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The line to [[Northam, Western Australia|Northam]] opened on 13 October 1886 at the end of a 15 kilometre branch line from [[Spencers Brook]] on the [[Eastern Railway (Western Australia)|Eastern Railway]]. When the Eastern Railway was extended to [[Southern Cross railway station, Western Australia|Southern Cross]] on 1 July 1894, it was done so via Northam.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Newland|first1=Andrew|last2=Quinlan|first2=Howard|title=Australian Railway Routes 1854 - 2000|date=2000|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|location=Redfern|isbn=0-909650-49-7|page=67}}</ref><ref name=NorthamHeritageForum>[http://northamheritageforum.org.au/The%20Old%20Northam%20Railway%20Station.pdf Welcome to the Old Railway Station Museum] Norham Heritage Forum</ref>
The line to [[Northam, Western Australia|Northam]] opened on 13 October 1886 at the end of a 15 kilometre branch line from [[Spencers Brook]] on the [[Eastern Railway (Western Australia)|Eastern Railway]]. When the Eastern Railway was extended to [[Southern Cross railway station, Western Australia|Southern Cross]] on 1 July 1894, it was done so via Northam.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Newland|first1=Andrew|last2=Quinlan|first2=Howard|title=Australian Railway Routes 1854 - 2000|date=2000|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|location=Redfern|isbn=0-909650-49-7|page=67}}</ref><ref name=NorthamHeritageForum>[http://northamheritageforum.org.au/The%20Old%20Northam%20Railway%20Station.pdf Welcome to the Old Railway Station Museum] Norham Heritage Forum</ref>


Northam became an important [[junction station]] with a large yard and lines radiating out to [[Goomalling]], [[Mullewa]], [[Mukinbudin]] and [[Wyalkatchem]]. In 1900, a new station opened on the south-west side of the town.<ref>[http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/23833714 The Northam District] ''[[The West Australian]]'' 20 April 1900 page 2</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060911065322/http://avonvalleyadvocate.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&category=general%20news&story_id=385299&y=2005&m=4 Breath of life for old railway station] ''Avon Valley Advocate'' 11 September 2006</ref>
Northam became an important [[junction station]] with a large yard, signalbox and locomotive depot to serve lines radiating out to [[Goomalling]], [[Mullewa]], [[Mukinbudin]] and [[Wyalkatchem]].<ref name=RailwayDigestSep00>"Northam - a Westrail hotspot" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' September 2000 pages 28-29</ref> In 1900, a new station opened on the south-west side of the town.<ref>[http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/23833714 The Northam District] ''[[The West Australian]]'' 20 April 1900 page 2</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060911065322/http://avonvalleyadvocate.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&category=general%20news&story_id=385299&y=2005&m=4 Breath of life for old railway station] ''Avon Valley Advocate'' 11 September 2006</ref>


As part of the construction of a new [[dual gauge]] [[Eastern Railway (Western Australia)|Eastern Railway]] from [[Midland railway station, Perth|Midland]] via the [[Avon River (Western Australia)|Avon Valley]], a new station was opened on the eastern side of the town on 7 October 1966 by the Minister for Railways [[Charles Court]]. The original station closed on 12 February 1966 and has been converted to a museum.<ref name=NorthamHeritageForum/><ref>[http://www.about-australia.com/attractions/old-railway-station-museum/ Old Railway Station Museum] About Australia</ref><ref>[http://www.avonadvocate.com.au/story/1514517/old-northam-railway-station-improvements-on-show/ Old Northam Railway Station improvements on show] ''Avon Valley Advocate'' 21 May 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.northam.wa.gov.au/Assets/Documents/Content/planning/MUNICIPAL-HERITAGE-INVENTORY-21092012.pdf Municipal Heritage Inventory] Shire of Northam 21 September 2012 page 47</ref> Part of the original line along Fitzgerald Street was retained to allow access to the steam locomotive depot and oil and flour mill sidings. It was later removed.
As part of the construction of a new [[dual gauge]] [[Eastern Railway (Western Australia)|Eastern Railway]] from [[Midland railway station, Perth|Midland]] via the [[Avon River (Western Australia)|Avon Valley]], a new station was opened on the eastern side of the town on 7 October 1966 by the Minister for Railways [[Charles Court]]. The original station closed on 12 February 1966 and has been converted to a museum.<ref name=NorthamHeritageForum/><ref>[http://www.about-australia.com/attractions/old-railway-station-museum/ Old Railway Station Museum] About Australia</ref><ref>[http://www.avonadvocate.com.au/story/1514517/old-northam-railway-station-improvements-on-show/ Old Northam Railway Station improvements on show] ''Avon Valley Advocate'' 21 May 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.northam.wa.gov.au/Assets/Documents/Content/planning/MUNICIPAL-HERITAGE-INVENTORY-21092012.pdf Municipal Heritage Inventory] Shire of Northam 21 September 2012 page 47</ref> Part of the original line along Fitzgerald Street was retained to allow access to the steam locomotive depot and oil and flour mill sidings. It was later removed.<ref name=RailwayDigestSep00/>


