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The township of '''Carrieton''' is 2 miles to the East of the station. The cottages built at both ends of the yard were to accommodate the line maintenance crews and their families.<br> | The township of '''Carrieton''' is 2 miles to the East of the station. The cottages built at both ends of the yard were to accommodate the line maintenance crews and their families.<br> | ||
| − | Some of the station buildings on the line, such as here at '''Carrieton''', were built in a far "grander style" than was needed as it was hoped that the line would attract many settlers and industries to the region. This hope was never fulfilled.<br> | + | Some of the station buildings on the line, such as here at '''Carrieton''', were built in a far "grander style" than was needed as it was hoped that the line would attract many settlers and industries to the region. This hope was never fulfilled. Passenger services ceased in 1969 when the '''Port Pirie''' to '''Broken Hill''' line was converted to standard gauge (4ft8.5in - 1435mm).<br> |
The line from '''Eurelia''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987 and most of the track was removed in 2008. The station building at '''Carrieton''' is now a private residence. | The line from '''Eurelia''' to '''Quorn''' was closed in 1987 and most of the track was removed in 2008. The station building at '''Carrieton''' is now a private residence. | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 24 July 2022
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