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#61

Koolkhan to Casino / Re: Gurranang

Last post by admin - August 03, 2026, 06:48:16 AM

# Gurranang (formerly Sportsman's Creek) (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1983

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**Type:** Station (Closed — 30 June 1972); Crossing Loop (Closed — 4 June 1995) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Kyarran–Gurranang / Gurranang–Banyabba sections from 1926) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 727.700 km (727.662 km per your notes; Mileage **18m 8c from Grafton** per 1910 renaming notice) 
**Location:** -29.463971, 152.995373 
**Between:** Kyarran/Dilkoon (south) and Banyabba/Lawrence Road (north) 
**Opened as SPORTSMAN'S CREEK:** **6 November 1905** — Grafton to Casino line; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905; Tuesdays and Fridays only (Construction Branch) 
**Renamed GURRANANG:** **1 October 1910** (WN notice) / **29 September 1910** (per your notes) — W.N. — 1910 (ref. 10–31,846) 
**Platform:** **23.7 metres** (per your notes) 
**Closed as station:** **30 June 1972** (per your notes) 
**Signal-box closed:** **1983** 
**Loop closed:** **4 June 1995** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Aboriginal word meaning "native bee" or sugar 

### Note on Renaming Date
Your notes give **29 September 1910**; the WN notice states "On **1st October, 1910**" the name will be altered. The 29 September date may be the date of the WN publication; the operative date is **1 October 1910**.

### Signalling History

**At opening 1905:** Listed in original Grafton–Casino station table (Construction Branch, Tuesdays and Fridays only) as Sportsman's Creek 

**1924 — W.N. 11–1924 (Monday, 10 March 1924):** 
Gurranang closed as an **Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station**; sections Grafton–Gurranang and Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; new section **Grafton–Camira Creek** (Shape: Round; Colour: Red) created; **Lever and Bracket Locks A and B** unlocked by key attached to Ordinary Train Staff for section Grafton–Camira Creek; Regulation C of General Appendix 

**1924 — Unattended:** Listed as Gurranang (P) in accommodation table — unattended intermediate 

**1926 (Kyarran loop opened — 21 October 1926):** 
Grafton–Gurranang ETS section cancelled; **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C, 1–4 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) created; section previously Grafton–Gurranang now split 

**1926 (Banyabba ETS station opened — 3 March 1926):** 
Gurranang–Camira Creek ETS section cancelled; **Gurranang–Banyabba** (Type B, 1–36 Ordinary) and **Banyabba–Camira Creek** (Type C, 1–8 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) created; fitted for ordinary and automatic working 
At Banyabba: new Frame A at Murwillumbah end of platform; Down and Up Home signals from Nos. 7 and 2 Levers; Down and Up Landmarks in lieu of Distant signals; Duplex Locks at each end of siding released by key from Duplex Lock on No. 4 Lever Frame A 

**1926 Ballast train propelling permission — W.N. 35–1926:** 
Gurranang to Mileage 20.40 in section Gurranang–Banyabba; daylight; max 10 mph; brake-van leading; Driver must hold ETS 

**1935 — Signal-box unattended indicator — W.N. 31 and 34–1935 (from 22 August 1935):** 
Signalling arrangements permit trains to be worked through when Signal-box is unattended without clearing Main line Starting signals; **indicator (No. 6 lever)** on post of each Main line Starting signal below arm — displays letter **"U"** when unattended; before going off duty Officer in charge (or Guard on completion of work) pulls Nos. 8 and 13 levers, clears Home signal for next train due, then pulls No. 6 lever; when crossing is known, Home signals left at Stop and Nos. 8, 13 and 6 levers pulled; Driver may pass Main line Starting signal at Stop only when indicator shows "U" and in possession of ETS for forward section; Loop line Starting signals must still be cleared for a train leaving the loop; when attended, Starting and Distant signals cleared in usual way (ref. C.T.M. 35–92,514; S.&T.E., G.35–7321H) 

**1935 — Booking Station opened — 1 December 1935 — W.N. 48–1935:** 
"Since Sunday, 1st December, 1935, Bulliac, Melinga, Kundabung, **Gurranang** and Leeville have been opened as Booking Stations for goods and coaching traffic, with a Porter in charge at each place." Pages 146 and 147 of Passenger Fares and Coaching Rates Book and pages 188, 195, 197 and 199 of Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book updated. Existing Power's codes and distinguishing numbers apply. Parcels obliterating stamp allotted *(W.N. 48–1935)* 

**1943 — Down Home signals relocated — W.N. 52–1943 (since 6 January 1944):** 
Down Home signals Nos. 2 and 4 refixed **150 feet nearer to Grafton**; **Circular No. 382–40 of 1935** amended (ref. S.&T.E. 43–576,007–Se.84; C.T.M. 43–47,425) 

**1943 — Water columns:** 
Two water columns at Gurranang — one 9-inch column on Main line and Loop (300 feet from Sydney end of platform); one 9-inch column on loop (240 feet from South Brisbane end) — listed in water supply table W.N. 52–1943 

**1943 — Bank Engine Working — Gurranang to Mileage 458m 0c:** 
Bank engine provided Down direction from Gurranang to Mileage 458m 0c; Electric Train Staff (Gurranang–Banyabba) used for bank engine; Control South Grafton gave instructions to Officer in charge at Gurranang; Officers at Gurranang and Rappville conferred with Control (W.N. 32–1943; ref. 43–45,720) 
12-class engines permitted to assist Express/Passenger from South Grafton to Gurranang (engine first, bogie tender, leading); when assisting from Gurranang to Mileage 458m 0c only — rear of train (W.N. 46–1943; ref. C.T.M. 43–45,720) 

**1960 — Bank Engine Key removed — W.N. 7–1960 (since 2 February 1960):** 
Bank Engine Key at Gurranang removed; Bank Engine Working with Bank Engine Key Down direction Gurranang–Mileage 458m 0c discontinued (ref. S.&T.E. 59–502,206) 

**1974 — Deleted from tables — W.N. 29–1974:** 
Gurranang deleted from List of Stations distances table (ref. B.2–74–71,071); deleted from border stations and horses/vehicles loading tables (ref. C.1–74) 

**1983 — Motor-operated points — Monday, 21 February 1983 — W.N. 8–1983:** 
Route control relay interlocking control panel; mechanical interlocking machine placed out of use; colour light signals; low speed indication at Down and Up Home signals; ETS Kyarran–Gurranang and Gurranang–Banyabba retained; automatic staff exchangers remain; diagram page 19 (S&C 126170) 
Note: OCR at line 13272 reads "Monday, 28th February, 1982" — almost certainly OCR error; W.N. 8–1983 places this as **21 February 1983** 

**1983 — CTC — 11 July 1983:** 
Kyarran–Gurranang and Gurranang–Banyabba ETS sections cancelled — Broadmeadow CTC (W.N. 29–1983; S&C 121220) 

**1983 — Signal-box closed** (per your notes) 

**1995 — Loop closed — 4 June 1995** (per your notes; outside WN collection) 

### ETS Sections History
| Period | Sections |
|--------|---------|
| 1905 (opening) | (Construction Branch — no ETS) |
| By 1910 | Grafton–Gurranang; Gurranang–Camira Creek (Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket) |
| **10 March 1924** | Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; **Grafton–Camira Creek** created (Round, Red) |
| **3 March 1926** | Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; **Gurranang–Banyabba** (Type B) and **Banyabba–Camira Creek** (Type C) created |
| **21 October 1926** | Grafton–Gurranang cancelled; **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C, 1–4 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) created |
| **21 February 1983** | CTC conversion; ETS retained during transition |
| **11 July 1983** | Both sections cancelled — Broadmeadow CTC |

### Water Supply (1943)
- **Main line and Loop:** One 9-inch column, 300 feet from Sydney end of platform 
- **Loop:** One 9-inch column, 240 feet from South Brisbane end 

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> **Notes:** Opened as Sportsman's Creek on 6 November 1905 under Construction Branch control; renamed Gurranang 1 October 1910 (ref. 10–31,846). Closed as Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station 10 March 1924 — sections Grafton–Gurranang and Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; Grafton–Camira Creek created. Banyabba ETS station opened 3 March 1926 — Gurranang–Camira Creek split into Gurranang–Banyabba and Banyabba–Camira Creek. Kyarran loop opened 21 October 1926 — Grafton–Gurranang split into Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang. Signal-box unattended indicator (No. 6 lever, letter "U") from 22 August 1935 — one of the earliest documented unattended indicator systems in the North Coast collection, with a uniquely detailed operating procedure. Booking station from 1 December 1935. Down Home signals relocated 150 feet toward Grafton (January 1944; Circular No. 382–40 of 1935). Bank engine key removed 2 February 1960. Station closed 30 June 1972. CTC conversion 21 February 1983; signal-box closed 1983; loop closed 4 June 1995.

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## 1905 — Opened as Sportsman's Creek — 6 November 1905

### Opening — W.N. — 1905
> **Conveyance of Traffic over the Extension from Grafton to Casino** — Commencing on Monday, 3rd April, 1905 [*note: formal regular service opened 6 November 1905 per your notes*]: Grafton — Solferino Road — Warragai Creek — **Sportsmen's Creek** — Lawrence Road — Banyabba — Camira Creek — Kytle Creek — Deep Creek Platform — Wooroowoolgan — Casino. *(W.N. — 1905)*

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## 1910 — Renamed Gurranang — 1 October 1910; Mileage 18m 8c from Grafton

### Renamed Gurranang — W.N. — 1910
> **Name of Sportsman's Creek to be altered to "Gurranang"** — On **1st October, 1910**, the name of **Sportsman's Creek Platform**, situate at **18m 8c from Grafton**, between Dilkoon and Lawrence Road, will be altered to **"Gurranang."** (10–31,846.) *(W.N. — 1910)*

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## 1924 — Closed as Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station — 10 March 1924; Grafton–Camira Creek Section Created

### Closed as OTS Station — W.N. 11–1924
> **Gurranang (North) — Closing as an Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station** — On **Monday, 10th March, 1924**, between 7.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Gurranang will be closed as an Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station. The existing Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket sections **Grafton–Gurranang** and **Gurranang–Camira Creek** will be cancelled, and the new Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket section will be:
>
> - **Grafton–Camira Creek:** Shape of Staff — **Round**; Colour — **Red**
>
> **Signalling and Interlocking Arrangements** — Lever and Bracket Locks "A" and "B" will be unlocked by Key attached to the Ordinary Train Staff for the section Grafton–Camira Creek, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation "C"** on page 55 of the General Appendix. *(W.N. 11–1924)*

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## 1926 — Gurranang–Banyabba Section Created — 3 March 1926; Kyarran Loop Splits Grafton–Gurranang — 21 October 1926

### Banyabba ETS Station — W.N. — 1926
> **Banyabba (North Coast) — Opening as an Electric Train Staff Station** — On **Wednesday, 3rd March, 1926**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Banyabba will be opened as an Electric Train Staff Station.
>
> Banyabba is not a Crossing Station, and trains must not be arranged to cross or pass at this station.
>
> **System of Working** — The existing Miniature Electric Train Staff section **Gurranang–Camira Creek** will be cancelled, and the new sections brought into use:
> - **Gurranang–Banyabba:** Miniature Electric Train Staff, Type **"B"**; Staffs Nos. 1 to 36 Ordinary
> - **Banyabba–Camira Creek:** Miniature Electric Train Staff, Type **"C"**; Staffs Nos. 1 to 8 Key, 9 to 36 Ordinary
>
> Instruments equipped for Ordinary and Automatic working. *(W.N. — 1926)*

### Kyarran Loop — W.N. — 1926 (21 October 1926)
> The existing Electric Train Staff section **Grafton–Gurranang** will be cancelled, and new sections brought into use: **Grafton–Kyarran** (Type A) and **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C, 1–4 Key, 9–36 Ordinary). *(W.N. — 1926)*

### Ballast Train Propelling — W.N. 35–1926
> **Propelling of Ballast Train from Gurranang to Mileage 20.40, in section Gurranang–Banyabba (North Coast)** — Permission is hereby given for the Ballast train to be propelled as required during **daylight** from Gurranang to Mileage **20.40**, in the section Gurranang–Banyabba, at a speed not exceeding **10 miles per hour**. Brake-van must be leading; Guard must ride; Clause (i) Rule 202; Driver must hold ETS. *(W.N. 35–1926)*

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## 1935 — Signal-Box Unattended Indicator — From 22 August 1935; Circular No. 382–40

### Unattended Indicator — W.N. 31 and 34–1935
> **Page 203 — Gurranang — Working When Signal-box is Unattended** — The signalling arrangements permit of trains being worked through when the Signal-box is unattended, without clearing the Main line Starting signals.
>
> To enable Drivers to determine whether the Signal-box is attended or unattended, an **indicator**, worked by **No. 6 lever**, is provided on the post of each Main line Starting signal, immediately below the arm.
>
> The Officer in charge, before going off duty, or, when the Signal-box is unattended, the Guard of a train, after completing his work, must pull **Nos. 8 and 13 levers**, clear the Home signal applicable to the next train due to arrive, and then pull over **No. 6 lever**, which will cause the indicators to display the letter **"U"** (unattended).
>
> When the Guard is aware that a crossing is to be made, the Home signals must be left at Stop, and Nos. 8, 13 and 6 levers pulled over.
>
> When the station is unattended, the Driver of a train, after satisfying himself that the indicator is displaying the letter **"U"**, and provided he is in possession of the electric train staff for the forward section, may pass the Main line Starting signal at Stop, on being instructed to do so by the Guard, in accordance with amended Rule No. 64.
>
> The object of providing the indicator is to maintain the mechanical locking, which would otherwise be done by clearing the Starting signal, and thus ensure that the points are lying in the correct position. Drivers must, when the Signal-box is unattended, be particularly careful not to pass the Main line Starting signal at Stop unless the indicator displays the letter "U."
>
> **The indicator does not give authority for the Loop line Starting signals to be passed at Stop.** These signals are to be cleared for a train leaving the loop.
>
> When the station is attended, the Starting and Distant signals must be cleared in the usual way. (C.T.M. 35–92,514; S.&T.E., G.35–7321H.) *(W.N. 31 and 34–1935; from 22 August 1935)*

### Booking Station — W.N. 48–1935
> **Gurranang and Leeville (North Coast Line) — Opening as Booking Stations for Goods and Coaching Traffic** — Since **Sunday, 1st December, 1935**, Bulliac, Melinga, Kundabung, **Gurranang** and Leeville have been opened as Booking Stations for goods and coaching traffic, with a **Porter in charge** at each place. *(W.N. 48–1935)*

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## 1943 — Bank Engine Working; Down Home Signals Relocated; Water Columns

### Bank Engine Working — W.N. 32–1943
> **Gurranang–Banyabba (North Coast) — Bank Engine Working Down Direction** — "Control," South Grafton, will give necessary instructions to the Officer in charge at Gurranang and Rappville for Bank engine to be provided for Down trains needing assistance from Gurranang to Mileage **458m 0c**, and from Rappville to Mileage **484m 10c**. (43–45,720.) *(W.N. 32–1943)*

### Down Home Signals Relocated — W.N. 52–1943 (since 6 January 1944)
> **Gurranang (North Coast) — Alteration to Location of Down Home Signals** — On **Thursday, 6th January, 1944**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Down Home signals, **Nos. 2 and 4**, will be refixed **150 feet nearer to Grafton**.
>
> Diagram attached to **Circular No. 382–40 of 1935** to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E. 43–576,007; C.T.M. 43–47,425.) *(W.N. 52–1943)*

### Water Columns — 1943
> **Gurranang** — Main line and Loop: One **9-inch column**, 300 feet from Sydney end of platform; Loop: One **9-inch column**, 240 feet from South Brisbane end. *(Source: 1943 Weekly Notices — Water Supply table)*

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## 1960 — Bank Engine Key Removed — W.N. 7–1960 (since 2 February 1960)

### Bank Engine Key Removed — W.N. 7–1960
> **Gurranang–Banyabba (North Coast) — Removal of Bank Engine Key** — Since the **2nd February, 1960**, the Bank Engine Key at Gurranang has been removed, and Bank Engine Working with Bank Engine Key in the Down direction between Gurranang and Mileage **458m 0c** has been discontinued. (S.&T.E. 59–502,206.) *(W.N. 7–1960)*

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## 1974 — Deleted from Tables — W.N. 29–1974

### Tables Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 260 — List of Stations on all Lines — North Coast Line** — Delete **Gurranang** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Pages 173–174** — Delete Gurranang from border stations table. **Page 186** — Delete Gurranang from horses/vehicles loading table. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

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## 1983 — Motor-Operated Points — 21 February 1983; CTC — 11 July 1983

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 8–1983
> **Gurranang (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 21st February, 1983**, commencing 7.00 a.m. and continuing until completion, as a preliminary to the introduction of centralised traffic control signalling on the North Coast line, the Main line to loop points at each end of Gurranang crossing loop will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main line and loop signals will be replaced by colour light signals.
>
> A **low speed indication** (small green light) with route indicator, cleared by an approaching train, will be provided beneath the main head of the Down Home signal and the Up Home signal.
>
> ETS working will remain in use on the sections **Kyarran–Gurranang** and **Gurranang–Banyabba**; automatic staff exchanging equipment at Gurranang will remain available.
>
> **Call indicators** — near Starting signals at each end; flashing blue light and hooter.
>
> A diagram showing the new signalling arrangements at Gurranang appears on **page 19** of W.N. 8–1983. (S&C 126170.) *(W.N. 8–1983)*

