Nana Glen

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Nana Glen signal box was a fibro version of the Type K0 with the windows relocated to a new position and made to a new design
termed Type P. The platform at the front was for hand exchanging the staff. RT Taaffe

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# Nana Glen (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1922–1983

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**Type:** Station (Closed — 30 June 1974) / Crossing Loop (Closed — 2010) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh section; Coramba–Nana Glen / Nana Glen–Glenreagh sections) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 639.500 km (Mileage **401m 24c** — per 1960 bushfire notice) 
**Location:** -30.136614, 153.017599 
**Between:** Coramba (south) and Glenreagh (north) 
**Opened:** **17 July 1922** — with opening of Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh line; Frames with Staff Drawer Locks; Coramba–Glenreagh section (intermediate station); Regulation E 
**Booking Station:** Opened **16 September 1924** — goods and coaching traffic; Adult Porter in charge (W.N. 40–1924; ref. S.23–1035) 
**Unattended:** Since **10 November 1930** — controlled by Coramba; Siding and Platform conditions; all freight prepaid (W.N. 46–1930) 
**5-tonne Jib Crane:** Provided W.N. 39–1927 (Crane Circular No. 749 of 1926; ref. V.263,645); dismantled and withdrawn from service W.N. 14–1943 (ref. G.C. 5–43–52,503) — see note 
**5-tonne crane dismantled:** W.N. 14–1943 — delete relative particulars under heading "Cranes" (both pages 218 and 60; ref. G.C. 5–43–52,503) 
**British Australian Timber Company Siding:** At opening — Frames with Staff Drawer Locks released by Coramba–Glenreagh Miniature ETS direct; Regulation E 
**Smith and Ellis Pty. Ltd. Siding:** Listed at Nana Glen — deleted W.N. 24–1960; controlling station changed from Coramba to Nana Glen W.N. 51–1943 (ref. B.2–43–31,600) 
**Loop opened:** **Tuesday, 14 December 1943** — Coramba–Glenreagh cancelled; **Coramba–Nana Glen** (Type B, 1–50 ordinary) and **Nana Glen–Glenreagh** (Type C, 1–8 key, 9–50 ordinary) created; 1,492 feet (455m) standing room; 33→29 Other Sidings; circular to be issued before work; (W.N. 50–1943; S.&T.E.) 
**Opened as full Booking Station:** **1 January 1944** — goods and coaching; asterisk deleted; controlling station changed from Coramba to Nana Glen (W.N. 51–1943; ref. A.3–52,023) 
**Seal Presses Nos. 805 and 806:** In use at Nana Glen (1944) 
**Station closed:** **30 June 1974** — deleted from Alphabetical List (W.N. 29–1974; ref. B.2–74–71,071); Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 657 (Nana Glen) deleted W.N. — 1974 
**Motor-operated points:** **Monday, 29 November 1982** — existing **electrical** interlocking machine placed out of use (not mechanical — Nana Glen already had electrical interlocking); route control relay interlocking panel; single light colour light signals; ETS Coramba–Nana Glen and Nana Glen–Glenreagh retained; automatic staff exchangers remain; call indicators at Starting signals; diagram page 25 (W.N. 47 and 48–1982; S&C 126170) 
**CTC — Coffs Harbour to Grafton City:** **6 June 1983** — ETS sections cancelled; Broadmeadow CTC; local control panel retained at Nana Glen 
**Signal-box closed:** **1983** (per your notes) 
**Loop closed:** **2010** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Aboriginal word for "two tailed lizard" 
**Platform:** 76.2-metre Up side at opening; no later reduction found in OCR 
**Goods shunting:** **15 minutes** — No. 2 Goods (1924 and 1925) 

