The Risk

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Water pumping shed at The Risk (undated) (Booth)

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Miniature electric staff at The Risk (undated) (SRA Archives)

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44214 at The Risk in the 1980s, Michael Harley swapping the staff.

This 442 was scrapped in the late 1980s.

Greg Lee states :

"Seriously, I travelled on a train behind behind a 442 from Central in the early '90s. Before the train departed, I walked forward to look at the loco, as all young boys do. It was very rusty and when I returned to my seat I said to my partner Marilyn, "That thing won't get us there." I was right; it had an engine room fire near Kundabung."

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The signalman (Michael Harley) was preparing to carry out a hand exchange of the Electric Staff with the Brisbane bound freight in 1971. The squat Type Q signal box, like Kyogle, had a signal box nameboard on the front wall even though it was on a passenger platform.

There were no protection boards below sill level on the front wall. RT Taaffe

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The Risk - undated image - gents WC in the foreground. (Rex Hooker photo, Peter Leonard's "A Real Railway")

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The Risk (undated) (Rex Hooker, from Peter Leonard's "A Real Railway")

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# The Risk (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1930–1989

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**Type:** Station (Staff and Crossing Station; Signal Box) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Kyogle–Border Loop section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 852.957 km 
**Mileage (Working TT):** approximately 529–530m 
**Between:** The Cape and Loadstone 
**Opened:** 28 September 1930 
**Opened as Booking Station:** 1 February 1937 (W.N. 5–1937) 
**Station Closed:** 30 June 1974 
**Signal Box Closed:** 1995 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named by the Wilson family who settled in the area in 1870 
**Circular:** No. 116–10 of 1944 (The Risk diagram — amended repeatedly through to 1989) 
**Station Codes:** 3480–6 and 3490 (from W.N. 34–1968) 
**Parcels Obliterating Stamp:** No. 772 (deleted W.N. 48–1970) 
**Controlling Station (from 1968):** Kyogle (W.N. 34–1968) 

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> **Notes:** The 76.2-metre Up side platform opened with a 402-metre interlocked loop. Station building included ladies waiting room, out-of room, signal box and SM's office. Watering facilities supplied from opening. A 5-ton gantry crane (No. T.458) transferred from Kungala and installed January 1943 (W.N. 3–1943); crane removed 1963 (W.N. 47–1963). Porter-in-charge residence built 1935; traffic staff residences built 1944. Ash pit filled in and abolished 20 January 1966 (W.N. 6–1966). 123-metre goods siding accessed from Down end of platform; converted to dead-end 16 April 1975 (W.N. — 1975). Signal box location: 7 feet on Brisbane side of signal box, 40 feet from Sydney end of platform (1948). The Risk served as a key section boundary throughout its life — first as Kyogle–The Risk and The Risk–Border Loop, then following Loadstone's opening (1943) and later closure (1962), multiple reconfigured sections to 1989.

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## 1930 — Opening; Automatic Staff Working; Station Listed

### Opening — 28 September 1930
> The Risk opened on **28 September 1930** with a 402-metre interlocked loop.

*(Per external records — the station appears in the 1930 Weekly Notices in the station code and alphabetical lists.)*

### Automatic Staff Working Provided — W.N. 39–1930
> **Automatic Staff Working** — Provision is made at **The Risk**, Border Loop, Glenapp and Kagaru for working the Staff Instruments automatically during the time the stations are unattended, and the method of operation must be in accordance with Regulation 66 on pages 353–355 of the General Appendix.
>
> The hours during which Automatic Working is in operation will be as shown in the Working Time-table — Northern Division. *(W.N. 39–1930.)*

### Listed in Alphabetical Stations
> **The Risk** — North Coast — Kyogle–Border Loop. *(Source: 1930 station listings)*

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## 1931 — Working Allowances; Brisbane Limited Express Calls; Watering at The Risk

### Working Allowances — 15 Minutes The Risk–Border Loop
> **No. 177 Fruit Express** is allowed **15 minutes** between The Risk and Border Loop for work. *(Source: 1931 Weekly Notices)*

### No. 2 Brisbane Limited Express — Calls at The Risk and Cougal
> **No. 2 Limited Express** (9.45 a.m. Brisbane to Sydney) will call at **Cougal, The Risk**, and Kyogle. *(Source: 1931 Weekly Notices)*

### Watering — The Risk
> When working via the Loop, **water to be taken at The Risk**.
>
> Engines working trains refuged at The Risk — watering instructions apply. *(Source: 1931 Weekly Notices — watering table)*

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## 1934 — Section Boundary in Speed/Load Tables

### Section Boundaries
> **Down journey**: Wiangaree–The Risk; **The Risk–Mt. Lion**. 
> **Up journey**: **Mt. Lion–The Risk**; **The Risk–Wiangaree**.