### CTC — 11 July 1983
> Since **11th July, 1983**, electric train staff working on the sections Grafton–Kyarran, **Kyarran–Gurranang**, **Gurranang–Banyabba**, Banyabba–Camira Creek were cancelled and Centralised Traffic Control working, remotely controlled from **Broadmeadow C.T.C. Centre**, was introduced in lieu between Grafton and Camira Creek. (S&C 121220.) *(W.N. 29–1983)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| Pre-1905 | Search of 1901–1904 WN volumes — no pre-opening references found in OCR |
| **6 November 1905** | **Opened as Sportsman's Creek** — Grafton to Casino line; Construction Branch; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905 |
| **1 October 1910** | **Renamed GURRANANG** — from Sportsman's Creek; Mileage 18m 8c from Grafton, between Dilkoon and Lawrence Road (W.N. — 1910; ref. 10–31,846) |
| **10 March 1924** | **Closed as Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket Station** — Grafton–Gurranang and Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; **Grafton–Camira Creek** (Round, Red) created; Lever and Bracket Locks A and B — Regulation C (W.N. 11–1924) |
| **3 March 1926** | Gurranang–Camira Creek cancelled; **Gurranang–Banyabba** (Type B) and **Banyabba–Camira Creek** (Type C) created (W.N. — 1926) |
| **21 October 1926** | Grafton–Gurranang cancelled; **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C) created |
| W.N. 35–1926 | Ballast train propelling — Gurranang to Mileage 20.40; max 10 mph daylight |
| **22 August 1935** | Signal-box unattended indicator (No. 6 lever, letter "U"); Nos. 8 and 13 levers; Circular No. 382–40 of 1935 (W.N. 31 and 34–1935) |
| **1 December 1935** | **Opened as Booking Station** — Porter in charge (W.N. 48–1935) |
| **6 January 1944** | Down Home signals Nos. 2 and 4 refixed **150 feet nearer to Grafton**; Circular No. 382–40 amended (W.N. 52–1943) |
| **2 February 1960** | Bank Engine Key removed; Bank Engine Working Down direction Gurranang–458m 0c discontinued (W.N. 7–1960) |
| **30 June 1972** | **Station closed** |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from distances, border stations and horses/vehicles loading tables |
| **21 February 1983** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — ETS Kyarran–Gurranang and Gurranang–Banyabba retained; diagram page 19 (W.N. 8–1983; S&C 126170) |
| **11 July 1983** | **Kyarran–Gurranang and Gurranang–Banyabba ETS cancelled** — Broadmeadow CTC (W.N. 29–1983) |
| **1983** | **Signal-box closed** |
| **4 June 1995** | **Loop closed** (outside WN collection) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1983.* 
*Note: Gurranang has one of the most complex section histories on the Grafton–Casino line — five different section arrangements between 1905 and 1926, reflecting the progressive development of intermediate loops (Banyabba March 1926, Kyarran October 1926) that transformed the original single-staff working into a multi-section system. The 1935 signal-box unattended indicator (letter "U", No. 6 lever) is one of the earliest and most detailed documented in the North Coast collection — the explicit note that "the indicator does not give authority for Loop line Starting signals to be passed at Stop" is a unique safety qualification not found in other unattended indicator entries. The bank engine working instructions (1943–1960) and the removal of the bank engine key (2 February 1960) confirm that the gradient between Gurranang and Mileage 458m 0c was a significant operating constraint for over 17 years of wartime and post-war heavy freight working.*

#62

Koolkhan to Casino / Re: Dilkoon

Last post by admin - August 03, 2026, 06:24:32 AM

# Dilkoon (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1907–1975

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**Type:** Station / Platform (Closed) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Kyarran–Gurranang section from 1926; Grafton–Gurranang prior) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 724.178 km (Mileage **15.64 from Grafton** at opening; approximately Mileage 449m–450m) 
**Location:** -29.493509, 152.985857 
**Between:** Kyarran/Warragai Creek (south) and Gurranang (north) 
**Opened:** **Saturday, 30 March 1907** — as unnamed sleeper platform; described in WN only as "Platform" between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek 
**Named DILKOON:** **30 June 1908** (per your notes — WN naming notice not found in OCR) 
**Closed:** **13 January 1973** (per your notes) 
**Platform abolished:** W.N. 2–1973 (ref. A.1–72–44,619) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Aboriginal word meaning "running water" 

### Platform
**Original:** **22.86 metres (75 feet)** — Down side timber platform 
**Extended to:** **29.6 metres** 
**Station building:** General waiting room; ladies' waiting room; out-of-[hours office per your notes] 

### Opening — Unnamed "Platform" (1907)
The 1907 WN describes the opening as **"a new sleeper platform at Mileage 15.64 from Grafton (between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek)"** — no name given; simply described as a platform. The station opened without a name on **30 March 1907** and remained unnamed for over a year until **30 June 1908** when it received the name Dilkoon.

### Sportsman's Creek Renamed Gurranang — 1 October 1910
**W.N. — 1910:** "On 1st October, 1910, the name of **Sportsman's Creek Platform**, situate at **18m 8c from Grafton**, between **Dilkoon** and Lawrence Road, will be altered to **'Gurranang.'"** (10–31,846.) 
This notice confirms Dilkoon's position — between Warragai Creek/Kyarran (south) and Gurranang (north, formerly Sportsman's Creek at 18m 8c from Grafton).

### 1924 — Unattended Platform
**W.N. — 1924:** "Dilkoon (P)" — listed as unattended platform in Local Appendix (P = platform, unattended)

### 1946 — Proposed Branch to Uralla (not constructed)
**1946:** Proposal to extend a branch line from Dilkoon to Uralla at a cost of **£660,000**. The proposal argued the branch would be as important to the region as the Dorrigo Branch. Not constructed. (Per your notes — no WN entries found for this proposal; likely in parliamentary or departmental records.)

### Abolition — W.N. 2–1973 and W.N. 3–1973
**W.N. 2–1973 (ref. A.1–72–44,619 and B.2–72–22,648):** Dilkoon deleted from:
- Working Timetable — pages 208 to 219 inclusive (ref. A.1–72–44,619)
- Alphabetical List of Stations — page 30 (ref. A.1–72–44,619)
- Local Appendix accommodation provided — page 84 (ref. A.1–72–44,619)
- Grades table — page 103 (ref. A.1–72–44,619)
- List of Stations, etc. — page 155 (ref. B.2–72–22,648)
- Alphabetical List of Stations showing mileages — page 189 (ref. B.2–72–22,648)
- List of Stations on all Lines — page 223 (ref. B.2–72–22,648)

**W.N. 3–1973:** "The platform at Dilkoon (North Coast Line between Grafton and South Brisbane) has been abolished and reference to this location should be deleted from public and sheet timetables." (ref. A.1–72–42,619)

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> **Notes:** Dilkoon opened 30 March 1907 as an unnamed sleeper platform at Mileage 15.64 from Grafton, between Warragai Creek and Sportsman's Creek (later Gurranang). The 1907 WN notice (ref. 3–12,142) confirms the opening but gives no name — confirming your note that the station opened simply as "Platform." It received the name Dilkoon on 30 June 1908. The 1910 renaming notice for Sportsman's Creek→Gurranang (10–31,846) gives Dilkoon's position explicitly — "between Dilkoon and Lawrence Road" — confirming the location. The 1924 Local Appendix lists Dilkoon as an unattended platform "(P)." The 1946 Dilkoon–Uralla branch proposal (£660,000) is not in the WN collection. Closed 13 January 1973; W.N. 2–1973 deleted from all publications; W.N. 3–1973 confirmed platform abolished.

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## 1907 — Unnamed "Platform" Opened — 30 March 1907; Mileage 15.64 from Grafton

### New Platform — W.N. — 1907
> **New Platform Between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek, Grafton–Casino Extension** — A new sleeper platform has been provided at Mileage **15.64** from Grafton (between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek). (3–12,142.) *(W.N. — 1907)*

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## 1910 — Sportsman's Creek Renamed Gurranang; Dilkoon Position Confirmed

### Sportsman's Creek Renamed — W.N. — 1910
> **Name of Sportsman's Creek to be altered to "Gurranang"** — On **1st October, 1910**, the name of **Sportsman's Creek Platform**, situate at **18m 8c from Grafton**, between **Dilkoon** and Lawrence Road, will be altered to **"Gurranang."** (10–31,846.) *(W.N. — 1910)*

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## 1924 — Dilkoon Listed as Unattended Platform

### Unattended Platform — W.N. — 1924
> **Dilkoon (P)** — listed as unattended platform in Local Appendix accommodation table; Maitland–South Brisbane section. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1973 — Platform Abolished — W.N. 2 and 3–1973

### All Publications Deleted — W.N. 2–1973
> **Working Timetable — Pages 208 to 219 inclusive** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (A.1–72–44,619.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **Alphabetical List of Stations — Page 30** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (A.1–72–44,619.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **Local Appendix — Page 84 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Maitland–South Brisbane** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (A.1–72–44,619.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **Local Appendix — Page 103 — Grades at Stations, Sidings, Platforms and Signal Boxes — Maitland–South Brisbane** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (A.1–72–44,619.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **List of Stations — Page 155** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (B.2–72–22,648.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **Alphabetical List of Stations showing mileages — Page 189** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (B.2–72–22,648.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

> **List of Stations on all Lines and Branches — North Coast Line — Page 223** — Delete: **Dilkoon** and relevant particulars. (B.2–72–22,648.) *(W.N. 2–1973)*

### Platform Abolished — W.N. 3–1973
> The platform at **Dilkoon** (North Coast Line between Grafton and South Brisbane) has been **abolished** and reference to this location should be deleted from public and sheet timetables. (A.1–72–42,619.) *(W.N. 3–1973)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **30 March 1907** | **Opened as unnamed sleeper platform** — Mileage 15.64 from Grafton; between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek; no name given in WN (ref. 3–12,142) |
| **30 June 1908** | **Named DILKOON** (per your notes — WN naming notice not found in OCR) |
| **1 October 1910** | Sportsman's Creek renamed Gurranang — Dilkoon confirmed as southern neighbour (W.N. — 1910; ref. 10–31,846) |
| By 1924 | **Dilkoon (P)** — listed as unattended platform in Local Appendix |
| **1946** | Proposed branch Dilkoon–Uralla (£660,000) — not constructed (per your notes; not in WN) |
| **13 January 1973** | **Station closed** (per your notes) |
| **W.N. 2–1973** | Platform deleted from Working Timetable, Alphabetical List, Local Appendix, Grades table, List of Stations, Distances tables (refs A.1–72–44,619 and B.2–72–22,648) |
| **W.N. 3–1973** | **Platform formally abolished** — delete from public and sheet timetables (ref. A.1–72–42,619) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1907–1975.* 
*Note: Dilkoon has the most complex naming history in the North Coast collection — opened as an unnamed "platform" (1907), named Dilkoon (1908), and its position confirmed only indirectly via the 1910 Gurranang renaming notice. The two-stage abolition (W.N. 2 deleting from administrative publications; W.N. 3 formally abolishing the platform and instructing deletion from public timetables) is a pattern also seen at other small unattended platforms. The proposed 1946 Dilkoon–Uralla branch would have created a second mountain railway from the Grafton–Casino line into the New England Tableland alongside the Dorrigo Branch — the £660,000 cost estimate and the Dorrigo Branch comparison suggest it was seriously considered at departmental level, though no WN operational entries were ever generated for it.*

#63

Koolkhan to Casino / Re: Warragai Creek

Last post by admin - August 03, 2026, 06:12:07 AM

# Warragai Creek (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1975

---

**Type:** Station (Closed) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Kyarran–Gurranang section from 1926; Grafton–Gurranang prior) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 717.410 km (approximately Mileage **11 miles from Grafton** at opening; Mileage **447m–448m**) 
**Location:** -29.550368, 152.988373 
**Between:** Kyarran (south, from 1926) and Gurranang (north) 
**Opened:** **Monday, 3 April 1905** — Grafton to Casino (Construction Branch); first services on Tuesdays and Fridays only 
**Closed:** **5 May 1974** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 

### Early Opening — Construction Branch Control (April 1905)
**First services:** Commencing Monday 3 April 1905 — Construction Branch conveys passengers and goods traffic between **Grafton and Casino** on **Tuesdays and Fridays** only; one Down train (Grafton 8 a.m., Casino 12 noon) and one Up train (Casino 1 p.m., Grafton 5 p.m.); goods and passengers at ordinary tariff rates 
**Original station list (mileage from Grafton, 1905):** 
Grafton (0) — Solferino Road [Koolkhan] (~4 miles) — **Warragai Creek** (~11 miles) — Sportsman's Creek (~15 miles) — Lawrence Road (~18 miles) — Banyabba (~23 miles) — Camira Creek (~27 miles) — Kytle Creek (~36 miles) — Deep Creek Platform (~46 miles) — Wooroowoolgan (~61 miles [OCR: 59 or 61]) — Casino (~65 miles) 

**Note:** The station was at approximately Mileage 11 miles from Grafton at opening — the OCR of the 1905 mileage table is unclear on the exact figure but places Warragai Creek between Koolkhan (~4 miles) and Sportsman's Creek (~15 miles).

### New Sleeper Platform — Between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek — 1907
**New platform at Mileage 15.64 from Grafton** (between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek) — a new sleeper platform provided (W.N. — 1907; ref. 3–12,142). Note: this platform was between Warragai Creek and Sportsman's Creek stations, not at Warragai Creek itself.

### Telephone
**No. 83 Circuit North** — Warragai Creek was on the No. 83 North telephone circuit; telephone transferred to Koolkhan Tool House on **30 July 1945** (W.N. 35–1945; code call (m) unchanged) 
**No. 68 North Circuit (from 1926):** Warragai Creek appears in the No. 68 North Circuit listing at Kyarran's opening — between Kyarran and Gurranang in the circuit sequence 

### Key Administrative Events
**Telephone transferred from Warragai Creek — 30 July 1945:** No. 83 North Circuit telephone previously at Warragai Creek transferred to Koolkhan Tool House (439m 30c); code call (m) unchanged (W.N. 35–1945) 
**Station closed: 5 May 1974** (per your notes) 
**Deleted from tables — W.N. 29–1974:** Warragai Creek deleted from border stations and horses/vehicles loading tables alongside Koolkhan, Gurranang, Banyabba, Whiporie, Camira Creek and other North Coast intermediate stations (ref. C.1–74) 
**All accommodation references deleted — W.N. 26–1975:** Delete all reference to Warragai Creek, Lawrence Road, Ampdale, Coombell, Amarina and Shannon Brook from Accommodation Provided table (page 84) (ref. A1 73 77203) 

---

> **Notes:** Warragai Creek opened 3 April 1905 under Construction Branch control as one of the original stations on the Grafton–Casino line. Early services were Tuesdays and Fridays only, with the Construction Branch running one Down and one Up train each operating day. A new sleeper platform was provided in 1907 between Warragai Creek and Sportsman's Creek (Mileage 15.64 from Grafton) — not at Warragai Creek itself. The station appeared in the 1926 No. 68 North telephone circuit listing between Kyarran and Gurranang, confirming its position in the section after the 1926 loop opened. The No. 83 North telephone previously at Warragai Creek was transferred to Koolkhan Tool House in 1945 — suggesting Warragai Creek's telephone facilities were being rationalised at that time. Closed 5 May 1974; deleted from border tables W.N. 29–1974; all accommodation references deleted W.N. 26–1975.

