79-586: The Indian Pacific is a weekly experiential tourism -oriented passenger train service that runs in Australia 's east–west rail corridor between Sydney , on the shore of the Pacific Ocean , and Perth , on the shore of the Indian Ocean – thus, like its counterpart in the north–south corridor , The Ghan , one of the few truly transcontinental trains in the world. It first ran in 1970 after
158-416: A dry stone wall of roughly shaped sandstone blocks set near to the top of the southern embankment, extending from the overhead footbridge for approximately 20 metres (66 ft) with a height ranging form 0.5–2 metres (1 ft 8 in – 6 ft 7 in) to the concrete ramp. Proximity to the ramp indicates the wall is an integral element of the original station construction. A "path" or bed for
237-432: A hipped corrugated metal roof. The goods lift is not in operation, and it is not clear if the original lift survives. However; the existence of a few safety signs indicates possible uses for maintenance or similar activities. The timber tower extends down onto the platform with a timber panelled out-of- shed building on the platform. The southern leg of the steel trestles sits within the out-of-shed. Internal: Access only
316-648: A fourth, these later two being extensions of existing Trans-Australian services. In October 1976, a motorail service was introduced between Port Pirie and Perth. Originally vehicles were loaded in Perth at the Kewdale Freight Terminal before a car loading ramp was built at East Perth station. The service was suspended from 2 December 1982 to 25 April 1983 due to an industrial dispute over staffing levels in South Australia. When it resumed,
395-542: A gabled corrugated metal roof with a small series of skylights. The remainder of the footbridge is covered with the same roof with no skylights and features steel pipe-rail balustrades with glazed enclosures. It is linked to the platform by the tube-like ramp and the stairs. A lift tower is located at the ramp entrance of the footbridge. The footbridge, overhead booking office and Station Master's office are typical of modern structures with simple detailing and no architectural merit. Excluded from listing. This former platform
474-620: A high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. The Lithgow Railway Station Group is of aesthetic significance as it comprises a number of buildings that are individually good examples of their type. The station building is a good example of the standard island-building style with a sympathetic addition to one end and features typical characteristics elements of the Federation design railway building. The weatherboard overhead booking and parcels office building and
553-403: A locked room, SM's office, waiting room, ladies toilets, staff meal room and gent's toilets. Apart from the toilets and the waiting room the rest of the rooms are kept locked. The interiors have been refurbished with only plasterboard ceiling panelling, simple moulded cornices and high wall vents appear to remain from the original phase. The floors are tiled. External: The former booking office
632-512: A motive power shortage, Australian National locomotives hauled the service in Western Australia from October 1973 until March 1977. From January 1994, the service was operated throughout by Australian National CL class locomotives. Since November 1997, it has been hauled by Pacific National NR class locomotives. Seven NR class, (NR18, NR25-NR29, NR86) have been repainted in differing Indian Pacific liveries. The lead locomotive
711-437: A new passenger station to replace Eskbank Station, which remains but is unused. Like most stations between Emu Plains and Lithgow, Lithgow received a standard Federation style set of two platform structures, a main face brick building and a detached brick "out-of" shed. There was also a footwarmer shed on the western end of the platform. The new station site featured two new buildings, both opened on 9 March 1925. The first
790-427: A number of buildings that are individually good examples of their type. The platform building is a good example of a standard island-building demonstrating the typical characteristics of Federation railway architecture used throughout NSW. The weatherboard overhead booking and parcels office and the goods lift tower display both aesthetic and technical achievements in design and construction. The Station Master's residence
869-600: A tank and shooting military weaponry at a test range, flying an airplane under instruction, and mining for gold or diamonds. Other mock experiences include reenactments of historical events, fighting a fire at a training facility, and running through a maze. The term "experiential travel" is already mentioned in books and publications from 1985 – however, it has become a more popular market trend in recent years. In 2017, 65% of United States travelers preferred 'experiencing something new' over 'feeling rested and recharged'. Lithgow railway station Lithgow railway station