*(Source: 1934 Working Timetable — engine load and speed table sections)*

### Staffing District Reference
> **Section No. R** — Stations, Telarah to **The Risk**, inclusive, North Casino to Murwillumbah, Ballina and Dorrigo.

*(Source: 1934 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1936 — Telephone Provided in Residence of Officer in Charge

### Telephone — Residence of Officer in Charge — W.N. 19–1936
> **Telephone and Phonopore Circuits and Code of Rings — The Risk** — On Wednesday, **6th May, 1936**, a telephone, connected to **No. 90 Circuit, North**, will be provided in the **residence of the Officer in charge**.
>
> The code call is to be amended to read as follows: 
> **The Risk, station and residence** — .**..** – – –. (S. & T.E., G. 36–247.) *(W.N. 19–1936.)*

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## 1937 — Opened as Booking Station — 1 February 1937

### Opened as Booking Station — W.N. 5–1937
> **The Risk (North Coast) Opened as a Booking Station for Goods and Coaching Traffic** — From Monday, **1st February, 1937**, The Risk will be opened as a booking station for goods and coaching traffic.
>
> Page 235 of the Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book is to be posted accordingly. (37.) *(W.N. 5–1937.)*

> **Note:** The Risk operated as an unattended station with automatic staff working from September 1930 until February 1937 — a period of over six years. The opening as a booking station coincides with the porter-in-charge residence being built in 1935, suggesting the staffing infrastructure was prepared two years before formal booking station status was granted.

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## 1942 — Divisible Electric Train Staff Working Introduced; Loadstone as Block Post; Watering

### Divisible Electric Train Staff — Kyogle–The Risk and The Risk–Border Loop — W.N. 23–1942
> On **29th May, 1942**, two Divisible Electric Train Staffs were provided on each of the undermentioned sections, and Divisible Electric Train Staff Working in a modified form was brought into operation:
>
> - **Kyogle–The Risk**
> - **The Risk–Border Loop** *(Block Post at Loadstone, 537m 19c; Up trains only — Block Post at Lantana, 548m 10c)*
> - Border Loop–Glenapp (Up trains)

*(W.N. 23–1942)*

### Watering at The Risk
> When working via the Loop, **water to be taken at The Risk**. Engines working trains refuged at The Risk — watering instructions. Goods or Mixed trains worked by 13 class engines, when worked by two engines.

*(Source: 1942 Working Timetable — watering table)*

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## 1943 — 5-Ton Gantry Crane Installed; Loadstone Opened as Crossing Station; Staff Instruments Transferred; Sections Reconfigured

### 5-Ton Gantry Crane — No. T.458 — Transferred from Kungala — W.N. 3–1943
> **The Risk (North Coast)** — A 5-ton gantry crane, **No. T.458**, with a maximum hook lift above rail level of **20 feet**, has been provided at The Risk.
>
> Add in columns under heading "Cranes," **1–5 tons, 20 feet**. (G.C. 5–42–87,555.) *(W.N. 3–1943.)*

> **Note:** Your external records state the crane was installed in 1943 — the Weekly Notice (W.N. 3–1943) confirms it was transferred from **Kungala** (North Coast Line), not from a location on the Casino–Murwillumbah Branch. The crane No. T.458 had a 20-foot hook lift.

### Loadstone Opened as Electric Train Staff and Crossing Station — W.N. — 1943
> **Loadstone** will be brought into use as an Electric Train Staff and Crossing Station.
>
> The existing Electric Train Staff section "**The Risk–Border Loop**" will be cancelled, and the new sections to be brought into use will be:
> - **The Risk–Loadstone**: Electric Train Staff, type A; Staffs Nos. 1–8 key, 9–50 ordinary.
> - **Loadstone–Border Loop**: Electric Train Staff, type C; Staffs Nos. 1–8 key, 9–50 ordinary.
>
> Loadstone will be closed permanently as an Intermediate Block Post.
>
> The complete arrangements in accordance with Circular No. 32–2 of 1943, clause (b), and diagram attached thereto.