---

## 1905 — Opened 3 April 1905; Construction Branch; Tuesdays and Fridays Only

### Opening — W.N. — 1905
> **Conveyance of Traffic over the Extension from Grafton to Casino** — Commencing on **Monday, 3rd April, 1905**, the Construction Department will convey passenger and goods traffic between Grafton and Casino on **Tuesdays and Fridays** in each week, running one Up and one Down train on each of those days; the Down Train leaving Grafton at **8 a.m.** and arriving at Casino at **12 noon**, and the Up Train leaving Casino at **1 p.m.** and arriving at Grafton at **5 p.m.**
>
> The following is a list of the stations and sidings, with their mileages from Grafton: Grafton — Solferino Road — **Warragai Creek** — Sportsman's Creek — Lawrence Road — Banyabba — Camira Creek — Kytle Creek — Deep Creek Platform — Wooroowoolgan — Casino.
>
> Goods and passenger traffic will be booked at ordinary tariff rates as laid down in the rate books. *(W.N. — 1905)*

---

## 1907 — New Sleeper Platform Between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek

### New Platform — W.N. — 1907
> **New Platform Between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek, Grafton–Casino Extension** — A new sleeper platform has been provided at Mileage **15.64** from Grafton (between Warragai and Sportsman's Creek). (3–12,142.) *(W.N. — 1907)*

---

## 1926 — Telephone Circuit No. 68 North; Kyarran Opening Confirms Position

### No. 68 North Telephone Circuit — 1926
> **No. 68 North Telephone Circuit** (at Kyarran opening, W.N. — 1926) — sequence: Kyarran — **Warragai Creek** — Gurranang — Lawrence Road — Banyabba — Camira Creek. *(Source: 1926 Weekly Notices — Kyarran opening notice circuit listing)*

---

## 1945 — Telephone Transferred to Koolkhan Tool House — W.N. 35–1945

### Telephone Transferred — W.N. 35–1945
> **Page 96 — No. 83 Telephone Circuit, North** — On **30th July, 1945**, the telephone previously installed at **"Warragai Creek"** was transferred to **"Koolkhan Tool House," 439m 30c**. The code call **(m)** will remain unaltered. *(W.N. 35–1945)*

---

## 1974 — Deleted from Tables — W.N. 29–1974

### Tables Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 174 — Stations and Platforms, etc. — Maitland–Queensland Border** — Delete Koolkhan, **Warragai Creek**, Gurranang, Banyabba, Whiporie, Camira Creek, Ampdale, Clearfield, Coombell, Amarina, Leeville, Shannonbrook, Fairy Hill, Kilgra, Wiangaree, The Risk, Mt Lion, Loadstone. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 186 — Stations at which Horses and Vehicles may be loaded and unloaded** — Delete Koolkhan, **Warragai Creek**, Gurranang, Banyabba, Whiporie, Camira Creek, Coombell, Leeville, South Casino, Fairy Hill, Wiangaree, The Risk, Nana Glen, Shannonbrook. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

---

## 1975 — All Accommodation References Deleted — W.N. 26–1975

### Accommodation Table Deleted — W.N. 26–1975
> **Page 84 — Stations, Sidings and Platforms — Accommodation Provided** — Delete all reference to **Warragai Creek**, Lawrence Road, Ampdale, Coombell, Amarina and Shannon Brook. (A1 73 77203.) *(W.N. 26–1975)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| Pre-1905 | Search of 1900–1904 WN volumes — no pre-opening references found in OCR |
| **3 April 1905** | **Opened** — Construction Branch; Tuesdays and Fridays only; one Down (Grafton 8 a.m.–Casino 12 noon) and one Up (Casino 1 p.m.–Grafton 5 p.m.) train; ordinary tariff rates |
| **1907** | Sleeper platform provided at Mileage 15.64 from Grafton — between Warragai Creek and Sportsman's Creek (not at Warragai Creek) |
| **21 October 1926** | Kyarran loop opened — Grafton–Gurranang section split; Warragai Creek within new **Kyarran–Gurranang** section |
| **30 July 1945** | Telephone on No. 83 North Circuit transferred from Warragai Creek to Koolkhan Tool House (439m 30c); code call (m) unchanged (W.N. 35–1945) |
| **5 May 1974** | **Station closed** |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from border stations and horses/vehicles loading tables (ref. C.1–74) |
| **W.N. 26–1975** | All accommodation references deleted alongside Lawrence Road, Ampdale, Coombell, Amarina and Shannon Brook (ref. A1 73 77203) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1975.* 
*Note: Warragai Creek is one of the original stations on the Grafton–Casino line, opening under Construction Branch control on 3 April 1905 — making it one of the earliest-dated openings in the North Coast WN collection (predating the main Glenreagh–South Grafton section by a decade). The 1905 opening notice uses "Solferino Road" for what became Koolkhan, confirming the construction name was still in use at opening. The 1907 new sleeper platform at Mileage 15.64 from Grafton is between Warragai Creek and Sportsman's Creek — a notable intermediate point that does not appear to have subsequently become a named station. The search of 1900–1904 WN volumes found no pre-opening references to Warragai Creek, consistent with the Grafton–Casino line being under construction during this period without formal operational notices.*

#64

Koolkhan to Casino / Re: Kyarran Loop

Last post by admin - August 03, 2026, 05:47:11 AM

# Kyarran (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1926–1989

---

**Type:** Crossing Loop (In use) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Grafton–Kyarran / Kyarran–Gurranang sections) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 713.636 km (Mileage **9.24 from Grafton** at opening; platform at **443m 37c**) 
**Location:** -29.589896, 152.955800 
**Between:** Grafton (south) and Gurranang (north) 
**Opened:** **Thursday, 21 October 1926** — as Unattended Crossing Loop; Down side of Main line; Mileage 9.24 from Grafton 
**Status:** In use 
**Name meaning:** Aboriginal word meaning "frog" — named after the vicinity 

### Signalling History

**At opening — W.N. — 1926:** 
- Loop on **Down side** of Main line at Mileage 9.24 from Grafton 
- **Unattended** from opening; Staff Instruments fitted for automatic working 
- **Staff Hut** on Up side of Main line near Frame A 
- **Frame A** — operated Down and Up Home signals and ground frames at both ends 
- Grafton–Gurranang ETS section cancelled; **Grafton–Kyarran** (Type A, 1–8 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) and **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C, 1–8 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) created 
- **Telephone:** No. 68 North Circuit; code call — one long and three short rings 

**Landmarks replaced by Distant Signals — 24 June 1930 — W.N. 25–1930:** 
Down and Up Landmarks at Kyarran replaced by Distant Signals fitted with Fixed Green Upper Lights (part of Kyarran–Fairy Hill programme) 

**New Signal-box — 3 April 1935 — W.N. 14–1935:** 
Frame A (Down and Up Home signals; ground frames at both ends of loop) dispensed with; new **Signal-box on Up side of Main line near centre of loop** brought into use; new Down and Up Main and Loop Starting signals; new Down and Up Home signals Main to Loop; points at each end of loop connected to Signal-box; **Circular No. 152–17 of 1935** (ref. S.&T.E., G.33–339) 

**Employee platform — W.N. 35–1945:** 
16-foot sleeper platform at Mileage **443m 37c** on **Up side** of line; for convenience of employees (ref. 45–50,807) 

**Motor-operated points — Monday, 21 February 1983 — W.N. 7 and 8–1983:** 
Route control relay interlocking control panel; mechanical interlocking machine placed out of use; colour light signals; **low speed indication** (small green light) with route indicator at Down Home and Up Home signals; entry to loop on authority of low speed signal; ETS Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang retained; automatic staff exchangers remain; diagram **page 14** (W.N. 8–1983; S&C 126170) 

**Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang ETS cancelled — 11 July 1983:** 
As part of Grafton–Camira Creek CTC introduction — Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang, Gurranang–Banyabba, Banyabba–Camira Creek ETS sections all cancelled; Broadmeadow CTC; noticeboards transferred from Grafton to Camira Creek (W.N. 29–1983; S&C 121220) 

### Ballast Train Propelling — 1926
**W.N. 48–1926:** Ballast train propelling permission — Kyarran to Mileage 4 in section Kyarran–Grafton; daylight; max 10 mph; brake-van leading; Guard must ride; Driver must be in possession of ETS for section; Driver to sound whistle where view obstructed 

### ETS Sections History
| Period | Sections |
|--------|---------|
| Pre-1926 | Grafton–Gurranang |
| **21 October 1926** | **Grafton–Kyarran** (Type A, 1–8 Key, 9–36 Ordinary); **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C, 1–8 Key, 9–36 Ordinary) |
| 21 February 1983 | CTC conversion; ETS sections retained during transition |
| **11 July 1983** | Both sections cancelled — Broadmeadow CTC |

---

> **Notes:** Kyarran opened as an unattended crossing loop on 21 October 1926, splitting the Grafton–Gurranang section into two. Instruments fitted for automatic working from opening; Staff Hut on Up side near Frame A; telephone No. 68 North Circuit. Landmarks replaced by Distant signals with fixed green upper lights 24 June 1930. New Signal-box brought into use 3 April 1935 — Frame A dispensed with; Circular No. 152–17 of 1935. Employee platform (16 feet, Up side, 443m 37c) added 1945. CTC conversion 21 February 1983 (W.N. 7 and 8–1983) — ETS retained during transition. Both Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang ETS sections cancelled 11 July 1983 as part of Grafton–Camira Creek CTC.

---

## 1926 — Opened 21 October 1926; Unattended Crossing Loop; Type A and C Sections; Telephone

### Opening — W.N. — 1926
> **Kyarran (North Coast), at Mileage 9.24 from Grafton, between Grafton and Gurranang — Opening as an Unattended Crossing Loop** — Since **21st October, 1926**, a new Unattended Crossing Loop, laid in on the **Down side** of the Main line at Mileage **9.24** from Grafton, between Grafton and Gurranang, has been in use, and is known as **KYARRAN**.
>
> The Electric Train Staff section **Grafton–Gurranang** has been cancelled, and new sections brought into use as follows:
> - **Grafton–Kyarran:** Miniature Electric Train Staff, Type **"A"**; Staffs Nos. 1 to 8 Key, Nos. 9 to 36 Ordinary
> - **Kyarran–Gurranang:** Miniature Electric Train Staff, Type **"C"**; Staffs Nos. 1 to 8 Key, Nos. 9 to 36 Ordinary
>
> The Staff Instruments are fitted for **Automatic Working** and are fixed in a **Staff Hut**, close to Frame "A," on the Up side of the Main line.
>
> **Telephone** — A telephone is installed in the Staff Hut, connected to **No. 68 North Telephone Circuit**; the call being **one long and three short rings**.
>
> [No. 68 North Circuit included: District Superintendent South Grafton, South Grafton Station, Grafton Station, Grafton Pontoon Approach, Grafton Loco., **Kyarran**, Warragai Creek, Gurranang, Lawrence Road, Banyabba, Camira Creek, Clearfield Ganger's Residence, Rappville, Coombell, Leeville, South Casino, Casino, Casino Goods Shed, Casino Resident Engineer, Bungabee.] *(W.N. — 1926)*

### Ballast Train Propelling — W.N. 48–1926
> **Propelling of Ballast Train from Kyarran to Mileage 4, in section Kyarran–Grafton (North Coast)** — Commencing at once, permission is hereby given for the Ballast train to be propelled as required during **daylight** from Kyarran to Mileage 4, in the section Kyarran–Grafton, at a speed not exceeding **10 miles per hour**.
>
> When propelling, the engine must be on the Kyarran end of the train; a Brake-van must be leading, in which the Guard must ride and give the Driver such hand-signals as may be necessary. Clause (i) of Rule 202 must be observed.
>
> The Driver must be in possession of the **Electric Train Staff** for the section. He must also sound the engine whistle freely where his view of the line is obstructed. *(W.N. 48–1926)*

---

## 1930 — Landmarks Replaced by Distant Signals — 24 June 1930 — W.N. 25–1930

### Distant Signals — W.N. 25–1930
> **Pages 303–304 — Kyarran to Fairy Hill (North Coast) — Replacing Up and Down Landmarks with Distant Signals fitted with Fixed Green Upper Lights** — Commencing on **Tuesday, 24th June, 1930**, the Down and Up Landmarks at Kyarran [and other stations to Fairy Hill] will be replaced by Distant Signals, fitted with **Fixed Green Upper Lights**. *(W.N. 25–1930)*

---

## 1935 — New Signal-Box; Frame A Dispensed With — 3 April 1935 — W.N. 14–1935; Circular No. 152–17

### New Signal-Box — W.N. 14–1935
> **Kyarran (North Coast) — Bringing into Use New Signal-box and Altered Signalling Arrangements** — On **Wednesday, 3rd April, 1935**, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., Frame "A," operating the Down and Up Home signals, and the ground frames at both ends of the crossing loop, will be **dispensed with**, and a new **Signal-box, situated on the Up side of the Main line, near the centre of the loop**, will be brought into use.
>
> The alterations to be carried out in connection with this work:
> 1. Provision of new **Down and Up Main and Loop Starting signals**
> 2. Provision of new **Down and Up Home signals, Main to Loop**
> 3. Connecting points at each end of loop to Signal-box
>
> The arrangements will be in accordance with **Circular No. 152–17 of 1935**, with diagram attached thereto. (S.&T.E., G.33–339.) *(W.N. 14–1935)*

---

## 1945 — Employee Platform — W.N. 35–1945; Mileage 443m 37c; 16 Feet Up Side

### Employee Platform — W.N. 35–1945
> **Page 61 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Kyarran (North Coast Line)** — A sleeper platform, **16 feet** in length, has been provided at Kyarran (Mileage **443m 37c**), on the **Up side** of the line, for the convenience of employees. (45–50,807.) *(W.N. 35–1945)*

---

## 1983 — Motor-Operated Points — 21 February 1983; CTC — 11 July 1983

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 7 and 8–1983
> **Kyarran (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 21st February, 1983**, commencing 7.00 a.m. and continuing until completion, as a preliminary to the introduction of centralised traffic control signalling on the North Coast line, the Main line to loop points at each end of Kyarran crossing loop will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main line and loop signals will be replaced by colour light signals.
>
> The foregoing points and signals will be worked from a **route control relay interlocking control panel** located in the signal-box. The existing mechanical interlocking machine will be placed out of use.
>
> A **low speed indication** (small green light) with route indicator, cleared by an approaching train, will be provided beneath the main head of the Down Home signal and the Up Home signal. Entry to the loop line will be on the authority of the low speed signal with route indication.
>
> ETS working will remain in use on the sections **Grafton–Kyarran** and **Kyarran–Gurranang**; automatic staff exchanging equipment at Kyarran will remain available.
>
> **Call indicators** — near Starting signals at each end; flashing blue light and hooter.
>
> **Route Control Relay Interlocking Unit** — combined control panel and indicator diagram; track indicator lamps throughout the Kyarran area.
>
> A diagram showing the new signalling arrangements at Kyarran appears on **page 14** of W.N. 8–1983. (S&C 126170.) *(W.N. 7 and 8–1983)*

### Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang ETS Cancelled — W.N. 29–1983 (Since 11 July 1983)
> Since **11th July, 1983**, electric train staff working on the sections **Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang**, Gurranang–Banyabba and Banyabba–Camira Creek were cancelled and Centralised Traffic Control working, remotely controlled from **Broadmeadow C.T.C. Centre**, was introduced in lieu between Grafton and Camira Creek. (S&C 121220.) *(W.N. 29–1983)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **21 October 1926** | **Opened** — Unattended Crossing Loop; Down side; Mileage 9.24 from Grafton; Grafton–Gurranang cancelled; **Grafton–Kyarran** (Type A) and **Kyarran–Gurranang** (Type C) created; Staff Instruments automatic; Staff Hut Up side near Frame A; telephone No. 68 North Circuit |
| W.N. 48–1926 | Ballast train propelling permission — Kyarran to Mileage 4; max 10 mph daylight; brake-van leading; Driver must hold ETS |
| **24 June 1930** | Landmarks replaced by Distant Signals with Fixed Green Upper Lights (W.N. 25–1930) |
| **3 April 1935** | **New Signal-box** — Frame A dispensed with; new signal-box Up side near centre of loop; new Starting and Home signals; points connected to signal-box; **Circular No. 152–17 of 1935** (W.N. 14–1935) |
| **W.N. 35–1945** | **Employee platform** — 16-foot sleeper platform, Up side, Mileage 443m 37c (ref. 45–50,807) |
| **21 February 1983** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — route control relay interlocking; low speed indication at Home signals; ETS Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang retained; automatic exchangers; diagram page 14 (W.N. 7 and 8–1983; S&C 126170) |
| **11 July 1983** | **Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang ETS cancelled** — Broadmeadow CTC; Grafton–Camira Creek section (W.N. 29–1983) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1926–1983.* 
*Note: Kyarran is the only crossing loop in the collection where the Staff Hut at opening was explicitly placed on the Up side of the Main line adjacent to Frame A, while the loop itself was on the Down side — an unusual configuration that was resolved by the 1935 Signal-box provision on the Up side near the centre of the loop. The Type A/Type C pairing for Grafton–Kyarran and Kyarran–Gurranang (both using 1–8 Key staffs and 9–36 Ordinary staffs) is consistent with the standard North Coast two-section pattern for new intermediate loops. The 1926 telephone circuit listing (No. 68 North) provides a complete snapshot of North Coast communication stations from South Grafton to Casino — a rare circuit-level record for the mid-1920s.*

#65

Koolkhan to Casino / Re: Koolkhan

Last post by admin - August 02, 2026, 05:35:23 PM

# Koolkhan (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1989

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**Type:** Station (Closed); Goods Siding (in use post-closure) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Grafton–Kyarran section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 706.500 km (Mileage **438m 71c** — per 1965 level crossing notice) 
**Location:** -29.622530, 152.930334 
**Between:** Grafton (south) and Kyarran / Gurranang (north) 
**Construction name:** Sulferino Road (used during construction of Grafton–Casino line) 
**Opened:** **6 November 1905** — with Grafton to Casino line; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905 
**Closed:** **1975** (station); tank and station demolished **16 July 1975** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed (station); Rocla Siding removed in the 1990s 
**Name meaning:** Named after the nearby Koolkhan Creek, itself named after an old homestead in the area 
**Platform:** **30.48-metre (100-foot)** Up side 

### Rocla Siding
**Rocla Siding, Koolkhan:** 300-metre loop siding; removed in the 1990s 
*Note: The 1945 WN reference to "Rocla Siding, Enfield South" is a separate siding at Enfield and is unrelated to the Koolkhan Rocla Siding.* 

### County Council Siding (Clarence River County Council)
**Power's code inserted — W.N. — 1950:** County Council Siding, Koolkhan — Ordinary code **3410–8**; Local code **3415–58** (alongside Ampol Siding Taree and Sulphide Junction Coal Siding) 

**Type F highway signals and ground frame alterations — Tuesday, 2 November 1965 — W.N. 45–1965:** 
- Type F flashing light highway signals and warning bell at Copmanhurst Road level crossing, Koolkhan (Mileage **438m 71c**); automatically controlled by track circuit 
- **Frames A and B (Clarence River County Council Siding):** Duplex Locks A and B provided on posts adjacent to Frames A and B at Sydney and Brisbane ends respectively 
- Top lock of each duplex lock released by key on Miniature ETS for section **Grafton–Kyarran**; No. 1 lever in Frame A or B released by key from bottom lock of corresponding duplex lock 
- **Shunting procedure:** Guard inserts staff key in top lock → obtains key from bottom lock → unlocks No. 1 lever → operates No. 2 points lever; on completion, levers restored, key returned to bottom lock, staff key obtained from top lock 
- During Down train shunting via Frame B, automatic operation and suppression of Type F highway signals and warning bell at Copmanhurst Road 
- Testing: switch in locked "Test" box attached to signalling hut; daily test by local Fettling Ganger; result reported to Signalman at Grafton; daily record in train register book 
- Power supply indicator: two white lights in Test box 
- Telephone: No. 283 channel on signalling hut wall 
- Emergency switches: "Down Light," "Up Light" and "Bell" in locked "Emergency" box on signalling hut wall; key kept by Station-master at Grafton 
- Level crossing classification: delete "GB" insert **"AF"** (W.N. 45–1965; ref. S.&T.E. 64–607,001) 

### Koolkhan Goods Siding
**Power's code — W.N. 42–1975:** Koolkhan Siding — listed in North Coast siding cluster between Clearfield and Piercey-Nott and P.D.S. Holdings 
**Koolkhan Goods Siding — Power's code 3410–21** (W.N. 42–1975 — listed separately; ref. 1970 tables) 

### Tool House
**Koolkhan Tool House (439m 30c)** — Telephone No. 83 Circuit, North, transferred from Warragai Creek to Koolkhan Tool House on **30 July 1945** (W.N. 35–1945); code call (m) unchanged 

### Other References
**Copmanhurst Road level crossing (438m 71c):** Station-master at Grafton held emergency switch box key 
**Gatekeeper's Residence (438m 71c):** Referenced in 1955 WN 
**Four-wheeled wagons:** Koolkhan was the southern boundary — "Stations and Sidings North of Koolkhan to South Brisbane" prohibited from running four-wheeled wagons (W.N. 21–1974) 
**Rocla Siding:** 300-metre loop siding at Koolkhan — removed in the 1990s (per your notes; not in WN collection to end of 1989 as a removal notice) 

---

> **Notes:** Koolkhan opened 6 November 1905 with the Grafton to Casino line (construction name Sulferino Road). The station was also known as a district boundary — "North of Koolkhan to South Brisbane" being a common administrative designation for the upper North Coast working district. A gatekeeper's residence was at 438m 71c; the Koolkhan Tool House was at 439m 30c. The Clarence River County Council Siding had a complex duplex lock arrangement introduced November 1965, linked to the Copmanhurst Road Type F highway signals — one of the more elaborate automatic level crossing/siding interaction arrangements on the North Coast. The siding was released by the Grafton–Kyarran Miniature ETS section staff. Station and tank demolished 16 July 1975. Rocla Siding (300 metres, loop) removed in the 1990s.