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#1732771861296948-422: A travel destination's culture, people and history by connecting with it more than just by visiting it. Therefore, the traveler usually gets in touch with locals who give guidance how to experience a place. This can be a friend, an accommodation host or another person. Experiential travel tends to focus on travel that is inspirational, personalized and/ or creates a path to self-discovery. Examples include driving
1027-530: A week between Adelaide and Perth. In February 1993, Australian National took over operation of the service throughout after agreement was reached with the State Rail Authority and Westrail in 1992. A second service resumed in August 1993. From January 1994, the service was operated throughout by Australian National CL class locomotives. As part of the privatisation of Australian National,
1106-514: A whole is a representative example of a larger station design incorporating standard design buildings and structures associated with the coal industry goods traffic that is still an important railway activity in the region. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article contains material from Lithgow Railway Station Group and Residence , entry number 01833 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by
1185-410: Is a fine example of a grand two-storey railway residence with a prominent and landmark quality overlooking the railway corridor. Its distinctive architectural detailing and fenestration is evidence of prosperity in the railways and the importance given to the railway staff in the 1880s. Lithgow railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 30 August 2013 having satisfied
1264-480: Is a fine example of a grand two-storey railway residence. It is constructed of brick and stone, with rusticated render to the main railway facades and a slate tiled roof. The residence is located on the northern side of the railway line with a projecting faceted observatory room over the entrance portico . The distinctive Victorian features include arched windows with contrasting rendered moulded trims and sills, projecting keystones , rendered contrasting string band at
1343-619: Is a heritage-listed former station master's residence and railway station located on the Main Western line at Railway Parade, Lithgow , City of Lithgow , New South Wales , Australia. It was designed and built by New South Wales Government Railways and built from 1924 to 1925. It is also known as Lithgow Railway Station Group and Residence and Eskbank East . The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 30 August 2013. The station has frequent NSW TrainLink services running to and from Sydney Central . With
1422-425: Is assisted by an 81 , G or second NR class between Sydney and Adelaide. In 2014, NR25-NR28 were repainted in a new livery that is much closer to that of Pacific National. In 2018, NR29 and NR86 had Indian Pacific signwriting applied their existing liveries. The train originally offered just 52 first-class sleeping berths and 96 second-class sleeping berths. However, the train was limited to 144 passengers, as this
1501-489: Is evidence of the first Lithgow Station and is a levelled railway platform over the rock cutting. It is located further to the west of the present station at the southern foundation of the Sandford Avenue overbridge. Access to the redundant platform was not available for close inspection. The former station building no longer exists. Two rendered segmental arch spandrels with rock cliff abutments on both sides of
1580-525: Is located on the western side of the Eskbank Street overhead bridge at the Up end of the station. Constructed of timber with weatherboard cladding the building is now partially utilised as ladies waiting room and public toilets. It is elevated on a steel beam and trestles structure with a concrete deck and adjoins the arched road overbridge on the eastern side. The former booking/parcels office also adjoins
1659-503: Is only one fireplace with a cast iron grate, the remainder of the fireplaces having been blocked. The kitchen features an old-style Bega brand stove in the fireplace. The bathrooms and kitchen are relatively new fit-outs while the floor finishes are generally carpet to the rooms and tile to the wet areas. A small laundry and a toilet are located in the later skillion addition. The following moveable items have been observed at Lithgow Railway Station Group: The former 1877 railway platform of
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#17327718612961738-475: Is significant as an important regional headquarters for the NSW Railways since the 1920s combining a range of buildings and structures dating from the 1880s to the mid-1920s and is significant for its strong associations with the rail and coal industry in the wider Lithgow and Eskbank area. Along with nearby Eskbank Station, the site provides physical evidence of the activities and development that occurred in