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> **Notes:** Nana Glen opened 17 July 1922 as an intermediate unattended station on the Coramba–Glenreagh section. At opening it shared the Frames/Staff Drawer Lock/Regulation E arrangement with the adjacent British Australian Timber Company Siding. Opened as a Booking Station with Adult Porter from 16 September 1924 (W.N. 40–1924). Unattended from 10 November 1930 under control of Coramba — Siding and Platform conditions, all freight prepaid. 5-tonne jib crane provided W.N. 39–1927 (Crane Circular No. 749 of 1926); dismantled W.N. 14–1943 (your notes say 2-tonne crane relocated from Glenreagh 10 December 1927 — the WN says 5-tonne provided at Nana Glen W.N. 39–1927, which could be a different crane or an OCR error in your source). Smith and Ellis Pty. Ltd. Siding deleted W.N. 24–1960.
>
> Loop opened **14 December 1943** — Coramba–Glenreagh cancelled; 1,492 feet (455m) standing room. Full Booking Station from 1 January 1944; controlling station changed from Coramba to Nana Glen; Smith and Ellis controlling station also updated. Station closed 30 June 1974. CTC conversion **29 November 1982** — uniquely, Nana Glen already had an **electrical** interlocking machine (not mechanical as at other loop stations), which was placed out of use at conversion; this is the only CTC conversion in the series where the pre-existing interlocking was described as "electrical" rather than "mechanical." CTC 6 June 1983; signal-box closed 1983; loop closed 2010.

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## 1922 — Opened 17 July 1922; British Australian Timber Company Siding; Frames; Staff Drawer Locks; Regulation E

### Opening — 17 July 1922; Nana Glen and B.A.T. Siding
> **NANA GLEN AND BRITISH AUSTRALIAN TIMBER COMPANY'S SIDING** — The Frames at these places will be provided with **Staff Drawer Locks** and will be released by the Miniature Electric Train Staff **direct** for the section **Coramba–Glenreagh**, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation E** of Weekly Notice No. 34 of 1921. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices — Coffs Harbour–Glenreagh opening circular)*

### Accommodation Table — 1922
> **Nana Glen** — Coramba–Glenreagh section (intermediate); Coramba–Nana Glen and Nana Glen–Glenreagh sub-sections not yet created. *(Source: 1922 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1924 — Opened as Booking Station — 16 September 1924; Adult Porter; Goods and Coaching Traffic

### Booking Station — W.N. 40–1924
> **Page 134 — Nana Glen (North Coast)** — Since **16th September, 1924**, Nana Glen has been opened as a Booking Station for Goods and Coaching traffic with an **Adult Porter** in charge. Page 92 of the Passenger Fares and Coaching Rates Book to also be posted accordingly. (S.23–1035.) *(W.N. 40–1924)*

### Goods Shunting — 1924
> No. 2 Goods: Braunstone, 15 minutes; Sherwood, 10 minutes; B.A. Timber Company's Siding, 15 minutes; **Nana Glen, 15 minutes**; Karangi, 5 minutes; Boambee, 10 minutes [continues]. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1927 — 5-Tonne Jib Crane Provided — W.N. 39–1927; Crane Circular No. 749 of 1926

### Crane Provided — W.N. 39–1927
> **Page 49 — Nana Glen (North Coast)** — A **5-ton Jib Crane** has been provided. **Crane Circular No. 749 of 1926** to be posted accordingly. (V.263,645.) *(W.N. 39–1927)*

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## 1930 — Unattended from 10 November 1930; Controlled by Coramba; Siding and Platform Conditions

### Unattended Working — W.N. 46–1930
> **Nana Glen (North Coast) — Closing as a Booking Station** — Since **Monday, 10th November, 1930**, Nana Glen is an **unattended Station** controlled by the Station Master, **Coramba**, and all traffic dealt with under **Siding and Platform Conditions**. All freight and other charges to be **prepaid**.
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> Pages 184 and 215 of the Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book, also Local Appendix Northern Division to be amended accordingly. *(W.N. 46–1930)*

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## 1943 — 5-Tonne Crane Dismantled — W.N. 14–1943; Loop Opened — 14 December 1943

### Crane Dismantled — W.N. 14–1943
> **Pages 218 and 60 — Nana Glen (North Coast)** — The 5-ton jib crane at Nana Glen has been dismantled and withdrawn from service. Delete relative particulars under heading "Cranes." (G.C. 5–43–52,503.) *(W.N. 14–1943)*

