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06/12/2023
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The trailable facing points concept was unique to Queensland as a solution to the time consuming operation of staff stations where two or more trains met and crossed or passed, particularly unattended working where the crews of the trains performed this process themselves. As the name implies, a turnout was able to be
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06/12/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
(11.5 km from Wulkuraka) The station was reportedly named by Mr. Francis Curnow (1840-1901), a former Queensland Railway Commissioner. The name came from Mr. Curnow’s birthplace at St Ives in Cornwall, England. The primary purpose of the station was to transport cattle. Timeline 1884-87
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06/12/2023
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See & Do
A self-guided cycling tour on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail gives you the freedom to travel to your own schedule, knowing the logistics have been organised for you. For a set fee of $150 for up to 4 people, we use our local knowledge to take care of all the logistics for you. (There may …
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27/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
(52.8 km from Wulkuraka)The name is derived from an aboriginal language meaning stop or pause. The station is in an isolated location. The primary purpose of the station was to provide a siding where two trans could pass each other. Credit notes to Mark Linnett ( Rail Trails Australia) Mike Quirk and John Kerr ,
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27/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
(18.4 km from Wulkuraka) Named after the view of ferns in the local area. The primary purpose of the station was to transport timber, cream and milk. Timeline Other Interesting glimpses of history H.H. Herman and other residents of Glamorgan Vale (and Pine Mt) and Fairneyview had asked for closets for women esp. at
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18/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
(57.07 km from Wulkuraka) Named after the mountain to the south west. This station opened in 1886 know as BUARABA, but soon changed to Mount Hallonon the 1st December 1886 and changed in 1941 to Mount Hallen. The primary purpose of the station was to transport passengers, milk, cream and cattle. Timeline 1886 –
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10/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
CLARENDON (37.7 km from Wulkuraka) Named after the adjacent lake. Clarendon station as briefly known as Tarampa when it opened in 1886, but the name was changed to Clarendon, after nearby Lake Clarendon, on 1St December 1886. It had a shelter shed and short loop siding that is used to hold wagons placed there to
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01/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
Wanora (15.2 km from Wulkuraka). This station was first opened in 1884 as a siding named Glamorgan. In 1888 it was shown as being a gate with a siding and timber stage. The name was changed to Waoon in 1897 possibly to avoid confusion with Glamorgan Vale which was some distance away. This new name …
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01/11/2023
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BVRT Small Stations History Project
VERNOR (27.8 km from Wulkuraka) Named after Captain Robert Verner, a former British Army officer, who took up a land selection in the district. This stopping place was opened with the line in 1884 and was called Verner’s. The name was changed to Vernor on 18th January 1889. The primary purpose of the station was
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20/09/2023
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Fernvale, Food & Drink
Welcome to the Tree Change Café, a place to quench your thirst, your hunger or just take a break from the daily grind. Whether you’re riding in on two wheels, hiking the trails, there is always the perfect spot to rest your travelling legs at The Tree Change Cafe. Come in for Breakfast, Lunch or …
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