1817-544: Is still in use as guest accommodation and generally maintains its original layout and detailing despite the refurbishments over time. The main original features include timber board ceiling lining to the refurbished kitchen, timber moulded architraves throughout, decorative high wall vents, timber panelled ceilings with decorative ceiling roses to main ground floor rooms and upper floor bedrooms, an original light switch, timber decorative stair with turned balustrade and newel post and fireplaces with simple timber surround. There
1896-797: Is the terminating point for NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line services from Sydney Central . It is also served by the Bathurst Bullet to Bathurst , the Central West XPT to Dubbo and the Outback Xplorer to Broken Hill . Journey Beyond 's Indian Pacific passes Lithgow but does not stop at the station. Lithgow Buslines operate six routes to and from Lithgow station: NSW TrainLink operate road coach services from Lithgow to Orange , Grenfell , Parkes , Dubbo , Nyngan , Gulgong , Coonabarabran and Baradine . As of 10 December 2009, Lithgow Railway Station
1975-618: The Broken Hill to Crystal Brook line before heading south to Adelaide . Before the conversion of the Crystal Brook to Adelaide line to standard gauge , passengers for Adelaide had to change at Port Pirie . However, from August 1986, the Indian Pacific was diverted to make an out-and-back trip to Adelaide adding 390 kilometres (240 mi) to the journey. From Crystal Brook, it heads north to Port Augusta and then via
2054-810: The Indian Pacific featured in an episode of BBC Television 's Great Railway Journeys of the World series, presented by Michael Frayn . In 2019 it was also the subject of an SBS " slow television " documentary: the entire journey from Perth to Sydney was condensed into a three-hour show with no voiceover, much of it comprising footage directly from the front or sides of the train. The Indian Pacific also featured in Great Australian Railway Journeys , presented by Michael Portillo , first broadcast in November 2019. Also in 2019,
2133-678: The Indian Pacific made a promotional trip from Perth to Brisbane via Melbourne over 6 days in June of that year. For more than a decade, the Indian Pacific operated a Christmas train with a noted musical artist on board, stopping at locations including the remote Nullarbor Plain sidings of Watson , Cook , and Rawlinna . Some of the performers were Nikki Webster (2000), John Williamson (2001), Marcia Hines (2002), John Paul Young (2003), Jimmy Barnes (2004), Guy Sebastian (2005), Human Nature (2006), David Campbell (2007), Brian McFadden (2012) and Rikki-Lee Coulter (2013). In 1980,
2212-453: The Indian Pacific name was adopted by a joint meeting of transport ministers. The service was originally operated jointly by the four operators whose networks it traversed, with revenues and costs apportioned Department of Railways New South Wales (28.5%), South Australian Railways (10%), Commonwealth Railways (45%) and Western Australian Government Railways (16.5%). The first Indian Pacific service left Sydney on 23 February 1970, becoming
2291-884: The Nullarbor Plain . The service was originally operated jointly by four government railway administrations: the Department of Railways New South Wales , South Australian Railways , Commonwealth Railways and Western Australian Government Railways , until February 1993 when Australian National took full ownership. In 1997, the Indian Pacific was sold to Great Southern Rail and, subsequently, branded as Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions then Journey Beyond during several changes in corporate ownership. A one-way trip takes between 70.5 and 75 hours, depending on scheduling and daylight saving periods . As of 2022, two levels of service were offered, branded as Platinum and Gold. A motorail service conveys passengers' motor vehicles on
2370-461: The Temora to Roto line and via Melbourne . In 1970, the journey took 75 hours. With subsequent infrastructure improvements and reductions to the time needed to change locomotives and crew, the journey now takes 65 hours despite the longer distance. For the commencement of operations, 59 stainless steel carriages, power vans and luggage vans were built by Commonwealth Engineering , Granville to
2449-611: The Trans-Australian Railway to Kalgoorlie including travelling over the world's longest straight stretch of railway track on the Nullarbor Plain measuring 478 kilometres (297 mi). It then heads via the Eastern Goldfields and Eastern lines to its terminus at East Perth . The highest point on the line is at Bell, NSW in the Blue Mountains, at 1100 metres. The most northern point on
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2528-616: The Commonwealth Railways between Port Pirie and Kalgoorlie and Western Australian Government Railways between Kalgoorlie and Perth. With the formation of Australian National in July 1975, it provided locomotives and crews from Broken Hill to Kalgoorlie. Locomotives were changed at Lithgow , Broken Hill, Port Pirie and Kalgoorlie. On-board crews were originally provided between Sydney and Port Pirie by Commonwealth Railways on one service and New South Wales Government Railways on