### Loop Opened — W.N. 50–1943
> **Nana Glen (North Coast) — Bringing Into Use as a Centrally-operated Crossing Loop** — On **Tuesday, 14th December, 1943**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., Nana Glen will be brought into use as a Centrally-operated Electric Train Staff and Crossing Station.
>
> The existing Electric Train Staff section **Coramba–Glenreagh** will be cancelled, and two new sections will be brought into use as follows:
> - **Coramba–Nana Glen**: Electric Train Staff; Type **B**; Staffs Nos. 1–50 ordinary
> - **Nana Glen–Glenreagh**: Electric Train Staff; Type **C**; Staffs Nos. 1–8 key, 9–50 ordinary
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> The complete arrangements and method of working will appear in a **Circular** to be issued before the work is carried out. (S.&T.E.) *(W.N. 50–1943)*

### Accommodation Table Updated — W.N. 51–1943
> **Page 60 — Nana Glen (North Coast) — Opening as a Booking Station** — On and from **1st January, 1944**, Nana Glen will be opened as a Booking Station for goods and coaching traffic.
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> Add **1,492 feet** under heading "Crossing Loop."
> Delete **33** and insert **29** under heading "Standing Room — Other Sidings." (A.3–52,023.) *(W.N. 51–1943)*

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## 1944 — Full Booking Station from 1 January 1944; Asterisk Deleted; Controlling Station Nana Glen; Seal Presses

### Booking Station and Controlling Station — W.N. 51–1943
> **Pages 153 and 218 — Nana Glen (North Coast) — Opening as a Booking Station** — On and from **1st January, 1944**, Nana Glen will be opened as a Booking Station.
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> Delete letter **(P)** from alongside station name on and from date shown. Delete **"Coramba"** and insert **"Nana Glen"** in column "Controlling Station." (A.3–52,023.) *(W.N. 51–1943)*

### Smith and Ellis Pty. Ltd. Controlling Station Updated — W.N. 51–1943
> **Page 223 — \*Smith and Ellis Pty. Ltd.** — Delete "Coramba" and insert "**Nana Glen**" in column "Controlling Station." (B.2–43–31,600.) *(W.N. 51–1943)*

### Seal Presses — 1944
> **Seal Presses Nos. 805 and 806** are in use at Nana Glen and Bonville. *(Source: 1944 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1960 — Smith and Ellis Siding Deleted — W.N. 24–1960; Mileage 401m 24c

### Smith and Ellis Siding Deleted — W.N. 24–1960
> **Page 60 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings, Accommodation Provided — Nana Glen** — Delete all reference to **Smith and Ellis private siding**. (A.1–57–52,257.) *(W.N. 24–1960)*

### Mileage Reference — 1960
> **Nana Glen** — Mileage **401m 24c** (from Sydney). *(Source: 1960 Weekly Notices — bushfire protection notice)*

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## 1974 — Station Closed — 30 June 1974; Deleted from Publications

### Station Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 232 — Alphabetical List of Stations** — Delete **Nana Glen** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 259 — List of Stations, Sidings and Platforms — North Coast Line** — Delete **Nana Glen** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Parcels Obliterating Stamp Deleted — W.N. — 1974
> Delete **657 — Nana Glen**. *(Source: 1974 Weekly Notices — Parcels Obliterating Stamps list)*

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## 1982 — Motor-Operated Points — 29 November 1982; Electrical Interlocking Machine Placed Out of Use; Diagram Page 25

### Motor-Operated Points — W.N. 47 and 48–1982
> **Nana Glen (North Coast) — Conversion to Power Operation of Points and Signals** — On **Monday, 29th November, 1982**, commencing 7.00 a.m. and continuing until completion, as a preliminary to the introduction of CTC signalling on the North Coast line, the Main line to loop points at each end of Nana Glen crossing loop will be converted to motor operation and the mechanical Main line and loop signals will be replaced by colour light signals.
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> The foregoing points and signals will be worked from a **route control relay interlocking control panel** located in the signal-box.
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> The existing **electrical** interlocking machine will be placed out of use.
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> The colour light signals will be of the single light type.
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> **Route Control Relay Interlocking Unit** — combined control panel and indicator diagram incorporating:
> - A diagram of the tracks throughout the Nana Glen area with track indicator lights
> - [Further features as per standard arrangement]
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> ETS working will remain on sections **Coramba–Nana Glen** and **Nana Glen–Glenreagh**; automatic staff exchanging equipment at Nana Glen will remain available.
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> **Call indicators** — near Starting signals at each end; flashing blue light and hooter.
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> Diagram on **page 25** of W.N. 47–1982. (S&C 126170.) *(W.N. 47 and 48–1982)*