---

## 1905 — Opened 6 November 1905 as Koolkhan; Construction Name Sulferino Road

### Opening — 1905/1906
> **Circular No. A.182 of 1st November, 1905** — Opening of the Branch line from **Grafton to Casino**. Koolkhan (construction name Sulferino Road) opened as a station on this line. *(Source: 1906 WN reference to Circular No. A.182)*

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## 1945 — Telephone Transferred to Koolkhan Tool House — W.N. 35–1945

### Tool House Telephone — W.N. 35–1945
> **Page 96 — No. 83 Telephone Circuit, North** — On **30th July, 1945**, the telephone previously installed at "Warragai Creek" was transferred to **"Koolkhan Tool House," 439m 30c**. The code call (m) will remain unaltered. *(W.N. 35–1945)*

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## 1950 — County Council Siding Power's Code Inserted

### County Council Siding — W.N. — 1950
> **Station, Siding and Platform Code Lists — Insert: County Council Siding, Koolkhan** — Ordinary: **3410–8**; Local: **3415–58**. *(Source: 1950 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1965 — Type F Highway Signals; Frames A and B Duplex Locks; Shunting Instructions — W.N. 44 and 45–1965

### Type F Signals and Duplex Locks — W.N. 44–1965
> **Koolkhan (North Coast) — Provision of Type 'F' Flashing Light Highway Signals at Copmanhurst Road Level Crossing and Altered Releasing of Ground Frames at Siding** — On **Tuesday, 2nd November, 1965**, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., Type 'F' flashing light highway signals and a warning bell will be brought into use at the **Copmanhurst Road** level crossing, Koolkhan (Mileage **438m 71c**).
>
> The Type 'F' signals and warning bell will be automatically controlled by track circuit. Warning of the approach of a train will be given by the alternate flashing of the red lights in the Type 'F' signals and at the same time an audible indication will be given by the ringing of the bell.
>
> **Frames A and B (Clarence River County Council Siding)** — Duplex Locks A and B will be provided on posts adjacent to Frames A and B at the **Sydney** and **Brisbane** ends respectively of the Clarence River County Council siding.
>
> The top lock of the duplex lock in each case will be unlocked by key on the Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section **Grafton–Kyarran**. No. 1 lever in Frame A or B will be unlocked by key from the bottom lock of the corresponding duplex lock. *(W.N. 44–1965)*

### Full Local Appendix Entry — W.N. 45–1965
> **Page 314 — Stations and Sidings — Add after Grafton: KOOLKHAN**
>
> **Type 'F' Flashing Light Highway Signals at Copmanhurst Road Level Crossing:** [As above — automatically controlled by track circuit; Frames A and B duplex locks released by Grafton–Kyarran Miniature ETS staff.]
>
> **Shunting of Clarence River County Council Siding** — When it is required to operate Frame A or Frame B, the guard will proceed as follows:
> - (i) Insert and turn staff key in the **top lock** of the duplex lock adjacent to the frame.
> - (ii) Obtain key from the **bottom lock** of the duplex lock and with it unlock No. 1 lever. No. 2 points lever may then be operated as required.
>
> Upon completion of shunting, both levers in the frame must be restored to normal, the key from No. 1 lever returned to the bottom lock of the duplex lock and the staff key obtained from the top lock.
>
> **Note** — During shunting of the siding by a **Down train** (i.e. via Frame B points), provision is made for automatic operation and suppression of the Type 'F' highway signals and warning bell at Copmanhurst Road level crossing.
>
> **Testing of Highway Signals** — A switch for testing is provided in a locked box inscribed "Test" attached to the wall of the adjacent signalling hut. The box is secured by special key kept by the local **Fettling Ganger**, who will arrange for the highway signals and warning bell to be tested each day.
>
> Testing procedure:
> - (i) Operate the switch — warning lights flash, bell rings. Inspect all warning lights.
> - (ii) Restore switch. Check warning lights extinguished.
> - (iii) Check power supply lights.
> - (iv) Close and lock "Test" box and remove key.
> - (v) **Advise the Signalman, Grafton**, the result of the test and whether power supply lights are "in" or "out."
>
> A daily record of the employee's report must be kept by the Signalman in the train register book.
>
> **Power Supply Indicator:** Two white lights in the "Test" box. If one or both extinguished — advise District Engineer, S.&T. Branch, South Grafton; arrange Signal Electrician to attend.
>
> **Telephone:** Connected to **No. 283 channel** on wall of signalling hut.
>
> **Control of Highway Signals in Event of Emergency:** Emergency switches — "Down Light," "Up Light" and "Bell" — in locked box inscribed "Emergency" on wall of signalling hut. Key kept by **Station-master, Grafton**. On failure, Station-master advises Signal Electrician and arranges employee to protect road traffic. *(W.N. 45–1965)*

> **Page 140 — Level Crossings — North Coast Line — Copmanhurst Road, Koolkhan (438m 71c):** Delete "GB" and insert **"AF"** in column headed "For notes see page 123." (S.&T.E. 64–607,001.) *(W.N. 45–1965)*

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## 1975 — Station Closed; Koolkhan Siding Listed in Power's Code Table

### Closure — 1975
> **Koolkhan station closed — 1975; tank and station demolished 16 July 1975.** *(Source: your notes)*

### Power's Code Table — W.N. 42–1975
> **Koolkhan Siding** — listed in Power's Freight Accounting code table between Clearfield and Piercey-Nott and P.D.S. Holdings; **Koolkhan Goods Siding code 3410–21**. *(Source: 1975 Weekly Notices — W.N. 42–1975)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **6 November 1905** | **Opened** as Koolkhan (construction name Sulferino Road) — Grafton to Casino line; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905; 30.48-metre Up platform |
| **30 July 1945** | Telephone transferred from Warragai Creek to **Koolkhan Tool House (439m 30c)**; code call (m) unchanged; No. 83 Circuit North (W.N. 35–1945) |
| W.N. — 1950 | County Council Siding power's code inserted — **3410–8** (Ordinary) / **3415–58** (Local) |
| **2 November 1965** | Type F flashing light highway signals and warning bell at Copmanhurst Road level crossing (438m 71c); Frames A and B Duplex Locks — released by Grafton–Kyarran Miniature ETS; shunting instructions; testing procedures; emergency switches (W.N. 44 and 45–1965) |
| **1975** | **Station closed** |
| **16 July 1975** | **Tank and station demolished** |
| W.N. 42–1975 | Koolkhan Siding (Goods Siding code 3410–21) listed in Power's table |
| **1990s** | **Rocla Siding removed** (300-metre loop siding; not in WN collection) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1989.* 
*Note: Koolkhan's significance as a district boundary ("North of Koolkhan to South Brisbane") meant it was a frequently cited reference point even after station closure — it remained the four-wheeled wagon prohibition boundary and the No. 6 District North administrative boundary throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The 1965 Copmanhurst Road highway signal entry is one of the most detailed automatic level crossing/siding interaction descriptions in the North Coast collection — the interlocking between Down train shunting movements via Frame B and automatic suppression of the Type F highway signals reflects a sophisticated design that avoided false activation of road warning signals during siding shunting.*

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Coffs Harbour to Grafton / Re: Grafton

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# Grafton (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1989

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**Type:** Station (Closed as booking station 2 June 1974; yards in use) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Grafton City–Grafton section; Grafton–Kyarran and Grafton–Casino sections) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 698.848 km 
**Location:** -29.683272, 152.924006 
**Between:** Grafton City / South Grafton (south, via Clarence River Bridge) and Kyarran / Casino (north) 
**Opened:** **6 November 1905** — Grafton to Casino (Grafton–Tweed Line); **Circular No. A.182 of 1st November 1905** 
**Closed as booking station:** **2 June 1974** (per your notes; W.N. 21–1974 — insert (P) from Saturday 1 June 1974) 
**Status:** Closed (booking station); yards in use 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Duke of Grafton 
**Note:** Separate from the original Grafton station on the north side of the Clarence River — this is the south side station (Grafton North in CTC era, now simply Grafton) 

### Platform
**Original:** 152.4 metres (500 feet) — Up side 
**Extended to:** 199.33 metres 

### Station Building and Facilities at Opening
- Timber station building 
- Goods shed 
- 20-tonne yard crane 
- Carriage shed 

### Infrastructure Timeline (from your notes)
| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **1 December 1906** | Cattle yards constructed |
| **20 August 1908** | Through-type engine shed built |
| **15 December 1979** | Burnt-out station demolished |

### Signalling and Yard History

**Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905** — Opening of Branch line from Grafton to Casino 
**Circular No. 181 of 1917** — Base diagram (amended 1935) 
**Circular No. 186–4 of 1932** — Grafton base diagram (amended 1943) 
**Circular No. 255–20 of 1942** — Amended 1943 
**Circular No. 285–25 of 4 December 1944** — Grafton yard base diagram (amended 1960, 1980) 

**1924 W.N. 31–1924:** New Up Inner Distant signal No. 4 — fixed green upper light; 580 feet on Grafton side of Up Home signal; worked by No. 2 Lever in Frame "b"; existing Up Distant (No. 1) becomes Up Outer Distant; Frames B and D released by Duplex Lock on **No. 4 Lever in Frame A** (previously No. 3 Lever); Regulation G 

**1924 W.N. 37–1924 (since 25 August 1924):** Two new Loop Sidings (each 388 feet in the clear) on Down side, 238 feet inside Up Home signal; dead-end Siding at Murwillumbah end of Loop Sidings; points in Main line worked by ball lever secured by Standard Clip and S.L. Lock 

**1935 W.N. 13–1935 (25 March 1935):** 
1. New Up Home signal No. 23 — 1,000 feet on Grafton side of existing Up Home signals (Nos. 25 and 27) 
2. Existing Up Distant No. 28 dispensed with; new motor-worked Up Distant No. 28 — 2,404 feet on Grafton side of Up Home No. 23; fixed green upper light 
3. Frames C and D releasing altered — unlocked by Annett lock on **No. 21 lever in Signal-box** (previously other arrangement) 
4. Existing Up Home signals Nos. 25 and 27 renamed Up Second Home, Main to Loop and Up Second Home, Main respectively 
Circular No. 181 of 1917 amended (ref. S.&T.E., G.34–916) 

**1935 W.N. 11–1935:** Grafton (North Coast Line) — Delete [provision] (ref. G.C. 5–35–34,151) 

**1940 W.N. 7–1940:** New crossover (Main to Quarry Siding) at Grafton end of platform — Frame C on Down side; No. 2 Lever (crossover); No. 1 Lever (FPL) released by duplex lock on No. 5 Frame A; No. 3 Lever (catch-points in Quarry Siding) unlocked by key kept by Station Master (ref. C.T.M. 39–31,612; S.&T.E. 39–228,606) 

**1943 W.N. 3–1943:** Coal stage at Grafton removed — delete particulars (ref. C.M.E. 34–8,798–10) 

**1943 W.N. 11–1943:** New Frame C for Goods Siding at Grafton end — Loop to Goods Siding (Grafton end) worked by No. 2 Lever new Frame C; Frames B, C and D released by duplex lock on No. 3 Lever Frame A; Circulars No. 255–20 of 1942 and No. 52 of 1943 amended (ref. C.T.M. 42–21,173) 

**1943 W.N. 31–1943:** 
- Down Inner Distant No. 8 refixed **210 feet nearer to Sydney** — Tuesday, 3 August 1943 
- Down Home No. 7 refixed **210 feet nearer to Sydney** — Wednesday, 4 August 1943 
- **Circular No. 186–4 of 1932** amended 

**1943 W.N. 39–1943 (since 10 September 1943):** Loop slewed at South Brisbane end and extended **540 feet**, terminated in Dead-end; Main line relaid on Up side of previous Main line; Frame E refixed in corresponding position; new crossover 2E (200 feet) between Main and Loop, approximately 140 feet on South Brisbane side of 2G points; FPL (No. 1F, released by No. 5 Signal-box lever) at each end of 2E Crossover; Bolt lock between 2E and 2G points 

**1943 W.N. 41–1943 (since 2 October 1943):** New crossover (210 feet, Frame D), 200 feet on Sydney side of No. 2 Up Home signal; FPL (No. 1D, released by No. 5 Signal-box lever); catch-points (No. 3 Frame D) in extended loop opposite 2D points; connection No. 1 Ferry Loop–Wharf Siding by ball lever; Frame D: 3-lever Ground Frame adjacent to South Brisbane end of 2D crossover 

**1960 W.N. 16–1960:** Throw-over lever at No. 5 Up Reception/No. 1 Repair Siding replaced by ball lever (points set for No. 5 Up Reception Siding); ball lever at Nos. 1 and 2 Repair Sidings replaced by throw-over lever; **Circular No. 285–25 of 1944** amended (ref. A.1–60–46,501) 

**1974 W.N. 21–1974:** Grafton closed as booking station from **Saturday, 1 June 1974** — insert (P) in accommodation table (ref. C.1–73–9,506) 
**1974 W.N. 29–1974:** Grafton deleted from border tables and horses/vehicles loading table (ref. C.1–74) 
**1974 W.N. 30–1974:** **Grafton inserted as controlling station** for South Grafton Wharf (replacing South Grafton; ref. B.2–74–71,068) 

**1975 W.N. 42–1975 Power's codes (Grafton sidings):**
- **Schaeffers Siding, Grafton:** 3410–23 / 3420–73 
- **Taylor and Co. Siding, Grafton:** 3410–24 / 3420–74 
- **Sleighs Siding, Grafton:** 3410–25 / 3420–75 
- **Powells Siding, Grafton:** 3410–26 / 3420–76 

**1980 W.N. 2–1980 (since 14 January 1980):** Peters Siding — Frame B, Main line points and catchpoints removed; siding reverts to dead-end facing Down trains; **Circular No. 285–25 Grafton of 1944** and W.N. 28–1951 amended (S&C 139522) 

**1980 W.N. 2–1980:** Lunar white warning lights provided in Grafton Yard — 4 lights in 2 groups of 2 (one facing each direction): 
- **698.971 km** — between Nos. 1 and 2 Down Reception Sidings, on post 8 metres high approximately 37.5 metres on northern side of signal box 
- **699.214 km** — on post 8 metres high of outside telephone mast No. 12 
Circular No. 285–25, Grafton, of 1944 amended accordingly 

**1980 W.N. 7–1980:** Peters Siding (700.206 km) — direction points face corrected from "loop" to "down" (ref. A1 80 29203) 

**1983 W.N. 5 and 6–1983 (Monday, 7 February 1983):** Motor-operated points and colour light signals — route control relay interlocking; new **Down Starting signal No. 13** near BP siding at **700.537 km**; new **Up Home signal No. 2** at **701.741 km**; BP siding and Peters siding released by key from releasing switches controlled from Grafton control panel; releasing buttons Nos. 81–87 (Frames B, E, C/D, F, G, H and K/L); shunter's pushbuttons at Frames B, E and F; call indicators near Down Second Home and Up Third Home signals; **Grafton–Kyarran ETS retained**; automatic staff exchangers remain; signalman must confer with CTC Broadmeadow (Down trains) or Grafton City (Up trains) before clearing Starting signals; Down Starting No. 13 and Up Starting No. 14 excepted from stop-indication rule on releasing lock (S&C 126170; W.N. 5 and 6–1983) 

**Ground Frame Releasing Buttons — 1983:**
| Button | Release | Frame/Siding |
|--------|---------|--------------|
| No. 81 | Switch B | Frame B siding |
| No. 82 | Switch E | Frame E siding |
| No. 83 | Switch C/D | — |
| No. 84 | Switch F | Frame F (extended loop/Down Shunting Neck) |
| No. 85 | Switch G | — |
| No. 86 | Switch H | Peters Siding (Frame H) |
| No. 87 | Switch K/L | — |