2607-593: The Indian Pacific, along with The Ghan and The Overland , was sold to Great Southern Rail (now known as Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions) in October 1997. Motive power provision was contracted to National Rail . As from 2016, the Indian Pacific operates weekly. A second service operated between September and November until 2015. The route leaves Sydney and travels via the Western and Broken Hill lines to Broken Hill . It then crosses into South Australia on
2686-528: The No.1 platform next to the Station Master's office appears original. Windows on the platform elevations of the two most eastern bays have been enlarged and covered by security mesh or grills. Another single door with windows on each side is also located on the west end of the building and provides access to the gent's toilets. There is a modern canopy extension at the western end of the station building, where
2765-557: The Railway Parade elevation. A later skillion roof utility room addition is located on the western side of the residence. The orientation of the building's openings including the architectural detailing and embellishment provide evidence of the close relationship between the Station Master's residence and the Station as well as the importance given to the railway staff at the time. Internal: The former Station Master's residence
2844-416: The bays. The eastern (Up) end of the building has been extended approximately one bay in 1961 (formerly used as Railway Refreshment Room) with a matching gable end detailing featuring large metal box-framed window openings supported on with brick brackets with security mesh and a single door with side windows and fanlight on the east side. A narrow awning provides protection over this door. Other features to
2923-517: The coal industry in the Lithgow and Eskbank area. The site provides physical evidence of the activities and development that occurred in Lithgow railway historic precinct and marks an important phase in the evolution of railway operations in the most western end of the upper Blue Mountains and the Metro West railway region. The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or
3002-482: The completion of gauge conversion projects in South Australia and Western Australia , enabling for the first time a cross-continental rail journey that did not have a break of gauge . The train has been rated as one of the great rail journeys of the world. Its route includes the world's longest straight stretch of railway track, a 478-kilometre (297 mi) stretch of the Trans-Australian Railway across
3081-599: The completion of the Lithgow Zig Zag in 1869, the Western railway's terminus moved from Mount Victoria to Bowenfels , signifying the successful crossing of the Blue Mountains . Whilst the railway would continue west, Lithgow proved to be an important destination in itself due to coal and iron ore deposits. The line opened in 1869 but there was no station for Lithgow until 1877. The first station at Lithgow
3160-410: The concept is based on very similar mechanisms as for example experiential education , experiential knowledge , experiential interior design , and experiential marketing... Experiential travel can emphasize different areas of local life – culinary, culture, history, shopping, nature or social life – and can therewith be the basis for a holistic travel experience. The goal is to more deeply understand
3239-447: The concrete ramp runs across the embankment in front of the wall. Apart from a couple of garden beds with shrubs (clipped into spheres and rounded shapes) and a small planting of annuals (traditionally) and hardy soft-wooded perennials (again, tightly clipped into shapes) along the eastern portion of the island platform there is no other landscaping at the station. The existing landscaping is not considered significant but contributes to
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3318-475: The cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Lithgow Railway Station Group comprises a rare goods lift tower from the street down to the platform. The 1925 goods lift tower is a unique arrangement and possibly the first example of providing this form of platform access in the railway network. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales. The Station Group as
3397-449: The cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Lithgow Railway Station Group has research potential at the local level due to its relatively intact complex of buildings that generally maintain their original relationship and layout. The group also has the ability to provide valuable information on railway design for the local coal industry as part of the larger rail network. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of
3476-480: The equivalent of economy class , featured both dual-berth shared sleeper cabins and airline-style 'sit-up' seats similar to other Australian trains. It also had its own restaurant car. Red Service was withdrawn in July 2016 after a Federal Government subsidy was withdrawn making the Red Service no longer financially viable. The train also has a motorail service to carry passengers' motor vehicles. This facility
