located in the Intermediate Staff hut near Frame F, will be transferred to Casino Loco. Junction Signal-box.
*(W.N. 17–1944)*
---
## 1947
### New Interlocking Machine at the Platform
> On Thursday, 13th March, 1947, between 7.30 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the existing Frame "A," situated near the Murwillumbah end of the platform, will be removed and replaced by a new 4-lever machine at the same site.
*(W.N. 11–1947)*
### Replacing Frame "F" by New Four-Lever Machine
> On Tuesday, 18th March, 1947, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the existing ground Frame "F" will be replaced by a new four-lever Frame "F" fixed at the same site. The points in the Loop line and catch points in the Construction Siding will be connected to No. 4 lever in the new Frame "F."
*(W.N. 12–1947)*
---
## 1949
### Removal of Point Indicator
> Since 8th April, 1949, the point indicator working in conjunction with No. 5C Crossover points in the Goods Siding has been dispensed with and removed.
*(W.N. 16–1949)*
---
## 1950
### 2-Ton Crane — Out of Commission
> The 2-ton Crane at Old Casino is out of commission until further notice.
*(W.N. 14–1950)*
---
## 1958
### Stop Board — North Fork at Hotham Street Level Crossing
> On Monday, 20th January, 1958, between 8.0 a.m. and 12.0 noon, a Stop Board will be provided alongside the North Fork on the Old Casino side of Hotham Street level crossing, approximately 20 feet from No. 2D catch points, and the point indicator will be removed.
*(W.N. 3–1958)*
---
## 1959
### Additional Miniature Electric Train Staffs
> On Tuesday, 8th December, 1959, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., 16 additional Miniature Electric Train Staffs, Nos. 21–36, will be provided on the section Old Casino–Bungabee, bringing the total to 36.
*(W.N. 49–1959)*
---
## 1961
### Frame G — Replacing Single Levers with Two-Lever Frame
> On Thursday, 23rd March, 1961, between 8 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Lever G, and Lever and Bracket Lock G operating the connection leading to the Down Siding will be removed and replaced by a single two-lever frame. The new frame will be located on the down side at the Main line end of the connection.
*(W.N. 13–1961)*
### Resident Engineer's Office Closed
> On and after Friday, 15th December, 1961, the office of the Resident Engineer, Old Casino, will be closed, and all construction work previously controlled by the Resident Engineer, Old Casino, will be under the control of the Resident Engineer, Broadmeadow.
*(W.N. 52–1961)*
---
## 1962
### Shell Siding Removed
> Since 10th October, 1962, Shell Siding has been removed. Frame K and connections have been dispensed with.
*(W.N. 42–1962)*
### Relocation of Catchpoint in North Fork — Provision of Lever Y
> Since 8th October, 1962, the catchpoint in the North Fork, previously worked from No. 2 lever, relocated. New Lever Y provided.
*(W.N. 42–1962)*
---
## 1963
### New Signals and Type "F" Flashing Light Highway Signals — West Street Level Crossing
> On Tuesday, 19th March, 1963, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m.:
> - The half-bracket Down Home Signal, No. 1, replaced by a signal on a straight post, located between the Murwillumbah Branch and the North Fork, approximately 150 feet on the Sydney side of West Street level crossing.
> - A new Up Starting Signal, No. 3, fitted with illuminated "U" indicator, located approximately 100 feet on the Murwillumbah side of West Street level crossing, brought into use.
> - **Type "F" flashing light highway signals and a warning bell** brought into use at West Street level crossing, Mileage 501m. 0c.
>
> **"U" Indicator** — When an Up train is ready to depart during the time Old Casino is unattended, the guard will insert the electric train staff for the section Casino–Old Casino in the Releasing Lock, turn, hold over for two seconds and then withdraw it. This will cause an illuminated letter "U" to be displayed in the indicator. The indicator will be extinguished automatically as soon as the train passes the starting signal.
*(W.N. 10–1963, amended W.N. 11–1963 and W.N. 12–1963)*
### Shell Siding — Deleted from All Publications
> Delete Shell Siding, Old Casino, and all relative particulars.
*(W.N. 17–1963 and W.N. 18–1963)*
---
## 1965
### Trains Between Casino and Old Casino Without Brake-Van
> Trains may be hauled between Casino and Old Casino in either direction without a brake-van, provided the driver is in possession of the electric train staff for the section Casino–Old Casino. The Westinghouse air brake must be complete throughout the train and controlled from the engine.