**1983 W.N. 27–1983:** Grafton–Casino CTC introduction announced — Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang, Gurranang–Banyabba, Banyabba–Camira Creek, Camira Creek–Rappville, Rappville–Leeville and Leeville–Casino ETS to be cancelled 

**1983 W.N. 29–1983 (since 11 July 1983):** Grafton–Camira Creek CTC confirmed — Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang, Gurranang–Banyabba, Banyabba–Camira Creek cancelled; Camira Creek–Rappville remains ETS until further advised; noticeboards transferred from Grafton to Camira Creek 

**1983 (full CTC — W.N. 24–1983 superseded):** Since 6 June 1983 Coffs Harbour to Grafton (City–Grafton) CTC under Broadmeadow; Grafton City–Grafton ETS remains; Grafton–Kyarran ETS confirmed subsequently cancelled 11 July 1983 

**1988 W.N. —:** Grafton station controlled by Station Master Grafton from Monday 11 April 1988 (Account No. 014060, Grafton Area; previously controlled by Coffs Harbour Area) 

**1989 W.N. 21 and 22–1989 (27 May–4 June 1989):** Loop extended **473 metres toward Casino** — standing room **930 metres**; Peters siding removed (Frame H, Releasing Switch H); non-interlocked crossover Nos. 1 and 2 Up Reception removed; trailing crossover Extended Loop–Down Shunting Neck removed; 2E crossover and catchpoint removed; F catchpoint, Lever F and Releasing Switch F dispensed with; No. 2G relocated 300 metres; Pilot Staff Working Grafton City–Grafton and Grafton–Kyarran during works (midnight 26 May–6 pm 4 June 1989); revised signal routes (W.N. 22–1989) 

**1989 W.N. 39–1989:** Accommodation table updated — 698.848 km Grafton:
- Crossing loop: **Up 905 metres / Down 924 metres** (replaces 457 feet) 
- Frasers Siding renamed **BMG Siding** 
- **Golden Fleece Siding** deleted 
- **Peters Siding** (700.206 km) deleted 
- **BP Siding** (700.583 km) listed 

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> **Notes:** Grafton opened 6 November 1905 as the original North Coast line terminus; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905 (Grafton to Casino). One of the key operational hubs on the North Coast line — junction between the South Grafton–Grafton section (South Grafton/Grafton City direction via Clarence River Bridge) and the Grafton–Casino–South Brisbane direction. The station's 1924 Loop Siding provisions, 1935 signal upgrades and 1943 yard extensions reflect its role as the northernmost major yard on the North Coast. Coal stage removed 1943 (Circular C.M.E. 34–8,798–10). Closed as booking station 2 June 1974. Station building burnt out and demolished 15 December 1979. CTC conversion 7 February 1983; Grafton was one of three ETS-boundary stations in the final CTC programme (with Coffs Harbour and Grafton City). Grafton–Kyarran ETS cancelled 11 July 1983 when CTC extended to Camira Creek. Loop extended 473 metres in May–June 1989 to 930 metres (Up) / 924 metres (Down); Peters siding simultaneously removed.

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## 1905 — Opened 6 November 1905; Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905

### Opening — 1905/1906
> **Circular No. A.182, dated 1st November, 1905**, regarding the opening of the Branch line from **Grafton to Casino** should be amended accordingly. *(W.N. — 1906; reference to Circular No. A.182)*

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## 1924 — Loop Sidings; Up Inner Distant; Frames Altered

### New Loop Sidings — W.N. 37–1924 (Since 25 August 1924)
> **Pages 50 and 303 — Grafton (North Coast) — Provision of Additional Sidings in connection with Train Ferry** — Since **25th August, 1924**, two new Loop Sidings, each **388 feet** in length, laid in on the Down side of and connected to the Main line, 238 feet inside the Up Home signal, also a Dead-end Siding at the Murwillumbah end of the Loop Sidings have been in use.
>
> The Points in the Main line are worked by **ball lever**, secured by Standard Clip and S.L. Lock. *(W.N. 37–1924)*

### Up Inner Distant — W.N. 31–1924
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Provision of Up Inner Distant Signal** — A new Up Inner Distant Signal (No. 4), with fixed Green Upper light, fixed about **580 feet** on the Grafton side of the Up Home signal, and worked by No. 2 Lever in Frame "b," will be brought into use.
>
> The Up Distant Signal (No. 1) will become the Up Outer Distant Signal.
>
> The Up Home Signal, at present worked by No. 2 Lever in Frame "A," will be worked by No. 3 Lever, and the existing Duplex Lock on that Lever will be removed and refixed on **No. 4 Lever**.
>
> **Frames "B" and "D"** — No. 1 Lever in Frames "B" and "D," at present released by either key from the Duplex Lock on No. 3 Lever in Frame "A," will be unlocked by either key from the Duplex Lock on **No. 4 Lever in Frame "A"**, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation "G"**. *(W.N. 31–1924)*

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## 1935 — New Up Home; Motor-Worked Up Distant; Frames C and D Altered — W.N. 13–1935

### Signal and Frame Alterations — W.N. 13–1935
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Alteration to Releasing of Ground Frames** — On **Monday, 25th March, 1935**:
>
> 1. New **Up Home signal (No. 23)**, situated 1,000 feet on the Grafton side of existing Up Home signals (Nos. 25 and 27).
> 2. Existing Up Distant (No. 28) dispensed with; new **motor-worked Up Distant (No. 28)**, situated 2,404 feet on Grafton side of new Up Home signal; fitted with fixed green upper light.
> 3. Releasing of **Frames "C" and "D"** altered — these frames will, in future, be unlocked by key from the Annett lock on **No. 21 lever** in the Signal-box.
> 4. Existing Up Home signals (Nos. 25 and 27) become **Up Second Home, Main to Loop** and **Up Second Home, Main** respectively.
>
> **Circular No. 181 of 1917** with diagram attached to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E., G.34–916.) *(W.N. 13–1935)*

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## 1940 — Quarry Siding Crossover; Frame C — W.N. 7–1940

### Quarry Siding Crossover — W.N. 7–1940
> **Grafton (North Coast)** — A new crossover (Main line points facing to Down trains) provided between the Main line and the Quarry Siding at the Grafton end of the platform. Catch-points in the Quarry Siding 54 feet from the crossover points.
>
> **Signalling — Frame "C"** (Down side, Grafton end of platform): No. 2 lever works crossover; No. 1 lever (FPL No. 2 points) — released by either key from duplex lock on No. 5 lever in Frame "A"; No. 3 lever (catch-points in Quarry Siding) — unlocked by key kept by Station Master. (C.T.M. 39–31,612; S.&T.E. 39–228,606.) *(W.N. 7–1940)*

---

## 1943 — Coal Stage Removed; Frame C for Goods Siding; Signal Relocations; Loop Extensions

### Coal Stage Removed — W.N. 3–1943
> **Page 61 — Grafton (North Coast)** — The coal stage at Grafton has been removed. Delete particulars. (C.M.E. 34–8,798–10.) *(W.N. 3–1943)*

### New Frame C — Goods Siding — W.N. 11–1943
> **Grafton (North Coast)** — The connection, Loop to Goods Siding, at the Grafton end of the Goods Siding, will be worked from No. 2 lever in a new **Frame "C"**, situated adjacent to the points on the Up side of the Loop.
>
> Frames "B," "C" and "D" — No. 1 levers will be unlocked by either key from the duplex lock on **No. 3 lever in Frame "A"**.
>
> Circulars No. 255–20 of 1942 and No. 52 of 1943 to be amended accordingly. (C.T.M. 42–21,173.) *(W.N. 11–1943)*

### Down Inner Distant and Home Signals Relocated — W.N. 31–1943
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Alteration to Location of Down Inner Distant and Down Home Signals:**
>
> — **Tuesday, 3rd August, 1943:** Down Inner Distant signal No. 8 refixed **210 feet nearer to Sydney**. 
> — **Wednesday, 4th August, 1943:** Down Home signal No. 7 refixed **210 feet nearer to Sydney**.
>
> Diagram attached to **Circular No. 186–4 of 1932** to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E.) *(W.N. 31–1943)*

### Loop Extended and Crossovers — W.N. 39 and 41–1943
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Alterations to Connections at South Brisbane End of Yard:**
>
> **Since 10th September, 1943:** Loop line slewed at South Brisbane end and extended **540 feet**, terminated in a Dead-end. Main line relaid on Up side of previous Main line from clearance point to 200 feet on Sydney side of No. 2 Up Home signal. Frame E refixed in corresponding position. New crossover **2E** (200 feet) between Main and Loop, approximately 140 feet on South Brisbane side of 2G points; FPL (No. 1F, released by No. 5 Signal-box lever) at each end of 2E Crossover; bolt lock between 2E and 2G points.
>
> **Since 2nd October, 1943:** New crossover (210 feet) between Main and Loop lines, 200 feet on Sydney side of No. 2 Up Home signal, brought into use. FPL (No. 1D, released by No. 5 Signal-box lever). Catch-points (No. 3 Frame D) in extended loop opposite 2D points. Connection No. 1 Ferry Loop–Wharf Siding worked by ball lever. New **Frame D** (3-lever) fixed adjacent to South Brisbane end of 2D crossover. *(W.N. 39 and 41–1943)*

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## 1960 — Ball Lever/Throw-Over Alterations — W.N. 16–1960

### Lever Alterations — W.N. 16–1960
> **Grafton** — The throw-over lever at the points leading to No. 5 Up Reception siding and No. 1 Repair siding has been replaced by a **ball lever** and the points set to lie for No. 5 Up Reception Siding.
>
> The ball lever at the points leading to Nos. 1 and 2 Repair Sidings has been replaced by a **throw-over lever**.
>
> Diagram attached to **Circular No. 285–25 of 4th December, 1944** to be amended accordingly. (A.1–60–46,501.) *(W.N. 16–1960)*

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## 1974 — Booking Station Closed — 1 June 1974; Controlling Station for South Grafton Wharf

### Booking Station Closed — W.N. 21–1974
> **Page 174 — Stations and Platforms, etc. — Maitland–Queensland Border** — **Grafton** will be closed as a booking station from **Saturday, 1st June, 1974**; insert **(P)**. (C.1–73–9,506.) *(W.N. 21–1974)*

### All Tables Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 174** — Delete Grafton and relevant distances. **Page 186** — Delete Grafton from Stations at Which Horses and Vehicles may be Loaded and Unloaded. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Controlling Station — W.N. 30–1974
> **Page 209 — List of Stations — South Grafton Wharf** — Delete South Grafton in controlling station column and insert **Grafton** as controlling station. (B.2–74–71,068.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

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## 1980 — Peters Siding Frame B Removed; Warning Lights in Yard — W.N. 2–1980

### Peters Siding — W.N. 2–1980
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Peters Siding — Removal of Frame B Connection** — On **Monday, 14th January, 1980**, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., **Frame B** and associated equipment, together with the Main line points and catchpoints will be removed and the siding will revert to a dead-end facility, facing to Down trains.
>
> **Circular No. 285–25, Grafton of 1944** and diagram attached, together with diagram published in Weekly Notice No. 28 of 1951 to be amended accordingly. (S&C 139522.) *(W.N. 2–1980)*

### Warning Lights in Yard — W.N. 2–1980
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Provision of Warning Lights** — On **Monday, 14th January, 1980**, between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m., **lunar white warning lights** will be provided in Grafton Yard for the purpose of assisting shunters and other employees to determine the approach of trains in each direction on the Main line.
>
> **Four (4) warning lights** in two groups of two (one light facing each direction):
> - **(i) 698.971 km** — between Nos. 1 and 2 Down Reception Sidings on post 8 metres high, approximately 37.5 metres on northern side of signal box 
> - **(ii) 699.214 km** — on post 8 metres high of outside telephone mast No. 12
>
> Circular No. 285–25, Grafton of 1944 and diagram to be amended accordingly. *(W.N. 2–1980)*

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## 1983 — Motor-Operated Points — 7 February 1983; Grafton–Kyarran ETS Retained; CTC — 11 July 1983

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 5 and 6–1983
> **Grafton (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 7th February, 1983**, commencing at 7.30 a.m. and continuing until completion, the Main line to loop points at each end of Grafton crossing station will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main line and Loop signals replaced by colour light signals.
>
> **New Down Starting signal (No. 13)** — near BP siding at **700.537 km**. 
> **New Up Home signal (No. 2)** — at **701.741 km**.
>
> The BP siding and Peters siding will be released by key from new releasing switches controlled from releasing buttons in the **Grafton control panel** (Nos. 81–87 for Frames B, E, C/D, F, G, H and K/L).
>
> **Shunter's pushbuttons** at Ground Frames B, E and F.
>
> **Call indicators** near Down Second Home and Up Third Home signals at each end of the loop.
>
> **ETS Grafton City–Grafton and Grafton–Kyarran retained**; automatic staff exchangers remain at Grafton.
>
> Releasing locks B, E, C/D or G — taking key causes **all signals at Grafton to show stop**, except Nos. 13 and 14. Releasing locks H or K/L — taking key causes all signals to show stop, except No. 14.
>
> (S&C 126170.) *(W.N. 5 and 6–1983)*

### Grafton–Casino CTC — W.N. 27–1983 (Announced); W.N. 29–1983 (Confirmed Since 11 July 1983)
> Since **11th July, 1983**, electric train staff working on the sections **Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang, Gurranang–Banyabba, Banyabba–Camira Creek** were cancelled and Centralised Traffic Control working, remotely controlled from **Broadmeadow C.T.C. Centre**, introduced in lieu between Grafton and Camira Creek. Electric Train Staff working remains in use between **Camira Creek and Rappville** until further advised. Special noticeboards relating to C.T.C. and electric train staff working that were at Grafton have been transferred to Camira Creek. *(W.N. 29–1983; S&C 121220)*

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## 1989 — Loop Extended 473 Metres; Peters Siding Removed; Accommodation Table Updated

### Loop Extension — W.N. 21 and 22–1989 (27 May–4 June 1989)
> **Grafton (North) — Extension of Loop Line** — Commencing at 12.01 a.m. on **Saturday, 27th May, 1989**, and continuing until 6.00 p.m. on **Sunday, 4th June, 1989**, the Loop line will be extended **473 metres toward Casino** to provide standing room of **930 metres**.
>
> **Works carried out:**
> - No. 2H points (Main to Peters siding), Frame H, Releasing Switch H and associated equipment removed
> - Non-interlocked crossover between Nos. 1 and 2 Up Reception sidings removed
> - Trailing crossover (Extended Loop to Down Shunting Neck) removed
> - 2E crossover, Loop to No. 1 Down Reception siding, and 2E catchpoint removed
> - F catchpoint, Lever F and Releasing Switch F dispensed with
> - No. 2G points (Main to No. 1 Up Reception siding) relocated **300 metres**
>
> **Note:** Pilot Staff Working introduced between **Grafton City–Grafton** and **Grafton–Kyarran** from midnight 26th May to 6.00 p.m. 4th June 1989.
>
> Revised signal routes published W.N. 22–1989 (Nos. 1M, 2M, 3L, 3M, 3SL etc.). Diagram in centre pages W.N. 23–1989. *(W.N. 21 and 22–1989)*

### Accommodation Table Updated — W.N. 39–1989
> **Page 77 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — 698.848 km Grafton:** 
> — Crossing Loop: delete "457" and insert **"Up 905 metres / Down 924 metres"** (delete footnote) 
> — Amend "Frasers Siding" to read **"BMG Siding"** 
> — Delete **Golden Fleece Siding** and relevant particulars 
> — **700.206 Peters Siding** — deleted 
> — **700.583 BP Siding** — listed 
>
> (A1.89.36506.) *(W.N. 39–1989)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **6 November 1905** | **Opened** — Grafton to Casino (Grafton–Tweed Line); Circular No. A.182 of 1 November 1905; 152.4-metre Up platform; timber station building; goods shed; 20-tonne yard crane; carriage shed |
| **1 December 1906** | Cattle yards constructed |
| **20 August 1908** | Through-type engine shed built |
| W.N. 31–1924 | Up Inner Distant No. 4 added; Frames B and D released by No. 4 Lever Frame A |
| W.N. 37–1924 | Two Loop Sidings (388 feet each) and dead-end siding — since 25 August 1924; ball levers |
| **25 March 1935** | New Up Home No. 23; new motor-worked Up Distant No. 28; Frames C and D releasing altered to Annett lock No. 21 Signal-box; Up Home Nos. 25 and 27 become Second Homes; Circular No. 181 of 1917 amended (W.N. 13–1935) |
| W.N. 7–1940 | Quarry Siding crossover at Grafton end of platform; new Frame C |
| W.N. 3–1943 | **Coal stage removed** |
| W.N. 11–1943 | New Frame C for Goods Siding (Grafton end); Frames B, C, D released by No. 3 Frame A |
| 3–4 August 1943 | Down Inner Distant No. 8 and Down Home No. 7 each refixed **210 feet nearer to Sydney** (W.N. 31–1943) |
| 10 September 1943 | Loop extended **540 feet** at South Brisbane end; new crossover 2E; bolt lock 2E/2G; Frame E refixed (W.N. 39–1943) |
| 2 October 1943 | New 3-lever Frame D at South Brisbane end; crossover 2D; catch-points; Ferry Loop–Wharf Siding ball lever (W.N. 41–1943) |
| W.N. 16–1960 | Ball/throw-over lever changes at Repair Sidings; Circular No. 285–25 of 1944 amended |
| **1 June 1974** | **Closed as booking station** — insert (P) (W.N. 21–1974) |
| W.N. 30–1974 | Grafton becomes controlling station for South Grafton Wharf |
| **15 December 1979** | **Burnt-out station building demolished** |
| **14 January 1980** | Peters Siding Frame B removed — siding reverts to dead-end; lunar white warning lights provided in yard (W.N. 2–1980) |
| **7 February 1983** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — Down Starting No. 13 (700.537 km); Up Home No. 2 (701.741 km); releasing buttons 81–87; shunter's pushbuttons Frames B, E, F; ETS Grafton City–Grafton and Grafton–Kyarran retained; automatic staff exchangers (W.N. 5 and 6–1983; S&C 126170) |
| **6 June 1983** | CTC Coffs Harbour–Grafton (City–Grafton); Grafton–Kyarran ETS still in use |
| **11 July 1983** | **Grafton–Camira Creek CTC** — Grafton–Kyarran, Kyarran–Gurranang, Gurranang–Banyabba, Banyabba–Camira Creek ETS cancelled (W.N. 29–1983) |
| **11 April 1988** | Grafton station controlled by Station Master Grafton, Grafton Area (Account No. 014060) |
| **27 May–4 June 1989** | **Loop extended 473 metres toward Casino** — standing room 930 metres (Up); Peters siding removed; multiple crossovers and frames removed; Pilot Staff Working during works (W.N. 21 and 22–1989) |
| W.N. 39–1989 | Accommodation table updated — Up 905m / Down 924m; Frasers Siding renamed BMG Siding; Golden Fleece Siding deleted; Peters Siding deleted; BP Siding listed |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1905–1989.* 
*Note: Grafton is one of the most operationally complex stations in the entire North Coast collection — a major yard, the northern endpoint of the Clarence River Bridge ETS section, and the southernmost point of the Grafton–Casino section. The station's CTC conversion (7 February 1983) was one week after Braunstone (10 January) and two weeks after Grafton City (24 January), making this a three-week burst of CTC conversions in January–February 1983. The loop extension of May–June 1989 (473 metres to 930 metres) was the largest single extension in the 1988–1989 programme, carried out over a 9-day window requiring Pilot Staff Working on two adjacent sections simultaneously.*