3555-503: The first Lithgow Station is the only known potential archaeological element at the Lithgow Railway Station Group. As of 25 August 2009, the station building is generally in good condition with minimal missing mortar joints that present no structural danger. The former Booking/Parcels office & Goods lift tower is generally in moderate condition. Rising damp and rotten timber is evident at the platform base of
3634-723: The first direct train to cross the Australian continent, made possible by the completion of the east-west standard gauge project a few months earlier. At the time it was the third longest passenger train in terms of distance after services on the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Canadian . Locomotives and crews were provided by the Department of Railways New South Wales between Sydney and Broken Hill , South Australian Railways between Broken Hill and Port Pirie ,
3713-418: The first-floor slab level, decorative moulded brackets supporting the wide eaves , a rendered chimney with corbelled top, timber-framed double-hung windows with two-pane upper sashes, timber panelled entrance door with sidelights and fanlight, and an arched two-storey high decorative portico with tessellated tile flooring over the front entry dominating the railway facade. A highly decorated drawing room bay on
3792-408: The following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. Lithgow Railway Station Group is of historical significance for its role as an important regional headquarters for NSW Railways combining a range of buildings and structures dating from the 1880s to the mid-1920s and for its association with the rail history and
3871-466: The former location of the access ramp/ stairs from Eskbank Street) comprise the platform furnishings. The platform is set within the rock cutting lower than the adjoining street levels and accessed from the western end via concrete stairs and U-shaped tube-like ramps leading to the footbridge linking the station to both Railway Parade and Main Street. A contemporary canopy provides weather protection between
3950-405: The former overhead booking/parcels office structure. External: Constructed of face brick with a corrugated metal gabled roof extending as an awning to both platforms, the Lithgow station building is an island platform building in standard "A10" Federation style design. It features ten bays with a linear arrangement along with the platform with tuckpointed brickwork and engaged piers between
4029-413: The former parcels office and the goods lift have been blocked with metal panels. The original timber-framed double-hung windows with multi-paned upper sashes are located on north, east and west elevations of the booking/parcels office. A shallow pitched gabled red corrugated iron roof covers the building. The timber goods lift tower is the dominant element of the former booking/parcels office building and has
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#17327718612964108-422: The full through service from Sydney to Perth in 1988. The train formerly had four classes, branded as Platinum, Gold Service, Red Service Sleeper and Red Service Daynighter. The Platinum Service was introduced in 2008 as a premium class of travel. The Gold Service, the former first-class service, features either roomette or twinette sleeper cabins, with complimentary meals in the restaurant car . Red Service,
4187-423: The goods lift tower display both aesthetic and technical achievements in design and construction. Although it is unclear it appears that the original lift may still be in use. The Station Master's residence is a fine example of a grand two-storey railway residence with a prominent and landmark quality overlooking the railway corridor. Its distinctive architectural detailing and fenestration is evidence of prosperity in
4266-469: The ground floor level dominates the Sydney side elevation of the building and features a series of segmental-arched tall windows with moulded sill course and label panels below the sill, pitched slate roof with lead capping and flashing, decorative moulded brackets supporting the awning, and moulded trims and keystones to the arches. Access to the residence is via a porch from the face brick two-storey wing on
4345-409: The historic Lithgow railway corridor marking several important phases in the evolution of railway operations in the most western end of the upper Blue Mountains. The buildings reflect the development of the site, the shift of the station location and the development of the town as a major mining area in the early years of the century. Lithgow Railway Station is of aesthetic significance as it comprises
4424-567: The last traditional Railway Refreshment Room was built and opened in the Sydney end of the building, following the closure of a similar facility at Mount Victoria. The refreshment room closed in July 1990, being the last example in the state. The station exit was originally located on the footbridge at the eastern end of the platform until replaced by the present concourse in August 1991. The overhead station offices and footbridge were constructed in c. 1993 and access has been relocated to