*(W.N. 16–1965)*
---
## 1972
### Emergency Switches at West Street Level Crossing — New Type
> Since Monday, 11th September, 1972, the emergency box at West Street level crossing, Mileage 501m. 0c., has been replaced by an emergency box of the new type containing three key-locked switches inscribed "Sydney side lights," "Country side light," and "Bell" respectively. Keys held by Station Master, Old Casino, and Station Master, Casino.
*(W.N. 37–1972)*
---
## 1973
### Old Casino Closed as a Booking Station
> Old Casino has been closed as a booking station. Insert (P) — Platform only.
*(W.N. 18–1973)*
### Speed Tables — Casino–Old Casino Merged into Casino–Old Casino–Lismore
> Delete Section: Casino–Old Casino and all particulars. Change Section: Old Casino–Lismore to read: **Casino–Old Casino–Lismore**.
*(W.N. 13–1973)*
### North Lismore, Myocum, and Other Platforms — Deleted
> Delete the following platforms and relevant particulars: Old Casino, Naughton's Gap, Woodlawn, Myocum, Bexhill, Crabbe's Creek, Bentley, Tuncester.
*(W.N. 36–1973)*
---
## 1974
### Old Casino — Deleted from Station Listings
> Delete Old Casino, Bentley, Bungabee, Tuncester, North Lismore, Bexhill, Eltham, Booyong and Stokers from the Casino–Murwillumbah Line passenger station listings.
*(W.N. 29–1974)*
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## 1975
### Replacement of Down and Up Distant Signals by Reflectorized Landmarks
> On Tuesday, 9th September, 1975, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., the Down and Up Distant signals will be replaced by reflectorized landmarks at the same location.
*(W.N. 36–1975)*
---
## 1977
### West Street Level Crossing — Listed at 806.281 km
> Old Casino, West Street — 806.281 km. Station Master, Old Casino.
*(W.N. 22–1977)*
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## 1979
### Construction Siding Abolished
> Since 24th March, 1979, the construction siding has been abolished. No. 4 lever in Frame F is now spare.
*(W.N. 11–1979)*
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## 1980
### Old Casino Taken into Centralised Freight Accounting System
> On and from Monday, 14th April, 1980, Old Casino station and the platforms and sidings currently controlled by it will be taken into the Centralised Freight Accounting System, under the control of the Centralised Freight Accounting Office.
>
> Old Casino — Station Master Inwards (Only) Account Number 014095.
*(W.N. 15–1980)*
### Old Casino Freight Centre Established
> On and from Monday, 28th April, 1980, Kyogle, Lismore, Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Billinudgel, Burringbar and Murwillumbah will be under the control of the **Old Casino Freight Centre** for delivery documentation and abstracting of old system invoices.
*(W.N. 17–1980 and W.N. 18–1980)*
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## 1982
### Old Casino Freight Centre — Casino to Report for Old Casino
> Delete Old Casino from Minor Locations. Casino will report for Old Casino and Casino Freight Centre.
*(W.N. 22–1982)*
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## 1983
### CTC Working Introduced — Grafton to Casino; Electric Train Staff Retained Casino–Old Casino
> Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) working, remotely controlled from Broadmeadow CTC Centre, introduced between Grafton and Casino. **Electric Train Staff working remains in use between Casino–Fairy Hill and Casino–Old Casino.**
>
> The Electric Train Staff sections are: 
> Casino–Fairy Hill: Type "A" Nos. 1–50, No. 1–8 Key Staffs. 
> Casino–Old Casino: Type "C" Nos. 1–36, No. 1–8 Key Staffs.
*(W.N. 44–1983)*
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## 1984
### Tenancy of Authority Residence at Old Casino
> Applications invited from State Rail Authority staff for a tenancy of Authority Residence, 90 Dyrabba Street, Old Casino. Weekly rent $71.25. The residence could eventually be required for the A.S.M. Old Casino.
*(W.N. 46–1984 and W.N. 48–1984)*
---
## 1985
### Provision of Time Delay Clearing on Nos. 1 and 3 Signals
> On Wednesday, 8th May, 1985, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., normal electric locks will be provided on Nos. 1 and 3 signal levers in conjunction with time delay clearing, associated with West Street Level Crossing. White indicator lights provided behind Nos. 1 and 3 signal levers to indicate when they are free to be operated.