Today, the dual gauge Eastern Railway terminates at Northam and becomes the standard gauge [[Eastern Goldfields Railway]]. Narrow gauge lines branch off east of the town north to [[Goomalling]] and south to [[York railway station, Western Australia|York]] and [[Albany, Western Australia|Albany]] via the [[Great Southern Railway (Western Australia)|Great Southern Railway]]. To the west of the town lies [[Avon Yard]].<ref>[http://www.brookfieldrail.com/assets/br_files/Communications%20Material/2013%20Brookfield%20Rail%20Network%20Map.pdf Brookfield Rail Network Map] Brookfield Rail</ref>
Today, the dual gauge Eastern Railway terminates at Northam and becomes the standard gauge [[Eastern Goldfields Railway]]. Narrow gauge lines branch off east of the town north to [[Goomalling]] and south to [[York railway station, Western Australia|York]] and [[Albany, Western Australia|Albany]] via the [[Great Southern Railway (Western Australia)|Great Southern Railway]]. To the west of the town lies [[Avon Yard]].<ref>[http://www.brookfieldrail.com/assets/br_files/Communications%20Material/2013%20Brookfield%20Rail%20Network%20Map.pdf Brookfield Rail Network Map] Brookfield Rail</ref>

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Northam
AvonLink at Northam in October 2005
General information
LocationWellington Street, Northam
Coordinates31°38′58″S 116°40′31″E / 31.64938°S 116.67527°E / -31.64938; 116.67527
Owned byTranswa
Operated byTranswa
Line(s)Eastern
Distance120.50 kilometres from Perth
Platforms1
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
History
Opened1900 (original)
Closed12 February 1966 (original)
Rebuilt7 October 1966 (current)
Services
Preceding station   Transwa Trains network   Following station
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East Perth - Merredin
Template:Transwa lines
Midland - Northam
Terminus
Template:Transwa lines
Preceding station   Great Southern Rail   Following station
Template:GSR lines

Northam railway station is located on the Eastern Railway in Western Australia. It serves the town of Northam.

History

The line to Northam opened on 13 October 1886 at the end of a 15 kilometre branch line from Spencers Brook on the Eastern Railway. When the Eastern Railway was extended to Southern Cross on 1 July 1894, it was done so via Northam.[1][2]

Northam became an important junction station with a large yard, signalbox and locomotive depot to serve lines radiating out to Goomalling, Mullewa, Mukinbudin and Wyalkatchem.[3] In 1900, a new station opened on the south-west side of the town.[4][5]

As part of the construction of a new dual gauge Eastern Railway from Midland via the Avon Valley, a new station was opened on the eastern side of the town on 7 October 1966 by the Minister for Railways Charles Court. The original station closed on 12 February 1966 and has been converted to a museum.[2][6][7][8] Part of the original line along Fitzgerald Street was retained to allow access to the steam locomotive depot and oil and flour mill sidings. It was later removed.[3]

Today, the dual gauge Eastern Railway terminates at Northam and becomes the standard gauge Eastern Goldfields Railway. Narrow gauge lines branch off east of the town north to Goomalling and south to York and Albany via the Great Southern Railway. To the west of the town lies Avon Yard.[9]

Services

Northam is the terminus for Transwa's AvonLink service from Perth. It is also served by Transwa's Prospector service to Kalgoorlie and Great Southern Rail's Indian Pacific to Sydney.[10]

References

  1. ^ Newland, Andrew; Quinlan, Howard (2000). Australian Railway Routes 1854 - 2000. Redfern: Australian Railway Historical Society. p. 67. ISBN 0-909650-49-7.
  2. ^ a b Welcome to the Old Railway Station Museum Norham Heritage Forum
  3. ^ a b "Northam - a Westrail hotspot" Railway Digest September 2000 pages 28-29
  4. ^ The Northam District The West Australian 20 April 1900 page 2
  5. ^ Breath of life for old railway station Avon Valley Advocate 11 September 2006
  6. ^ Old Railway Station Museum About Australia
  7. ^ Old Northam Railway Station improvements on show Avon Valley Advocate 21 May 2013
  8. ^ Municipal Heritage Inventory Shire of Northam 21 September 2012 page 47
  9. ^ Brookfield Rail Network Map Brookfield Rail
  10. ^ Timetables Transwa
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