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# Grafton / Grafton City / South Grafton (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1989

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**Type:** Station (In use) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Braunstone–Grafton City section; Grafton City–Grafton section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 695.748 km 
**Location:** -29.703226, 152.942127 
**Between:** Braunstone (south) and Grafton via Clarence River Bridge (north) 
**Opened as SOUTH GRAFTON:** **Tuesday, 12 October 1915** — Glenreagh to South Grafton; Circular No. 245 of 1915 
**Renamed GRAFTON CITY:** **1 October 1976** (per your notes) — W.N. 46 and 47–1976; "Delete South Grafton wherever appearing and insert instead Grafton City" (ref. B2 76 51107) 
**Now known as GRAFTON** (current) 
**Status:** In use 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Duke of Grafton 

### Platform
**Original:** 91.4 metres (300 feet) 
**1st extension (1951):** Increased to 192.9 metres — platform decking replaced with concrete at same time 
**2nd extension:** Increased to 230 metres 

### Station Building
Standard **A5 type** timber station building 

### Refreshment Room
**Opened: 3 December 1923** — Railway Refreshment Room (per your notes) 
**Referenced in 1930 WNs:** Coaches and train workings via South Grafton mention Refreshment Room arrangements for Brisbane Express from 28 September 1930 

### Water Facilities
**1933:** 45 kl water tank provided (per your notes) 
**31 July 1935:** Pillar water tank constructed (per your notes) 
**1966:** Water facilities removed (per your notes) 

### 5-Tonne Crane
**1957:** 5-tonne crane relocated from Moree (per your notes) 

### Depot (South Grafton Depot)
**Opened August 1915** — six-pit roundhouse; 15.24-metre turntable (later replaced with 18.2-metre turntable from Hamilton); 180 kl water tank (1944); coal hoist (1949) 
**1958:** Reduced to sub-depot under Casino control 
**1960:** Diesel facilities installed 

### Signalling History

**At opening (1915):** Circular No. 245 of 1915 (alongside Glenreagh, Sherwood, Lanitza, Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards) 

**1922 arrangement:**
- **Frame A:** All points within small circles and all signals worked from Frame A 
- **Frames B, C and D:** No. 1 Lever in Frames B and C, and Nos. 1 and 4 Levers in Frame D — unlocked by key from **No. 14 Lever in Frame A**; Regulation G 
- **Bolt Locks:** Between Frames A and B; between Frames A and D — prevent points being improperly set 

**Sections:** 
- **Lanitza–South Grafton** (Miniature ETS; Regulation B at Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards) 
- **South Grafton–Grafton** (Miniature ETS; Intermediate Staff Instrument at Clarence River Bridge) 

**Up Second Home Loop Signal No. 24 — 18 January 1943:** 
New signal No. 24, Up Second Home Loop, on Up side of Loop line opposite Sydney end of No. 2C Crossover; Up Starting Loop to Main No. 24 renumbered No. 23; **Circular No. 186–6 of 1932** (South Grafton to Grafton) amended (W.N. 3–1943; ref. S.&I. 42–8,929) 

**New six-lever Frame A — April 1943:** 
Existing Frame A replaced by six-lever machine at South Grafton end of platform; lever connections: No. 1 (Down Distant), No. 2 (Down Home), No. 3 (Duplex Lock for Frames B, C, D and E), No. 4 (Space), No. 5 (—), No. 7 (Up Home) (W.N. 16–1943 approx) 

**Down Starting and Up Home signals relocated — 12 July 1943:** 
Down Starting No. 6 and Up Home signals (No. 27 Up Home Main and No. 25 Up Home Main to Loop) refixed 250 feet toward Casino side of No. 15 points (Up Main to Loop); Circular No. 186–6 of 1932 amended (W.N. 28–1943; refs S.&T.E. 43–9,517 and S.&I.) 

**Clarence River Bridge — 4 September 1943:** 
Bascule span — Intermediate Staff Instrument at bridge for section **South Grafton–Grafton**; Lever E bolts lifting rails; telephone at bridge; Pilotman's duplex lock at South Grafton and Pilotman's releasing lock at Grafton; complex ordinary and automatic working instructions; Bridge Operator (Way and Works Branch, South Grafton); "3 pause 1 pause 3" signal for Intermediate Staff required at bridge (W.N. 37–1943) 

**Pilot Working — 1960 amendment:** 
Pilotman's Releasing Lock and Key in Signal-box at Grafton; Duplex Lock with Key for Lever E in Signal-box at South Grafton; removal of Pilotman's Key disconnects staff instruments; Circular No. 186–6 amended (W.N. 27–1960; ref. A.1–60–53,116) 

**Automatic working equipment removed — 26 April 1955:** 
Equipment at South Grafton to switch Braunstone–South Grafton and South Grafton–Grafton ETS instruments to automatic working removed (W.N. 18–1955; ref. S.&T.E. 55–677,052) 

**Renamed Grafton City — W.N. 46 and 47–1976:** 
Delete South Grafton wherever appearing and insert Grafton City — pages 183–216 and 229–239; all publications (ref. B2 76 51107) 

**Motor-operated points — Monday, 24 January 1983:** 
Route control relay interlocking control panel; mechanical interlocking machine placed out of use; ground frames renamed; Upper Quadrant Down Outer Home and Down Distant removed; new **Down Home signal No. 1** (Sydney side of Ampol and Dairy Co. Abattoirs sidings) and **Up Starting signal No. 14** (Sydney side of Dairy Co. Abattoirs siding); low speed indication and **shunting signal (yellow)** at Down Second Home and Up Home signals; Ampol, Dairy Co. Abattoirs and Caltex/Stock sidings released by key from releasing switches controlled from releasing buttons in Grafton City control panel (Nos. 81, 82, 83, 84); ETS Braunstone–Grafton City and Grafton City–Grafton retained; automatic staff exchangers remain; shunter's pushbuttons at Ground Frames F and G; Down Home No. 1 or Up Outer Home No. 2 cannot display higher than yellow if associated Second Home or Up Home at stop or low speed; diagram centre pages (W.N. 3 and 4–1983; S&C 126170) 

**CTC — 6 June 1983:** 
Broadmeadow CTC — Braunstone–Grafton City section; Grafton City–Grafton section remains ETS Type B, Nos. 1–50, 1–40 key staffs; Grafton City remains in local control until further advised; signalman must confer with Broadmeadow CTC (Up trains) or Grafton (Down trains) before clearing any Starting signal; automatic staff exchanging apparatus remains at Grafton City (W.N. 24–1983) 

**Dairy Co. Abattoirs siding removed — 31 January 1988:** 
Points, Frame C, Releasing Switch C removed; Releasing Lock C renamed **Releasing Lock B** (key from Releasing Lock B unlocks No. 1 lever Frame B for Ampol Siding failure); Up siding renamed **Carriage siding** and extended toward Casino (approximately 220 metres); buffer stop and white over red buffer stop lights; Circular No. 186–6 (of 1932) and diagram in W.N. 4–1983 to be amended (W.N. 12–1988; S&C 263942 and 251196) 

**Ampol siding removed — 23 May 1989** (see Ampol Siding entry) 

**35-tonne Ransomes Rapier diesel crane moved from Casino to South Grafton — W.N. 7–1989** (note: still described as "South Grafton" in loco department records despite station renamed Grafton City in 1976) 

### Ground Frame Releasing Buttons (1983 CTC)
| Button | Release | Siding |
|--------|---------|--------|
| No. 81 | Releasing Switch F | Goods siding (Frame F) |
| No. 82 | Releasing Switch G | Goods siding (Frame G) |
| No. 83 | Releasing Switch B/C | Ampol and Dairy Co. Abattoirs sidings |
| No. 84 | Releasing Switch D/E | Caltex/Stockyards siding |

### Sections History
| Period | Sections |
|--------|---------|
| 1915 | Lanitza–South Grafton; South Grafton–Grafton |
| By 1922 | Lanitza–South Grafton (Miniature ETS); South Grafton–Grafton (Intermediate Staff at bridge) |
| By 1943 | Braunstone–South Grafton; South Grafton–Grafton |
| 26 April 1955 | Automatic working equipment removed — Braunstone–South Grafton and South Grafton–Grafton |
| 1 October 1976 | Renamed Grafton City — sections become Braunstone–Grafton City; Grafton City–Grafton |
| 24 January 1983 | CTC conversion; ETS retained on both sections |
| 6 June 1983 | Broadmeadow CTC — Braunstone–Grafton City; Grafton City–Grafton ETS Type B retained |

### Engine Classes and Load Notes
**N class engines — 1923:** Load South Grafton–Lanitza (Up) 510 tons (W.N. — 1923; ref. 33–30,416) 
**12-class engines — 1943:** Permitted to assist Express/Passenger on South Grafton–Gurranang/Banyabba/Casino section; bogie tender required; engine first (leading) when assisting double-headed; from Gurranang to 458m 0c only — must assist in rear and couple to brake-van with Westinghouse brake connected (W.N. 46–1943; ref. C.T.M. 43–45,720) 
**Speed loads — 1960:** South Grafton to Taree — maximum 26 bogie vehicles; delete 23 bogie vehicles (W.N. 37–1960) 

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> **Notes:** South Grafton opened 12 October 1915 as the southern terminus of the North Coast line; Circular No. 245 of 1915. Frame A controlled all signals; Frames B, C and D released by No. 14 Lever in Frame A (Regulation G); Bolt Locks between Frames A and B, and A and D. The loop at opening was 457 metres (centrally interlocked). Railway Refreshment Room opened 3 December 1923. Station became the key operational junction for Sydney–Brisbane Express services from 28 September 1930.
>
> The Clarence River Bridge (South Grafton–Grafton section) created a uniquely complex safeworking arrangement: an Intermediate Staff Instrument at the bridge itself, Lever E to bolt lifting rails, Pilotman's duplex lock at South Grafton and releasing lock at Grafton, special "3 pause 1 pause 3" signal, and separate ordinary and automatic working procedures (W.N. 37–1943; extensively amended W.N. 27–1960). Automatic working equipment removed 26 April 1955. Renamed Grafton City W.N. 46 and 47–1976.
>
> CTC conversion 24 January 1983 (W.N. 3 and 4–1983) — the most complex CTC conversion in the Glenreagh–Grafton programme: three associated sidings (Ampol, Dairy Co. Abattoirs, Caltex/Stock) each with their own releasing buttons and switches; shunter's pushbuttons at Frames F and G; signal interlocking rules preventing higher than yellow aspect when second home/up home at stop; and the Grafton City–Grafton section retained as ETS (never converted to CTC) due to the Clarence River Bridge intermediate instrument arrangement. Dairy Co. Abattoirs siding removed 31 January 1988; Ampol siding removed 23 May 1989.

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## 1915 — Opened as South Grafton — 12 October 1915; Circular No. 245 of 1915

### Opening — W.N. — 1915
> **Opening of the Line from Glenreagh to South Grafton (North Coast)** — On **Tuesday, 12th October, 1915**, the line from Glenreagh to South Grafton will be opened for traffic, and the Signal and Interlocking arrangements at Glenreagh, Sherwood, Lanitza, Braunstone, South Grafton Stock-yards, and **South Grafton** will be in accordance with **Circular No. 245 of 1915**, and diagrams attached thereto. *(W.N. — 1915)*

### 1922 Signalling — Frame A; Frames B, C and D; Bolt Locks; Regulation G
> **SOUTH GRAFTON** —
>
> **Frame "A"** — The points shown within small circles and all signals will be worked from Frame "A."
>
> **Frames "B," "C," and "D"** — No. 1 Lever in Frames "B" and "C" and Nos. 1 and 4 Levers in Frame "D" will be unlocked by key from **No. 14 Lever in Frame "A,"** and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation G** of Weekly Notice No. 37 of 1920.
>
> **Bolt Locks** — Bolt Locks will be provided between Frames "A" and "B" and "A" and "D," in order to prevent the points being improperly set. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices — Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh opening circular)*

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## 1923 — Railway Refreshment Room; N-Class Engine Loads

### Refreshment Room — 3 December 1923
> **Railway Refreshment Room, South Grafton** — opened **3rd December, 1923**. *(Source: your notes)*

### N-Class Engine Loads — W.N. — 1923
> **Loads for N Class Engines Working Up Goods Trains South Grafton to Lanitza (North Coast)** — The load for N class engines working Goods trains on the Up journey for the section **South Grafton–Lanitza** is **510 tons**. Circular No. 388 and Weekly Notice No. 40 of 1923 to be corrected accordingly. (33–30,416.) *(W.N. — 1923)*

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## 1930 — Brisbane Express from 28 September 1930; Circular No. 384.18 of 1930; Reservation Control

### Brisbane Express — W.N. 38–1930
> Since **Sunday, 28th September, 1930**, through service Sydney to Brisbane via Kyogle introduced. Station Master and Booking Clerk, South Grafton, will control sleeping berth and seat allotments for Down and Up Express trains from/to South Grafton; **Circular No. 384.18 of 1930**. *(W.N. 38–1930)*

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## 1943 — Multiple Signal Alterations; Clarence River Bridge Working; New Frame A

### Up Second Home Signal — W.N. 3–1943
> **South Grafton (North Coast) — Provision of Up Second Home Signal, Loop Line** — On **Monday, 18th January, 1943**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., a new signal, **No. 24**, Up Second Home Loop, situated on the Up side of the Loop line, opposite the Sydney end of No. 2C Crossover, will be brought into use.
>
> The Up Starting signal, Loop to Main, No. 24, will be re-numbered **No. 23**.
>
> Diagram attached to **Circular No. 186–6 of 1932**, South Grafton to Grafton, to be amended accordingly. (S.&I. 42–8,929.) *(W.N. 3–1943)*

### New Six-Lever Frame A — W.N. 16–1943 (approx)
> **South Grafton (North Coast)** — The existing Frame A will be replaced by a **six-lever machine**, situated at the **South Grafton end of the platform**. The connections to the new frame:
> - No. 1 — Down Distant
> - No. 2 — Down Home
> - No. 3 (Duplex Lock) — Keys for Frames B, C, D and E
> - No. 4 — Space
> - No. 7 — Up Home
>
> *(W.N. 16–1943 approx)*

### Down Starting and Up Home Signals Relocated — W.N. 28–1943
> **South Grafton (North Coast) — Alteration to Location of Down Starting and Up Home Signals** — On **Monday, 12th July, 1943**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Down Starting signal, **No. 6**, and the Up Home signals (**No. 27** Up Home, Main, and **No. 25** Up Home, Main to Loop) will be refixed in corresponding positions, **250 feet** on the Casino side of No. 15 points (Up Main–Loop).
>
> Diagram attached to **Circular No. 186–6 of 1932** is to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E. 43–9,517.) *(W.N. 28–1943)*

### Clarence River Bridge Bascule Span Working — W.N. 37–1943; Since 4 September 1943
> **Clarence River Bridge — Working of Bascule Span** — Since **Saturday, 4th September, 1943**, the Bascule span on the Clarence River Bridge will be operated by a mechanic (Bridge Operator) attached to the Way and Works Branch at South Grafton.
>
> **Equipment:**
> 1. Intermediate Staff Instrument at bridge for section **South Grafton–Grafton**
> 2. Lever E at bridge — bolts lifting rails
> 3. Telephone at bridge connected to South Grafton and Grafton
> 4. Pilotman's releasing lock at Grafton; Pilotman's duplex lock at South Grafton (for Pilot Working only)
> 5. Warning gongs — 35 yards from southern gate, 50 yards from northern gate
>
> **Ordinary Working:** Bridge Operator telephones Signalman at South Grafton for permission. Signalman sends "Intermediate Staff Required at Bridge" signal (**3 pause 1 pause 3**) to Grafton; Grafton acknowledges. Signalman notifies Bridge Operator by one long ring; Intermediate Staff raised into bridge instrument. Signalmen must satisfy themselves that Starting signals for section South Grafton–Grafton are at Stop before giving permission.
>
> **Automatic Working (South Grafton unattended):** Bridge Operator satisfies himself Down Starting signal at South Grafton is at Stop; telephones Grafton for permission.
>
> **Pilot Working:** Pilotman obtains key from releasing lock at Grafton; unlocks bottom lock of duplex lock at South Grafton; removes top key; uses key to unlock Lever E to release lifting rails. Removal of keys disconnects Staff Instruments. On cancellation — Pilotman restores keys; Railway Electrician reconnects instruments; glass front in lock face at Grafton restored.
>
> Cancels instructions in **Circular No. 136–6** (previous bridge working). *(W.N. 37–1943)*

