Guyra - Dorrigo Junction

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Type : Junction
Line : Dorrigo Branch
Distance from Sydney : 622.853km (Main North)
Location : -30.206244, 151.674773
Opened : 19 December 1929
Closed : January 1933
Status : Closed
Name meaning : After the location
Notes : Junction for the Guyra to Dorrigo extension of the Dorrigo Branch, referred to in the WN also as North Guyra. North Guyra junction opened 19 December 1929 (W.N. 51–1929) — described in the WN as "Guyra (North) — Provision of Temporary Junction for Dorrigo Line." A new connection between the Main line and the Dorrigo Branch line at Mileage 387m 40c; Frame "D" on Down side of Main line; No. 1 Lever released by Ordinary Train Staff or Receptacle Key for the section Guyra–Ben Lomond. Described as a "Temporary Junction," confirming the railway regarded this as a construction/interim arrangement for the proposed Guyra–Dorrigo extension. The connection was dispensed with in W.N. 4–1933 when it became clear the extension would not proceed.

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View over the one-time junction (Google Maps)