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| Country: Australia • Region: Southern Highlands (NSW) |  |
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In the face of local opposition, the famous railway engineer John Whitton refused to divert the Main Southern Line through North Yass, which would have added an additional 1.2 kilometres (3/4 mile) to its length. Continuing agitation by residents of Yass, eventually saw a light railway (a tramway) being constructed into Yass Town. This tramway was connected to the main line at Yass Junction. It opened in 1892. A goods yard and passenger station were promised in the town, and part of the line was constructed along Dutton St. within the town. Apart from the general freight traffic handled, passengers were conveyed to and from Yass Junction (to connect with the main line) in trains pulled by steam tank locomotives. The line gradually declined, and passenger services were withdrawn in 1958 followed by the withdrawal of all remaining regular services in 1988. The very last service on the line was actually a special passenger excursion by the Australian Railway Historical Society (ACT Division) in 1988, using the Society's steam engine 1210. Interestingly, passenger services used to pick up and set down passengers at intersections beside the line, in effect a local "tram" service being operated. The Yass Railway Museum is open daily from 1000 - 1600. Admission prices are as follows;
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| Contact Details | Lead Street Yass 2582 Phone: 61 2 6226 2169 Website: Click here |