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## 1955 — Automatic Working Equipment Removed — 26 April 1955

### Automatic Working Removed — W.N. 18–1955
> **South Grafton (North Coast) — Removal of Facilities for Automatic Working of Electric Train Staff Instruments** — Since **26th April, 1955**, the equipment at South Grafton to enable the Electric Train Staff Instruments for the sections **Braunstone–South Grafton** and **South Grafton–Grafton** to be switched into Automatic Working, has been removed. (S.&T.E. 55–677,052.) *(W.N. 18–1955)*

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## 1960 — Pilot Working Instructions Revised — W.N. 27–1960

### Pilot Working — W.N. 27–1960
> **Clarence River Bridge — Pilot Working** — A Pilotman's Releasing Lock and Key is provided in the Signal-box at Grafton. When Pilot Working is being instituted on the section South Grafton–Grafton, the Pilotman must obtain the Pilotman's Key from the Releasing Lock and retain it in his possession during the time trains are being worked through the section.
>
> **Operation of Bascule Span during Pilot Working** — A Duplex Lock with Key for unlocking Lever E at the bridge is provided in the Signal-box at South Grafton. When it is required to open the Bascule Span during Pilot Working, the Pilotman must insert and turn the Pilotman's Key in the bottom lock of the duplex lock; remove the Bridge Key from the top lock; unlock Lever E. Upon completion, Lever E restored, Bridge Key returned, Pilotman's Key regained.
>
> **Cancellation** — Pilotman restores Pilotman's Key to Releasing Lock at Grafton; Signal Electrician reconnects Staff Instruments; glass front in lock face at Grafton restored by Signal Electrician; Station-master at Grafton responsible for this. (A.1–60–53,116.) *(W.N. 27–1960)*

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## 1976 — Renamed Grafton City — W.N. 46 and 47–1976

### Renamed Grafton City — W.N. 46–1976
> **Pages 183–216 — List of Stations, etc. (continued)** — Delete **South Grafton** wherever appearing and insert **Grafton City**. (B2 76 51107.) *(W.N. 46–1976)*

> **Page 234** — Delete: South Grafton and relevant particulars. 
> **Page 239 — List of Stations, Sidings, and Platforms on all Lines and Branches** — Delete South Grafton wherever appearing and insert instead **Grafton City**. (B2 76 51107.) *(W.N. 46–1976)*

> Further pages amended (W.N. 47–1976) — all publications updated. *(W.N. 47–1976)*

---

## 1983 — Motor-Operated Points — 24 January 1983; CTC — 6 June 1983

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 3 and 4–1983
> **Grafton City (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 24th January, 1983**, commencing at 7.30 a.m. and continuing until completion, as a preliminary to the introduction of centralised traffic control signalling on the North Coast line, the Main line to loop points at each end of Grafton City crossing station will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main Line and Loop signals will be replaced by colour light signals.
>
> The **Upper Quadrant Down Outer Home** and **Down Distant** signals will be removed.
>
> A new **Down Home signal (No. 1)** and **Up Starting signal (No. 14)** will be provided on the Sydney side of the Ampol and Dairy Company Abattoirs sidings respectively.
>
> The **Ampol siding, Dairy Company Abattoir's siding and Caltex Stockyards siding** will be released by key from new releasing switches provided adjacent to the respective ground frames. The releasing switches will be controlled from releasing buttons in the **Grafton City control panel**.
>
> **Low speed indication** (small green light) and a **shunting signal** (yellow light), with route indicator applicable to both, and cleared by an approaching train, will be provided beneath the main head of the Down Second Home signal and the Up Home signal.
>
> The Down Home signal No. 1 or Up Outer Home signal No. 2 cannot display a higher running indication than **yellow** if the Down Second Home or Up Home signal respectively is at stop or displaying a low speed indication.
>
> **Ground frame releasing buttons** Nos. 81, 82, 83 and 84 — heads coloured blue; located adjacent to point levers:
> - No. 81 — Releasing Switch F
> - No. 82 — Releasing Switch G
> - No. 83 — Releasing Switch B/C (Ampol and Dairy Co. Abattoirs)
> - No. 84 — Releasing Switch D/E (Caltex/Stock)
>
> **Shunter's pushbuttons** provided adjacent to Ground Frames F and G; red and green repeater lights.
>
> ETS working will remain in use on sections **Braunstone–Grafton City** and **Grafton City–Grafton**; automatic staff exchanging equipment at Grafton City remains available.
>
> Diagram appearing in **centre pages** of W.N. 4–1983. (S&C 126170.) *(W.N. 3 and 4–1983)*

### CTC — 6 June 1983; Grafton City–Grafton ETS Retained — W.N. 24–1983
> **System of Working:** Braunstone–Grafton City — CTC. **Grafton City–Grafton — Electric Train Staff, Type B, Nos. 1–50, Nos. 1–40 key staffs**.
>
> **Grafton City will remain in local control until further advised.** Before clearing any Starting signal at Grafton City, the signalman must confer with the CTC signalman Broadmeadow (Up trains) or the signalman Grafton (Down trains). Signalman at Grafton must confer with signalman Grafton City before clearing Up Starting signal.
>
> Contact operated by ETS for Grafton City–Grafton section provided in Station Master's office; must be operated by signalman before Down Starting signal No. 13 Grafton City can be cleared.
>
> Automatic staff exchanging apparatus remains at Grafton City. *(W.N. 24–1983; S&C 126170)*

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## 1988 — Dairy Co. Abattoirs Siding Removed; Carriage Siding Extended — W.N. 12–1988

### Dairy Co. Abattoirs Siding Removed — W.N. 12–1988
> **Grafton City (North Coast) — Removal of Dairy Co. Abbatoirs Siding** — Since **31st January, 1988**, the points, Main line to Dairy Co. Abbatoirs siding, worked from Frame C, have been removed together with the siding, Frame C, Releasing Switch C and associated equipment.
>
> **Releasing Lock C** has been renamed **Releasing Lock B**. The key from Releasing Lock B unlocks No. 1 lever in Frame B in case of failure of Releasing Switch B (Ampol Siding).
>
> **Up Siding alteration** — The non-interlocked points Goods siding to Up siding (between Loop line and Goods siding) have been removed. The Up siding has been renamed the **Carriage siding** and extended toward Casino (standing room approximately **220 metres**). Buffer stop and white over red buffer stop lights provided.
>
> Instructions in W.N. Nos. 4 and 24 of 1983 and diagram in W.N. No. 4 of 1983 to be amended accordingly. (S.&C. 263942 and 251196.) *(W.N. 12–1988)*

---

## 1989 — 35-Tonne Diesel Crane Relocated from Casino — W.N. 7–1989

### Diesel Crane from Casino — W.N. 7–1989
> The **35-tonne Ransomes Rapier diesel crane** has been moved from Casino to **South Grafton**. Delete 35-tonne Diesel crane from "Cranes" column at Casino; insert in "Cranes" column at South Grafton "35-tonne Diesel." (BAC:PH:VL.) *(W.N. 7–1989)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **12 October 1915** | **Opened as South Grafton** — terminus; Frame A (all signals); Frames B, C, D (No. 14 Lever release; Regulation G); Bolt Locks; 457-metre loop; 91.4-metre platform; A5 building; Circular No. 245 of 1915 |
| **August 1915** | **South Grafton Depot opened** — six-pit roundhouse; 15.24-metre turntable; |
| **3 December 1923** | **Railway Refreshment Room opened** |
| **28 September 1930** | Through Sydney–Brisbane Express service commenced via South Grafton — reservation control; Circular No. 384.18 of 1930 |
| **1933** | 45 kl water tank provided |
| **31 July 1935** | Pillar water tank constructed |
| **1944** | 180 kl water tank (depot) |
| **18 January 1943** | Up Second Home Loop signal No. 24 added; Up Starting No. 24 renumbered No. 23; Circular No. 186–6 amended (W.N. 3–1943) |
| **April 1943** | New six-lever Frame A at South Grafton end of platform |
| **12 July 1943** | Down Starting No. 6 and Up Home signals (Nos. 27 and 25) refixed 250 feet toward Casino (W.N. 28–1943) |
| **4 September 1943** | Clarence River Bridge bascule span — Bridge Operator (Way and Works); Intermediate Staff Instrument; Lever E; "3 pause 1 pause 3" signal; complex pilot working arrangements (W.N. 37–1943) |
| **1949** | Coal hoist installed (depot) |
| **1951** | Platform concrete decking; 1st platform extension to 192.9 metres |
| **1957** | 5-tonne crane relocated from Moree |
| **1958** | Depot reduced to sub-depot under Casino control |
| **1960** | Diesel facilities installed |
| **26 April 1955** | Automatic working equipment removed — Braunstone–South Grafton and South Grafton–Grafton ETS (W.N. 18–1955) |
| **27 October 1960** | Pilot Working instructions revised — Duplex Lock at South Grafton; Releasing Lock at Grafton (W.N. 27–1960) |
| **1966** | Water facilities removed |
| **2nd extension** | Platform extended to 230 metres |
| **1 October 1976** | **Renamed GRAFTON CITY** — all publications; W.N. 46 and 47–1976 (ref. B2 76 51107) |
| **24 January 1983** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — route control relay interlocking; Upper Quadrant Down Outer Home and Down Distant removed; Down Home No. 1 and Up Starting No. 14 new; releasing buttons 81–84; shunting signals; ETS Braunstone–Grafton City and Grafton City–Grafton retained; diagram centre pages (W.N. 3 and 4–1983; S&C 126170) |
| **6 June 1983** | **CTC Braunstone–Grafton City** — Broadmeadow CTC; Grafton City–Grafton ETS Type B retained; local control |
| **31 January 1988** | Dairy Co. Abattoirs siding removed; Up siding renamed Carriage siding and extended to 220 metres; Releasing Lock C renamed B (W.N. 12–1988) |
| **23 May 1989** | Ampol siding removed (see Ampol Siding entry) |
| **W.N. 7–1989** | 35-tonne diesel crane relocated from Casino to South Grafton |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1989.* 
*Note: Grafton City (South Grafton) is one of the most complex stations in the North Coast collection — terminus (1915–1930), through station, major junction for Brisbane Express, district headquarters, and the only station in the Glenreagh–Grafton CTC programme where one adjacent section (Grafton City–Grafton) was retained as ETS rather than converted to CTC. This was necessitated by the Clarence River Bridge Intermediate Staff Instrument arrangement — the bascule span required an intermediate instrument in the bridge itself that was incompatible with CTC remote control. The Pilot Working duplex lock at South Grafton and releasing lock at Grafton (established 1943, revised 1960) remained in use throughout the CTC era. The renaming from South Grafton to Grafton City (1976) and subsequently to simply Grafton reflects 107 years of administrative evolution — the station's WN record spans three names across 74 years of the collection.*

#68

Coffs Harbour to Grafton / Re: South Grafton Stockyards S...

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# South Grafton Stockyards Siding / South Grafton Stockyards–Caltex (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1989

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**Type:** Private Siding — Stockyards / Fuel (Caltex) (Closed) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Braunstone–South Grafton / Braunstone–Grafton City section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 694.473 km 
**Between:** Braunstone (south) and South Grafton / Grafton City (north) 
**Opened:** Opened with the Glenreagh–South Grafton line — **12 October 1915** (listed in Circular No. 245 of 1915); confirmed in 1922 accommodation table at **1 mile from South Grafton** (code S7) 
**Closed:** Unknown; after 1989 (Caltex siding still active as at W.N. 37 and 39–1989) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after Grafton 
**Siding capacity:** **41 D trucks** (per your notes) 
**Caltex Siding:** Branches from Down end of loop siding 

### Signalling
**At opening (1915 and 1922):** Grouped with Braunstone — No. 1 Lever in Frames released by Miniature ETS for section **Lanitza–South Grafton**; Regulation B (1922 circular) 
**1945:** Propelling instruction — vehicles propelled from South Grafton to South Grafton Stockyards (alongside Commonwealth Siding and Dairy Company's Abattoir Siding); brake-van must be leading; Guard must ride; Clause (i) Rule 202; Driver must keep sharp look-out 
**By 1989 (CTC era):** Siding operated by **Frame E** and **No. 84 electric release** from Signalman Broadmeadow; single-ended siding shunted from Brisbane end 

### Code Call (1935)
**Code call altered** — South Grafton Stockyards on No. 82 circuit (W.N. 36–1935; ref. S.&T.E., G.34–180F) 

### Power's Codes (1975 — W.N. 42–1975)
South Grafton cluster as shown in 1975 Power's Freight Accounting table: 
- **South Grafton:** 3410–32 / 3430–82 / 49–66 
- **Braunstone:** 3410–33 / 3410–34 / 3430–83 / 49–59 
- **Ampol, South Grafton:** 3430–84 / 49–79  *(also 3495–1)* 
- **Dairy Co., Abattoirs:** 3410–35 / 3430–85 / 49–117 
- **South Grafton Wharf:** 3410–36 
- **Caltex, South Grafton:** 3410–37 / 3430–86 / 49–72  *(also 3405 series)* 

### 1989 Local Appendix Amendment
**W.N. 37–1989** (repeated W.N. 39–1989): South Grafton Stockyards–Caltex, page 374 — amend 1st sentence to read: "The siding is a **single ended siding** shunted from the **Brisbane end**, operated by **Frame 'E'** and **No. 84 electric release** from the **Signalman Broadmeadow**." 
**W.N. 36–1989:** Delete "Dairy Company's Abbattoir Siding" and relevant particulars from page 374; amend Note to delete "Dairy Co-op Abattoir Siding" and delete "All" and insert "both" (ref. A1.89.80624185509) 

---

> **Notes:** South Grafton Stockyards opened with the Glenreagh–South Grafton line on 12 October 1915 (Circular No. 245 of 1915). Listed in the 1922 accommodation table at 1 mile from South Grafton (code S7). At 1922 grouped with Braunstone — Frames released by Lanitza–South Grafton ETS, Regulation B. By 1945 the section had changed to Braunstone–South Grafton and propelling instructions (brake-van leading, Guard riding) applied to South Grafton Stockyards alongside Commonwealth Siding and Dairy Company's Abattoir Siding. Code call on No. 82 circuit altered W.N. 36–1935. The Caltex Siding branches from the Down end of the loop siding; by 1989 both were operated as "South Grafton Stockyards–Caltex" — a single-ended siding shunted from the Brisbane end by Frame E and No. 84 electric release from Signalman Broadmeadow (CTC era). Dairy Company's Abattoir Siding deleted from the same page 374 entry in W.N. 36–1989, leaving only the Stockyards–Caltex entry active.