4503-747: The line is at the western tip of the Yellabinna Regional Park, South Australia. The most southern point on the line is at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal in Keswick, South Australia. Occasionally, when there is trackwork, the Indian Pacific is diverted out of Sydney via the Main South line to Cootamundra and cross-country line to rejoin the Broken Hill line at Parkes . It has previously operated via
4582-419: The new platform canopy extends from the footbridge stairs access to the station. Internal: Although the station building generally appears intact externally its internal room layouts and divisions have been modified. The original floor layout included (from west to east) an SM's office, telegraph office, general waiting room, ladies room & lavatory, store and gent's room. The current floor layout consists of
4661-424: The original bays of the building include standard iron brackets over decorative corbels supporting the ample platform awnings , fretted timber work to both ends of the awnings, timber-framed double-hung vertically proportioned windows with multi-paned upper sashes , timber panelled doors with multi-paned fanlights , and a brick chimney with corbelled top and modern roof vents to toilets. The wall-mounted clock on
4740-405: The original construction of the railway station. A two-storey face brick office building for train controller and western communications was constructed at 12 Railway Parade at the corner of Railway Parade and Eskbank Street in 1954–56, and is still in use in 2009. In 1957 the line was electrified through Lithgow to Bowenfels , but Lithgow is the present limit of electric operations. In 1961,
4819-413: The other services, Commonwealth Railways between Port Pirie and Kalgoorlie and West Australian Government Railways between Kalgoorlie and Perth. The train originally operated twice per week. In times of heavy demand, a double consist would operate. It would operate in New South Wales as two trains before being combined at Broken Hill. In July 1973, a third service was introduced followed in July 1975 by
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#17327718612964898-405: The out-of-shed and the lift tower. External repainting is required in near future. Internal spaces could not be inspected. The Station Master's Residence is generally in good condition externally with cracks on the rusticated render along the bottom portion of the railway elevation. However, this is not considered a structural issue. Natural wear and tear throughout the exterior is evident. Internally
4977-495: The overhead booking /parcels office and goods lift tower is high. The buildings are relatively intact externally. The Lithgow Coal Stage Signal Box, Eskbank Railway Station, and Lithgow (James Street) Underbridge all have separate listings. The following items are located adjacent to the station but are excluded from the listing as they do not warrant listing on the SHR: Lithgow has one island platform with two sides. It
5056-471: The railways and the importance given to the railway staff in the 1880s. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The place has the potential to contribute to the local community's sense of place and can provide a connection to the local community's history. The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of
5135-534: The residence is in very good condition. The island platform is in good condition. The Hayley Street Footbridge is in very good condition. Access was not available for close inspection of the Old Station platform, however, appears to be in moderate condition due to overgrown grassed environment. The overall integrity of the Railway Station Group including the station building, the residence, and
5214-622: The same design as already in use on the Trans-Australian . These operated in consists of 12 carriages. A further 16 were ordered in 1971. As of 2020, the weekly service consists of up to 25 carriages and two motorail wagons. Because of its length, the train is split in two when stabled at Sydney Central station . Originally, each of the operators hauled the train over their network with locomotives changed at Broken Hill, Port Pirie and Kalgoorlie. A further change occurred at Lithgow from electric to diesel power. Due to Westrail suffering
5293-454: The service was reduced to three times weekly with the second class sleepers replaced by sitting carriages. From August 1986, the train commenced operating via Adelaide . In October 1988 the motorail service was extended through to Sydney. In June 1991, the service was cut from three times a week to two. This was reduced to weekly in January 1992 between Sydney and Adelaide with two services