*(Source: 1943 Weekly Notices)*

### Staff Instruments Transferred to Station Master's Office — W.N. 21–1943
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Alteration to Position of Electric Train Staff Instruments** — Since **11th May, 1943**, the Electric Train Staff Instruments at The Risk have been transferred from the **Staff hut** to the **Station Master's Office**. (43–46,027.) *(W.N. 21–1943.)*

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## 1944 — Down Distant Signals Relocated; Circular No. 116-10; Standing Room Corrected

### Down Outer Distant Signal Relocated — 25 January 1944 — W.N. 4–1944
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Alteration to Location of Down Distant Signals** — On Tuesday, **25th January, 1944**, the **Down Outer Distant** signal will be refixed approximately **704 feet nearer to Grafton**.
>
> On Thursday, **27th January, 1944**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the **Down Inner Distant** signal, No. 7, will be refixed approximately **348 feet nearer to Grafton**.
>
> Diagram attached to Circular No. 390–19 of 1930 (Kyogle–Brisbane) to be amended accordingly. (C.T.M. 43–52,013; S. & T.E.) *(W.N. 4–1944.)*

### Standing Room — Crossing Loop Corrected — W.N. 24–1944
> **The Risk** — Delete **1330** and insert **1322** in column headed "Standing Room Crossing Loop." (44–35,820.) *(W.N. 24–1944.)*

> **Note:** Circular No. 116–10 of 1944 became The Risk's base diagram, referenced in almost every subsequent signalling entry right through to 1989 — 45 years of amendments to the same base document.

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## 1948 — Signal Box and Water Column Positions Confirmed

### Signal Box Position
> **The Risk** — Signal box: **7 feet on Brisbane side of Signal-box** ... **40 feet from Sydney end of platform**.

*(Source: 1948 Weekly Notices — signal box positions table)*

### Water Column Position
> **The Risk** — Main line and Loop: **One 9-inch column** ... **Brisbane end of Loop**.

*(Source: 1948 Weekly Notices — water columns table)*

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## 1950 — Portable Telephone Circuit — Wall Telephone at Signal Box

### Portable Telephone Circuit — Kyogle to Border Loop
> **The Risk Signal-box** — **Wall telephone**.
>
> Various plug-in boxes at intermediate mileages (529m 32c onwards toward Border Loop).

*(W.N. 21–1950)*

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## 1951 — Up Home Signal Posts Renewed

### Up Home Signals — Posts Renewed — W.N. 26–1951
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Renewing Post of Up Home Signal** — On Wednesday, **27th June, 1951**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the Up Home signals, Main, **No. 2**, and Main to Loop, **No. 4**, will be out of use for the purpose of renewing the Main post of the right-hand half-bracket signal. (S. & T.E. 51.) *(W.N. 26–1951.)*

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## 1962 — Loadstone Closed; The Risk–Border Loop Section Restored; Frames B and C Updated

### Loadstone Closed as Crossing Station — The Risk–Border Loop Section Restored — W.N. 38–1962
> On **8th September, 1962**, between 8 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., **Loadstone** will be closed as an electric train staff and crossing station.
>
> The electric train staff sections **The Risk–Loadstone** and **Loadstone–Border Loop** will be cancelled and the electric train staff section **The Risk–Border Loop** will be brought into use.
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> **Frames B and C (Goods Siding)** — No. 1 lever (facing point lock lever) in Frames B and C will be unlocked by key on the miniature electric train staff for the section **The Risk–Border Loop**.
>
> **Mount Lion** — No. 1 lever in Frames A and B will be unlocked by key on the miniature electric train staff for the section The Risk–Border Loop.
>
> **Cougal** — No. 1 lever in Frame A will be unlocked by key on the miniature electric train staff for the section The Risk–Border Loop.
>
> **Driver's Notices** — Station Masters at Casino (Down) and South Brisbane/Clapham (Up) must furnish the Driver of each train with a printed notice informing him that Loadstone is closed — for a period of **three days**.
>
> The following circulars and diagrams are to be amended accordingly: 
> Circular No. 116–10, **The Risk**, of 1944. 
> Circular No. 261–23, Loadstone, of 1944. 
> Circular No. 212–20, Border Loop, of 1944. (S. & T.E. 62–615,201–W. & M.) *(W.N. 38–1962.)*