*(W.N. 18–1985)*
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## 1986 — Closure
### Old Casino Closed as Staff and Crossing Station — 9th April 1986
> On Wednesday, **9th April 1986**, between 7.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Old Casino will close as a Staff and Crossing Station. The Miniature Electric Train Staff sections **Casino–Old Casino** and **Old Casino–Lismore** will be cancelled and the new section will be **Casino–Lismore**.
>
> **Removal of Triangle Loop** — The triangle loop will be abolished. The Intermediate Staff Instrument and Hut located adjacent to Frame H will be removed. The Ordinary Train Staff for the section North Fork–Old Casino Stopboard will be cancelled and the outside staff box adjacent to Frame X points will be removed.
>
> **Method of Working after closure** — When it is required to shunt Frame C, immediately on arrival at Old Casino the Miniature Electric Train Key Staff for the section Casino–Lismore must be placed in the top lock of Duplex Lock C and turned. This will suppress the level crossing warning indications at West Street (806.281km) level crossing.
*(W.N. 13–1986 and W.N. 14–1986)*
### Working of North Fork — Deleted
> Delete all particulars under heading "Working of North Fork."
*(W.N. 17–1986 and W.N. 37–1986)*
### ASM's Residence at Old Casino — Listed for Tenancy
> OLD CASINO, ASM's 92 Dynabba Street at a weekly rent of $81.00.
*(W.N. 25–1986 and W.N. 28–1986)*
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## 1987
### Pilotman's Lock Provided at Casino Signal Box
> On Monday, 9th November, 1987, between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m., a pilotman's lock will be provided in Casino signal box. The pilotman's key inscribed "**Casino–Old Casino**" is normally kept in the Pilotman's Lock and must only be used if required during Pilotworking to unlock Frame C, F or G at Old Casino.
*(W.N. 45–1987)*
### Shunting of Sidings — Departure Instructions Updated
> In all cases where sidings have been shunted at Old Casino and trains wish to depart for Casino, all trains are required to stop short of West Street Level Crossing and ensure that the level crossing lights are flashing and warning bell is sounding. If not, the shunters' pushbutton located on the northern side of the level crossing is to be utilised to activate the protection equipment, and after a period of thirty seconds has elapsed, the train may proceed across West Street Level Crossing.
*(W.N. 43–1987)*
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## 1988
### Shunting Instructions — Updated
> Departing Up shunting trains from Old Casino must stop at the shunting notice board and, if the level crossing lights are not flashing, the guard/observer must operate the shunters' pushbutton before the train is authorised to proceed past the notice board.
> A Pilotman's key is provided in a Pilotman's lock located at Casino Signal Box for use during pilotworking in the Casino–Lismore section. The Pilotman's key is required to unlock C, F and G Frame at Old Casino.
*(W.N. 3–1988 and W.N. 8–1988)*

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Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

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Alf Atkin - St Marys Station and some of the museum which is inside. 6th March 2019.

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Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

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John Thompson - St Marys in January 1985, batch C.

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Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

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John Thompson - St Marys in January 1985, batch B.

#8

Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

Last post by admin - May 17, 2026, 11:24:35 AM

Matt Burniston, December 2024

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Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

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Railcar DP27 at St Marys, 1950s

#10

Fingal Line / Re: St Marys

Last post by admin - May 17, 2026, 11:22:17 AM

John Thompson : Getting back to my family's camper-van tour of Tasmania in the summer of 1984-85. Posting a few views at St Marys, in three batches of 5 images. This is batch A.