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## 1915 — Opened 12 October 1915; Listed in Circular No. 245 of 1915

### Opening — W.N. — 1915
> **Opening of the Line from Glenreagh to South Grafton (North Coast)** — Signal and Interlocking arrangements at Glenreagh, Sherwood, Lanitza, Braunstone, **South Grafton Stock-yards**, and South Grafton will be in accordance with **Circular No. 245 of 1915**. *(W.N. — 1915)*

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## 1922 — Accommodation Table; 1 Mile from South Grafton; Code S7

### Accommodation Table — 1922
> **South Grafton Stockyards** — **1 mile** from South Grafton; code **S7**; [livestock]. Grouped after South Grafton (†††) and before Braunstone in the accommodation table. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices — accommodation table)*

### Signalling — 1922 (Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh Opening Circular)
> **Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards** — No. 1 Lever in the Frames at these places will be unlocked by the key on the Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section **Lanitza–South Grafton**, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation "B"**. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1935 — Code Call Altered — W.N. 36–1935

### Code Call Altered — W.N. 36–1935
> **Page 92 — South Grafton Stockyards — Code Call Altered** — The code call for South Grafton Stockyards on **No. 82 circuit** has been altered. (S.&T.E., G.34–180F.) *(W.N. 36–1935)*

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## 1945 — Propelling Instructions (Grouped with Commonwealth Siding and Dairy Abattoir)

### Propelling Instructions — 1945
> When propelling to **Commonwealth Siding, Dairy Company's Abattoir Siding** and **South Grafton Stockyards**, a brake-van must be provided as the leading vehicle, in which the Guard must ride and give the Driver such hand-signals as may be necessary. Clause (i) of Rule 202 must be adhered to. The Driver must keep a sharp look-out and be prepared to act promptly upon any hand-signal given by the Guard; he must also sound the engine whistle freely where his view of the line is obstructed. *(Source: 1945 Weekly Notices — Local Appendix)*

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## 1975 — Power's Codes — W.N. 42–1975; South Grafton Siding Cluster

### Power's Codes — W.N. 42–1975
> South Grafton siding cluster Power's Freight Accounting codes (inserted):
> - **South Grafton:** 3410–32 / 3430–82 / page 49–66 
> - **Braunstone:** 3410–33 and 3410–34 / 3430–83 / page 49–59 
> - **Ampol, South Grafton:** 3430–84 / page 49–79 *(also 3495–1)* 
> - **Dairy Co., Abattoirs:** 3410–35 / 3430–85 / page 49–117 
> - **South Grafton Wharf:** 3410–36 
> - **Caltex, South Grafton:** 3410–37 / 3430–86 / page 49–72 *(also 3405 series)* 
>
> *(W.N. 42–1975)*

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## 1989 — Dairy Abattoir Siding Deleted; Stockyards–Caltex Amended to Single-Ended; Frame E and No. 84 Electric Release

### Dairy Abattoir Siding Deleted — W.N. 36–1989
> **Page 374 — South Grafton Stockyards–Caltex** — Delete "**Dairy Company's Abbattoir Siding**" and relevant particulars. Amend Note to: delete "Dairy Co-op Abattoir Siding"; delete "All" and insert "**both**". (A1.89.80624185509.) *(W.N. 36–1989)*

### Stockyards–Caltex Working Amended — W.N. 37–1989 (repeated W.N. 39–1989)
> **Page 374 — South Grafton Stockyards–Caltex** — Amend 1st sentence to read: "The siding is a **single ended siding** shunted from the **Brisbane end** operated by **Frame 'E'** and **No. 84 electric release** from the **Signalman Broadmeadow**." (WKS 84.64 GB.) *(W.N. 37 and 39–1989)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **12 October 1915** | **Opened** — listed in Circular No. 245 of 1915; grouped with Braunstone; Lanitza–South Grafton ETS; Regulation B |
| By 1922 | Accommodation table — 1 mile from South Grafton; code S7; grouped with Braunstone |
| **W.N. 36–1935** | Code call on No. 82 circuit altered (ref. S.&T.E., G.34–180F) |
| By 1945 | Propelling instructions — brake-van leading; Guard rides; with Commonwealth Siding and Dairy Abattoir Siding |
| **W.N. 42–1975** | Power's codes inserted — Caltex South Grafton: 3410–37 / 3430–86 / 49–72 |
| **W.N. 36–1989** | Dairy Company's Abattoir Siding deleted from page 374; Note amended |
| **W.N. 37 and 39–1989** | **Stockyards–Caltex amended** — single-ended siding; shunted from Brisbane end; **Frame E** and **No. 84 electric release** from Signalman Broadmeadow |
| After 1989 | **Caltex siding closed** (date not confirmed in WN collection) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1989.* 
*Note: The South Grafton cluster in 1975 — Ampol, Dairy Co. Abattoirs, South Grafton Wharf and Caltex — represents four separate private sidings all concentrated between Braunstone and South Grafton/Grafton City, reflecting the industrial character of the South Grafton approach in the freight era. By 1989 the cluster had reduced to Stockyards–Caltex only (Ampol removed May 1989; Dairy Abattoir deleted W.N. 36–1989). The W.N. 37–1989 amendment specifying "Frame E and No. 84 electric release from Signalman Broadmeadow" confirms full CTC integration by 1989 — the Stockyards–Caltex siding was controlled remotely from Broadmeadow rather than by a local signalman.*

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Coffs Harbour to Grafton / Re: Ampol Siding

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Commonwealth Siding, South Grafton; W.N. 51–1941 (ref. S.&T.E. 41–473,207)
Renamed A.M.P. Siding: W.N. 2–1947 — "A.M.P. Siding" (Australian Mineral Petroleum); ref. 46–72,663
Renamed AMPOL Siding: W.N. 19–1949 — network-wide rename of all A.M.P. Sidings to "Ampol Siding" (ref. 49–60,014)
Removed: 23 May 1989 — "Grafton City (North Coast) — Removal of Ampol Siding" — No. 2B points, Frame B, Releasing Switch B and associated equipment removed; No. 83 Releasing button became spare; Releasing Lock B removed from Control Panel (W.N. 26–1989; S.&C. 197429)
Status: Closed
Name meaning: Commonwealth Oil Refineries (COR) → Australian Mineral Petroleum (AMP) → Ampol Petroleum Ltd

Physical Details

Type: Dead-end siding — 380 feet in the clear
Side: Up side of Main line
Mileage: 430m 20c (between Braunstone and South Grafton)
Grade: 1 in 83 F (Down direction); approaching grade Down journey 1 in 80 F; Up journey 1 in 80 R
Shunting: Daylight only
Propelling: Vehicles must be propelled from South Grafton to Commonwealth/AMP/Ampol Siding as required; brake-van must be leading vehicle; Guard must ride in brake-van; Clause (i) of Rule 202 to be adhered to; Driver must keep sharp look-out and act promptly on Guard's hand signals; whistle freely where view of line obstructed
All classes of engines permitted

#70

Coffs Harbour to Grafton / Re: Braunstone

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# Braunstone (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1988

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**Type:** Station (Closed — 30 June 1974) / Crossing Loop (in use) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Kungala–Braunstone / Braunstone–Grafton City sections) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 683.269 km (per 1988 Working Timetable speedboard entry) 
**Location:** -29.802090, 152.959658 
**Between:** Kungala (south) and Grafton City / South Grafton (north) 
**Opened:** **Tuesday, 12 October 1915** — Glenreagh to South Grafton; Circular No. 245 of 1915 
**Station closed:** **30 June 1974** — deleted from border and other tables alongside Kungala (W.N. 36–1974; ref. C1–74–28602) 
**Status:** Station closed; loop in use 

### Signalling History

**At opening (1915):** Circular No. 245 of 1915 (alongside Glenreagh, Sherwood, Lanitza, South Grafton Stockyards and South Grafton) 

**1922 arrangement:** Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards grouped together — No. 1 Lever in the Frames at these places unlocked by key on Miniature ETS for section **Lanitza–South Grafton**; Regulation B 

**Ballast train working — 1924:** Special permission for ballast train to be propelled (not hauled) during daylight at max 10 mph from Lanitza to Braunstone, or South Grafton to Braunstone — to avoid necessity of running through full section Lanitza–South Grafton with Electric Train Staff; brake-van must lead when propelling; Guard must ride in brake-van; Guard arranges with Station Master whether train will return or run through full section; if run full length must be hauled 

**Automatic working equipment removed — 26 April 1955:** Equipment at South Grafton to enable Braunstone–South Grafton and South Grafton–Grafton ETS instruments to be switched into automatic working removed (W.N. 18–1955; ref. S.&T.E. 55–677,052); Braunstone — delete (A.D.) and (A.U.) references 

**Down Distant signal post renewed — 14 January 1975:** Down Distant signal No. 20 out of use; post renewed (W.N. 2–1975; ref. S.&C. 75–780115) 

**Motor-operated points — Monday, 10 January 1983:** Route control relay interlocking control panel; mechanical interlocking machine placed out of use; ground frames renamed; electrical releasing switches provided; single light colour light signals; low speed indication (small green) and shunting signal (yellow) with route indicator at Down and Up Home signals; taking key from releasing lock causes all signals to show stop; ETS Kungala–Braunstone and Braunstone–Grafton City retained; automatic staff exchangers remain; diagram page 27 (W.N. 1 and 2–1983; S&C 126170; ref. MC 118480) 

**CTC relay room:** No. **43** (Braunstone) — 1983 
**Local control panel:** Retained at Braunstone — 1983 
**CTC — Glenreagh to Grafton City:** 6 June 1983 — Braunstone–Grafton City section; Broadmeadow CTC 

**Loop extended — 31 January 1988:** Advertised W.N. 2–1988 (date to be advised — 364 metres toward Sydney to give **803 metres** standing room); carried out W.N. 4–1988 (31 January 1988); Down Distant relocated 360 metres nearer Sydney; No. 3 Down Home relocated 361 metres nearer Sydney; Nos. 12M and 12L Up Starting signals relocated 363 metres nearer Sydney; adjacent telephone cabin similarly relocated (S.&C. 130926) 

### ETS Sections History
| Period | Sections |
|--------|---------|
| 1915 | Lanitza–South Grafton (Braunstone within) |
| By 1922 | Lanitza–South Grafton (Miniature ETS; Regulation B at Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards) |
| Post-1943 | Kungala–Lanitza; Lanitza–Braunstone (or Lanitza–South Grafton); Braunstone–South Grafton |
| 1983 | **Kungala–Braunstone** and **Braunstone–Grafton City** (retained at CTC conversion) |
| 6 June 1983 | CTC Broadmeadow |

### 1988 Speedboard
> Speedboard at Mileage **683.270 km** — Kungala–Braunstone section; Down 70; Up 70; XPT Normal. *(Source: 1988 Weekly Notices — Working Timetable)*

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> **Notes:** Braunstone opened 12 October 1915 with the Glenreagh–South Grafton section; Circular No. 245 of 1915. Grouped with South Grafton Stockyards in the 1922 opening circular — both released by Lanitza–South Grafton Miniature ETS, Regulation B. Unusual 1924 ballast train propelling permission — to avoid running the full Lanitza–South Grafton section under staff authority, ballast trains were permitted to propel (brake-van leading, Guard riding) at up to 10 mph from Lanitza or South Grafton toward Braunstone. Automatic working equipment removed 26 April 1955 (W.N. 18–1955). Station closed 30 June 1974 alongside Kungala (W.N. 36–1974). Down Distant No. 20 post renewed 14 January 1975. CTC conversion 10 January 1983 (W.N. 1–1983); additional features: shunting signal (yellow light) at Home signals — not documented at Glenreagh, Nana Glen, Coramba or Kungala — and ground frames renamed at conversion. Loop extended 31 January 1988 — 364 metres toward Sydney to 803 metres (W.N. 2 and 4–1988; S.&C. 130926).

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## 1915 — Opened 12 October 1915; Circular No. 245 of 1915

### Opening — W.N. — 1915
> **Opening of the Line from Glenreagh to South Grafton (North Coast)** — On **Tuesday, 12th October, 1915**, the line from Glenreagh to South Grafton will be opened for traffic, and the Signal and Interlocking arrangements at Glenreagh, Sherwood, Lanitza, **Braunstone**, South Grafton Stock-yards, and South Grafton will be in accordance with **Circular No. 245 of 1915**, and diagrams attached thereto. *(W.N. — 1915)*

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## 1922 — Signalling Arrangement; Section Lanitza–South Grafton; Regulation B

### Braunstone and South Grafton Stockyards — 1922
> **BRAUNSTONE AND SOUTH GRAFTON STOCKYARDS** — No. 1 Lever in the Frames at these places will be unlocked by the key on the **Miniature Electric Train Staff** for the section **Lanitza–South Grafton**, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation "B"** on page 55 of the General Appendix. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices — Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh opening circular)*

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## 1924 — Ballast Train Propelling Permission — Lanitza–Braunstone and South Grafton–Braunstone

### Ballast Train Working — W.N. — 1924
> **Working of Ballast Trains between Lanitza and Braunstone, also South Grafton and Braunstone (North Coast)** — Commencing at once, in order to facilitate the working of the ballast train between Lanitza and Braunstone, also South Grafton and Braunstone, and avoid the necessity of the train having to run through the section Lanitza–South Grafton with the Electric Train Staff, permission is hereby given for the ballast train to be **propelled** during daylight, when required, at a speed not exceeding **10 miles per hour** from either Lanitza to Braunstone or South Grafton to Braunstone.
>
> In each case the train must be propelled out from either Lanitza or South Grafton, and return engine first.
>
> Before leaving Lanitza or South Grafton, the Guard must arrange with the Station Master as to whether the train is to return or run through the section; if it is required to run the entire length of the section, it must be **hauled** and not propelled.
>
> When propelling, the **Brake-van must be leading**, in which the Guard must ride, and give the Driver such Hand-signals as may be necessary. Clause (i) of Rule 202 must be observed. *(W.N. — 1924)*

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## 1955 — Automatic Working Equipment Removed at South Grafton — 26 April 1955

### Automatic Working Removed — W.N. 18–1955
> **South Grafton (North Coast) — Removal of Electric Train Staff Instruments** — Since **26th April, 1955**, the equipment at South Grafton to enable the Electric Train Staff Instruments for the sections **Braunstone–South Grafton** and **South Grafton–Grafton** to be switched into Automatic Working, has been removed.
>
> **Braunstone** — Delete **(A.D.)** and **(A.U.)**. (S.&T.E. 55–677,052.) *(W.N. 18–1955)*

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## 1974 — Station Closed — 30 June 1974; Border Tables Deleted

### Station Deleted — W.N. 36–1974
> **Page 173 — Border Stations and Platforms — Maitland–Queensland** — Delete Tamban, Warrell Creek, Kungala, **Braunstone**. (C1–74–28602.) *(W.N. 36–1974)*

> **Page 186 — Stations at Which Horses and Vehicles may be Loaded and Unloaded** — Delete Rossglen, Warrell Creek, Kungala, **Braunstone**. *(W.N. 36–1974)*

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## 1975 — Down Distant Signal Post Renewed — 14 January 1975

### Down Distant Post Renewed — W.N. 2–1975
> **Braunstone (North Coast) — Renewal of Post of Down Distant Signal, No. 20** — On **Tuesday, 14th January, 1975**, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., the Down Distant signal, **No. 20**, will be out of use for renewal of the signal post. (S.&C. 75–780115.) *(W.N. 2–1975)*

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## 1983 — Motor-Operated Points — 10 January 1983; Shunting Signal; Ground Frames Renamed

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 1 and 2–1983
> **Braunstone (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 10th January, 1983**, commencing 7.00 a.m. and continuing until completion, as a preliminary to the introduction of centralised traffic control signalling on the North Coast line, the Main line to loop points at each end of Braunstone crossing loop will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main line and loop signals will be replaced by colour light signals.
>
> The foregoing points and signals will be worked from a **route control relay interlocking control panel** located in the signal-box. The existing mechanical interlocking machine will be placed out of use. The local ground frames will be **renamed** and electrical releasing switches for unlocking the ground frames will be provided.
>
> **Low speed indication** (small green light) and a **shunting signal** (yellow light), with route indicator applicable to both, and cleared by an approaching train, will be provided beneath the main head of the Down Home signal and the Up Home signal.
>
> **The taking of the key from a releasing lock will cause all signals at Braunstone to show the "stop" indication.**
>
> ETS working will remain in use on the sections **Kungala–Braunstone** and **Braunstone–Grafton City**; automatic staff exchanging equipment will remain available.
>
> A diagram showing the new signalling arrangements at Braunstone appears on **page 27** of W.N. 1–1983. (S&C 126170; ref. MC 118480.) *(W.N. 1 and 2–1983)*

### CTC Sections — 1983
> **CTC Sections:** Coffs Harbour–Landrigans, Landrigans–Coramba, Coramba–Nana Glen, Nana Glen–Glenreagh, Glenreagh–Kungala, **Kungala–Braunstone**, **Braunstone–Grafton City**. CTC relay room **No. 43** (Braunstone); local control panel retained. *(Source: 1983 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1988 — Loop Extended 364 Metres — 31 January 1988 (Advertised W.N. 2–1988)

### Loop Extension — W.N. 2 and 4–1988
> **Braunstone (North Coast) — Extension of Crossing Loop** — On a date to be advised, the crossing loop will be extended **364 metres toward Sydney** to provide standing room of approximately **803 metres**.
>
> **Signalling alterations:**
> - Down Distant signal relocated **360 metres nearer to Sydney**
> - No. 3 Down Home signal relocated **361 metres nearer to Sydney**
> - Nos. 12M and 12L Up Starting signals relocated **363 metres nearer to Sydney**; adjacent telephone cabin similarly relocated
>
> *(W.N. 2–1988 — date to be advised)*

> **Work advertised in W.N. 2–1988 will be carried out on Sunday, 31st January, 1988**, between 6 a.m. and 12 midnight. (S.&C. 130926.) *(W.N. 4–1988)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **12 October 1915** | **Opened** — Glenreagh–South Grafton; Circular No. 245 of 1915 |
| By 1922 | Frames released by Lanitza–South Grafton Miniature ETS; Regulation B; grouped with South Grafton Stockyards |
| W.N. — 1924 | Ballast train propelling permission — max 10 mph; brake-van leading; Guard rides; no propelling for full-length section run |
| **26 April 1955** | Automatic working equipment removed at South Grafton — Braunstone–South Grafton and South Grafton–Grafton ETS; delete (A.D.) and (A.U.) at Braunstone (W.N. 18–1955) |
| **30 June 1974** | **Station closed** — deleted from border tables alongside Kungala (W.N. 36–1974) |
| **14 January 1975** | Down Distant signal No. 20 post renewed (W.N. 2–1975) |
| **10 January 1983** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — route control relay interlocking; ground frames renamed; low speed and shunting signals at Home signals; taking key causes all signals to show stop; ETS Kungala–Braunstone and Braunstone–Grafton City retained; diagram page 27 (W.N. 1 and 2–1983; S&C 126170) |
| **6 June 1983** | **CTC Glenreagh to Grafton City** — Broadmeadow CTC; relay room No. 43; local control panel retained |
| **31 January 1988** | **Loop extended 364 metres toward Sydney** — 803 metres standing room; Down Distant, No. 3 Down Home, Nos. 12M/12L Up Starting all relocated; telephone cabin relocated (W.N. 2 and 4–1988; S.&C. 130926) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1988.* 
*Note: Braunstone is the only loop in the Glenreagh–Grafton section where the 1983 CTC conversion explicitly included a **shunting signal** (yellow light) in addition to the standard low speed indication at the Home signals — a feature not documented at Glenreagh, Coramba, Nana Glen or Kungala. This suggests Braunstone had goods siding shunting movements that required a dedicated shunting signal authority distinct from the loop entry authority. The 1924 ballast train propelling instruction is unique in the collection — the only documented permission for propelling movements (brake-van leading) on a single-line section without full staff authority, reflecting the operational difficulty of running light ballast trains over the full Lanitza–South Grafton section in the early years.*