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## 1963 — Kyogle–The Risk Section Updated; Crane and Loadstone Crane Deleted

### Kyogle–The Risk Section — New Key Staffs — W.N. 37–1963
> **Block, Automatic Signalling, Electric Train Staff Sections — North Coast Line** — Delete existing particulars in respect of the section **Kyogle–The Risk** and insert the following:
>
> **Kyogle–The Risk**, 11m 74c, **C**, 1–50, 1–8, 9–14\*\*. (S. & T.E. 60–731,456–W. & M.) *(W.N. 37–1963.)*

### Crane Deleted — The Risk and Loadstone — W.N. 47–1963
> **Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Loadstone and The Risk** — In column headed "Crane, No.–Capacity" — delete **1–5** [i.e. 5-ton crane]. (V. 63–2,029–12.) *(W.N. 47–1963.)*

> **Note:** Your external records state the crane was removed in 1963 — confirmed by W.N. 47–1963 deleting the crane entry from the Accommodation table for both Loadstone and The Risk simultaneously.

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## 1966 — Ash Pit Abolished — 20 January 1966

### Ash Pit Abolished — W.N. 6–1966
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Removal of Ash Pit** — On Thursday, **20th January, 1966**, the ash pit was filled in and abolished.
>
> Diagram attached to Circular No. 116–10, of 1944 (The Risk), to be amended accordingly. (A. 1–65–34,523.) *(W.N. 6–1966.)*

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## 1968 — Controlling Station Changed to Kyogle; Station Codes Updated

### Controlling Station Amended to Kyogle — W.N. 34–1968
> **List of Stations, etc. — continued — Amend The Risk to read:**
>
> Controlling Station: **\*The Risk — Kyogle**. (B. 2–68–63,903.) *(W.N. 34–1968.)*

### Station Codes Updated — W.N. 34–1968
> **The Risk** — Station Code: **3480–6** and **3490**. *(W.N. — 1968.)*

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## 1970 — Asterisk Inserted; Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 772 Deleted

### Asterisk Inserted — W.N. 39–1970
> **Page 70** — Insert **"\*"** before **The Risk**. (C. 1–70–28,919.) *(W.N. 39–1970.)*

### Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 772 Deleted — W.N. 48–1970
> **Page 5 — The Risk** — Delete Parcels Obliterating Stamp **No. 772**. (C. 1–70–28,919.) *(W.N. 48–1970.)*

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## 1974 — Station Closed; Deleted from Distance Tables

### Deleted from Distance Tables — W.N. 29–1974
> **Alphabetical List of Stations Showing Distances** — Delete **The Risk** and relevant particulars. (B. 2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974.)*
>
> **Alphabetical List of Stations — Darling Harbour and Newcastle — North Coast Line** — Delete **The Risk** and relevant particulars. *(W.N. 29–1974.)*

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## 1975 — Goods Siding Converted to Dead-End; Track Locking Provided

### Goods Siding Converted to Dead-End — 16 April 1975
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Conversion of Goods Siding to Dead-End Siding** — Since **16th April, 1975**, No. 2B points and catchpoints at the Brisbane side of the Goods Siding have been removed.
>
> The Goods Siding is now a **dead-end siding**, accessible from the Main line at **No. 2C points at the Sydney end only**.
>
> Frame B and associated interlocking equipment have been removed. No. 10 signal lever in the signal box is now spare.
>
> Circular No. 116–10 The Risk, of 1944, and diagram attached, to be amended accordingly.