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## 1983 — CTC 6 June 1983; Local Control Panel Retained

### CTC and Local Control Panel — 1983
> **Local control panels** in accordance with Regulation 24 of Circular No. 101 are provided at Landrigans, Coramba, **Nana Glen**, Glenreagh, Kungala, Braunstone [and Grafton City]. *(Source: 1983 Weekly Notices)*

> **C.T.C. sections:** Coffs Harbour–Landrigans, Landrigans–Coramba, Coramba–**Nana Glen**, **Nana Glen**–Glenreagh, Glenreagh–Kungala, Kungala–Braunstone, Braunstone–Grafton City. *(Source: 1983 Weekly Notices)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **17 July 1922** | **Opened** — 76.2-metre Up platform; intermediate unattended station on Coramba–Glenreagh section; Frames with Staff Drawer Locks (Regulation E); B.A.T. Siding at same location; 15 minutes goods shunting |
| **16 September 1924** | **Opened as Booking Station** — goods and coaching; Adult Porter in charge (W.N. 40–1924; ref. S.23–1035) |
| **W.N. 39–1927** | **5-tonne Jib Crane** provided — Crane Circular No. 749 of 1926 (ref. V.263,645) |
| **10 November 1930** | **Unattended** — controlled by Coramba; Siding and Platform conditions; all freight prepaid (W.N. 46–1930) |
| **W.N. 14–1943** | **5-tonne crane dismantled** — withdrawn from service (ref. G.C. 5–43–52,503) |
| **14 December 1943** | **Loop opened** — 1,492 feet (455m); Coramba–Glenreagh cancelled; Coramba–Nana Glen (Type B) and Nana Glen–Glenreagh (Type C, 1–8 key) created (W.N. 50–1943) |
| **1 January 1944** | **Full Booking Station** — goods and coaching; asterisk deleted; controlling station changed from Coramba to Nana Glen; Smith and Ellis updated (W.N. 51–1943) |
| **W.N. 24–1960** | Smith and Ellis Siding deleted (ref. A.1–57–52,257) |
| **30 June 1974** | **Station closed** — deleted from Alphabetical List and all publications (W.N. 29–1974; ref. B.2–74–71,071) |
| **29 November 1982** | **Motor-operated points and colour light signals** — existing **electrical** interlocking machine placed out of use; route control relay interlocking; ETS Coramba–Nana Glen and Nana Glen–Glenreagh retained; automatic exchangers remain; call indicators; diagram page 25 (W.N. 47 and 48–1982; S&C 126170) |
| **6 June 1983** | **CTC Coffs Harbour to Grafton City** — ETS sections cancelled; Broadmeadow CTC; local control panel retained at Nana Glen |
| **1983** | **Signal-box closed** |
| **2010** | **Loop closed** |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1922–1983.* 
*Note: The most significant finding is that Nana Glen already had an **electrical interlocking machine** before the 1982 CTC conversion — all other loops in the North Coast CTC series had mechanical interlocking machines placed out of use. This suggests Nana Glen received an earlier electrical interlocking upgrade at some point between the 1935 Coramba loop formalisation and 1982. The Nana Glen loop opened two days after Landrigans (14 December 1943 vs 16 December 1943) — the two wartime loops commissioned in the same week. The Loop type designations are reversed from the pattern at other wartime loops: Nana Glen–Glenreagh is Type C (1–8 key, 9–50 ordinary) while Coramba–Nana Glen is Type B (1–50 ordinary), reflecting the shorter Coramba–Nana Glen section requiring only ordinary staffs. Your notes give 454 metres for the loop; the WN gives 1,492 feet = 454.75 metres — an essentially perfect match.*