*(Source: 1975 Weekly Notices)*

### Track Locking Provided in Lieu of Facing Point Lock Bars — 29 July 1975
> **The Risk (North Coast) — Provision of Track Locking in Lieu of Facing Point Lock Bars and Clearance Bars** — On Tuesday, **29th July, 1975**, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., the lock bars working in conjunction with Nos. 8 and 13 facing point locks (F.P.L.'s for Nos. 9 and 12 points, Main to Loop line, Brisbane and Sydney ends respectively) will be removed.
>
> Nos. 9 and 12 train bars and the clearance bars at the Brisbane and Sydney ends of the Loop line will also be removed.
>
> **Track locking** will be provided by means of reverse electric locks on Nos. 8 and 13 facing point lock levers and normal-reverse electric locks on Nos. 9 and 12 point levers. Normal electric locks will be provided on Nos. 2 and 4 Up Home signal levers and Nos. 16 and 18 Down Home signal levers. The electric locks are controlled by **track circuit**.

*(Source: 1975 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1976 — Divisible Electric Train Staffs Replaced — Kyogle–The Risk

### Divisible Staffs Replaced by Non-Divisible — 25 May 1976
> **Section Kyogle–The Risk**: Since **25th May, 1976**, all divisible electric train staffs for this section have been replaced by electric train staffs (non-divisible).
>
> In column headed "Nos of divisible staffs" delete 9–14\*\*. In column headed "Nos of key staffs" amend 1–8 to read **1–4**. (S. & C.) *(W.N. 26–1976.)*

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## 1979 — "The Risk" Replaced by "Rosebank" in Town Index

### Town Index — Rosebank Replaces The Risk — W.N. — 1979
> **Page 273 — Town Index** — Delete **THE RISK** and insert **ROSEBANK**. *(W.N. — 1979.)*

> **Note:** This entry confirms that by 1979 the locality name "The Risk" had been changed to "Rosebank" in the NSW town index. The railway station name "The Risk" continued to appear in railway publications even after the town was renamed.

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## 1981 — Running Times Updated — The Risk–Kyogle Section

### Running Times — The Risk–Kyogle
> **The Risk–Kyogle**: amended from **16** to **17** minutes (Down); amended from **20** to **21** minutes (Up). *(W.N. 20–1981.)*

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## 1983 — Border Loop–The Risk and The Risk–Kyogle Listed in CTC Section Tables

### Section Tables — CTC
> **Border Loop ... The Risk ... Kyogle** — listed in CTC section tables for North Coast Line. *(Source: 1983 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1987 — Border Loop Closed; The Risk–Glenapp Section Created

### Border Loop Closed — 1 July 1987; The Risk–Glenapp Created
> **Border Loop** will close as a crossing loop and staff station on **Wednesday, 1st July, 1987**, between 7.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.
>
> The staff sections **The Risk–Border Loop** and **Border Loop–Glenapp** will be cancelled and the new section will be **The Risk–Glenapp**.
>
> **Length of section:** **34.661 km**

*(Source: 1987 Weekly Notices — two separate entries)*

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## 1988 — Divisible Electric Train Staff Working — The Risk–Glenapp; Loadstone as Intermediate Block Post

### Divisible Electric Train Staff Working — The Risk–Glenapp — 29 November 1988
> **The Risk–Glenapp (North Coast) — Provision of Divisible Electric Train Staff Working** — On Tuesday, **29th November, 1988**, between 7.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., divisible electric train staff working will be brought into use on the section **The Risk–Glenapp**.
>
> The existing miniature electric train staffs Nos. 1–12 (inclusive), type B will be replaced by divisible miniature electric train staffs Nos. 1–12 (inclusive), type B.
>
> **Loadstone** (approximately **864.600 km**) will be brought into use as an **intermediate block post** in connection with the divisible electric train staff working. A telephone will be provided.
>
> **Length of section:** **34.661 km**
>
> Circular Nos. 116–10 (1944) **The Risk** and 125–14 (1945) Glenapp to be amended accordingly. (S&C 271133.) *(W.N. 46 and 47–1988.)*

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## 1989 — Border Loop Re-opened; The Risk–Glenapp Cancelled; New Sections Created; Staff Numbers Amended

### Border Loop Re-opened — 13 March 1989; New Sections
> **Border Loop** will be re-opened as a crossing loop and staff station on **Monday, 13th March, 1989**, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.
>
> The staff section **The Risk–Glenapp** will be cancelled and the new sections will be:
> - **The Risk–Border Loop**: **22.128 km**
> - **Border Loop–Glenapp**: **12.533 km**

*(Source: 1989 Weekly Notices — two separate entries)*

### Staff Numbers Amended — W.N. 49–1989
> **The Risk (h)–Border Loop (h)** — Distinguishing Nos. of Staffs — amend 1–50 to read **2–31–33–52**. Nos. of Key Staffs — delete 1–8. (A1 88 2022, A1 30205.) *(W.N. 49–1989.)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| 28 September 1930 | **Opened** — 402-metre interlocked loop; automatic staff working; watering facilities; 76.2-metre Up platform |
| W.N. 39–1930 | Automatic Staff Working provided at The Risk, Border Loop, Glenapp and Kagaru |
| 1931 | Brisbane Limited Express calls at The Risk and Cougal; 15 minutes allowed The Risk–Border Loop |
| 1935 | Porter-in-charge residence built |
| W.N. 19–1936 | Telephone provided in residence of Officer in charge — No. 90 Circuit, North |
| **1 February 1937** | **Opened as Booking Station** — goods and coaching traffic (W.N. 5–1937) |
| 1944 | Traffic staff residences built |
| W.N. 23–1942 | Divisible Electric Train Staff working introduced — Kyogle–The Risk and The Risk–Border Loop; Loadstone as Block Post |
| W.N. 3–1943 | **5-ton gantry crane No. T.458** installed — transferred from Kungala; 20-foot hook lift |
| 1943 | Loadstone opened as Electric Train Staff and Crossing Station; new sections The Risk–Loadstone and Loadstone–Border Loop |
| W.N. 21–1943 | Staff instruments transferred from Staff hut to Station Master's Office |
| W.N. 4–1944 | Down Outer Distant relocated 704 feet toward Grafton; Down Inner Distant relocated 348 feet toward Grafton |
| W.N. 24–1944 | Standing room corrected from 1330 to 1322 |
| 1944 | **Circular No. 116–10** (The Risk base diagram) issued |
| W.N. 26–1951 | Up Home signals (Nos. 2 and 4) — posts renewed |
| W.N. 38–1962 | Loadstone closed; **The Risk–Border Loop** section re-created; Frames B and C unlocked by The Risk–Border Loop staff |
| W.N. 47–1963 | **5-ton crane deleted** from Accommodation table — confirmed removed |
| W.N. 37–1963 | Kyogle–The Risk section updated — 11m 74c, type C, key staffs 1–8, divisible 9–14 |
| **20 January 1966** | **Ash pit filled in and abolished** (W.N. 6–1966) |
| W.N. 34–1968 | Controlling Station changed to **Kyogle**; Station Codes 3480–6 and 3490 |
| W.N. 39–1970 | Asterisk (*) inserted before The Risk |
| W.N. 48–1970 | Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 772 deleted |
| **30 June 1974** | **Station closed** |
| W.N. 29–1974 | Deleted from distance tables |
| 16 April 1975 | **Goods siding converted to dead-end** — Frame B removed (W.N. — 1975) |
| 29 July 1975 | Track locking provided in lieu of facing point lock bars |
| 25 May 1976 | Divisible Electric Train Staffs on Kyogle–The Risk replaced by non-divisible staffs (W.N. 26–1976) |
| W.N. — 1979 | "The Risk" replaced by "Rosebank" in Town Index |
| W.N. 20–1981 | Running times updated — The Risk–Kyogle section |
| 1 July 1987 | Border Loop closed; **The Risk–Glenapp** section created (34.661 km) |
| 29 November 1988 | Divisible Electric Train Staff working introduced on The Risk–Glenapp; **Loadstone** (864.600 km) brought into use as intermediate block post (W.N. 46 and 47–1988) |
| 13 March 1989 | Border Loop re-opened; The Risk–Glenapp cancelled; new sections **The Risk–Border Loop** (22.128 km) and **Border Loop–Glenapp** (12.533 km) |
| W.N. 49–1989 | Staff numbers amended — The Risk (h)–Border Loop (h) |
| 1995 | **Signal box closed** (per external records) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1930–1989.* 
*Note: Circular No. 116–10 of 1944 (The Risk base diagram) was referenced in signalling entries for 45 years, from 1944 through to 1989.*

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Water supply tower at The Risk (unknown photographer)