5372-435: The setting and character of the place and continues a tradition of railway gardening on this site for some time. The heritage-listed complex comprises: Lithgow station is a typical island platform, curving slightly along the Up end. The platform is brick faced with concrete deck and asphalt finish. Modern light fittings, illuminated signage, timber bench seating, small planters, and a central garden bed (which appears to be
5451-402: The station building and the footbridge through the stairs. The Hayley Street Footbridge is a modern concrete deck footbridge suspended over steel beam and trestles over the station platform and the railway tracks to both side streets leading to the bus interchange on Railway Parade. It has a simple arrangement with the Station Master's office and the booking office on the northern half featuring
5530-450: The timber goods lift tower on the north side. The street elevation of the building has been faced with a brick wall and a flat awning along the street frontage. A timber panelled balustrade with artwork reflecting a coal mining theme completes the remaining portion of the overhead bridge on the north side of the tower. The door and windows on the street elevations are of later modifications with metal frames and security mesh. The large gates to
5609-524: The train between Adelaide and Perth . With the remaining narrow gauge parts of the East-west rail corridor being gauge converted to standard gauge in 1966, the Department of Railways New South Wales , South Australian Railways , Commonwealth Railways and Western Australian Government Railways agreed that a through passenger service from Sydney Central to East Perth Terminal be inaugurated. Originally to be named The Transcontinental , in 1969,
5688-417: The train was featured in an episode of Discovery Channel Canada 's Mighty Trains . Experiential travel Experiential travel , also known as immersion travel , is a form of tourism in which people focus on experiencing a country, city or particular place by actively and meaningfully engaging with its history , people, culture , food and environment. It can often be transformative. Therewith
5767-423: The western end of the station. The setting of the station within a relatively steep rock cutting provides a distinctive landscape presentation to Lithgow Railway Station. The northern embankment has been sealed with shotcrete and the same material has been used partway along the southern embankment. The exposed embankment surface is a friable composition of shale, rubble and soils. Removal of vegetation has revealed
5846-605: The whole journey, but Public Transport Commission HUB / RUB sitting carriages were included between Sydney and Port Pirie from 1974, with Australian National providing sitting carriages from Broken Hill to Peterborough for an onward connection to Adelaide. By 1979, the Public Transport Commission carriages were operating from Sydney to Peterborough. In 1981, this was extended to Port Pirie. Sitting carriages provided by Australian National with Commonwealth Railways carbon steel carriage stock became part of
5925-457: Was a timber booking and parcels office elevated on a steel beam frame with a concrete deck that was located adjacent to Eskbank Street. Access from this entry point was by a ramp and stepway to the island platform. One unusual feature was the installation of a lift for staff use only to handle baggage, parcels and "out-ofs". It is assumed that the dry stone retaining wall is associated with the adjacent remnant concrete pedestrian ramp and therefore
6004-572: Was available throughout the journey until November 2015, when it was reduced to only operate between Adelaide and Perth. A full Indian Pacific set made promotional trips to Canberra and Newcastle for travel agents prior to its launch in February 1970. Further trips were made to Canberra in 1981 and 1985, and to Newcastle in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979. Following the conversion of the Adelaide to Melbourne railway line to standard gauge in 1995,
6083-400: Was available to the open ladies waiting room and toilets. The interiors of this former booking office are simple with plasterboard wall and ceiling panelling decorated with plain timber rail at lintel height and timber skirting . Floors are tiled. The original ticket window survives. External: Located at 6 Railway Parade to the eastern side of Lithgow Station, the Station Master's residence
6162-458: Was located 430 metres (1,410 ft) east of the present site in June 1877. The former 1877 railway platform is still extant. The line was duplicated in 1880. In the first half of the 1920s, it was decided to expand Lithgow as a regional headquarters for the NSW Railways. Apart from the new large locomotive depot, the Railways selected a new site west of Eskbank station for the development of
6241-538: Was the number that could be serviced by three sittings in the 48-seat dining car. From 1973, the accommodation was altered to provide 88 first-class sleeping berths and 64 second-class. The club-cafeteria car also provided a small number of second-class seats for short-distance travelers on the Commonwealth Railways segment. From 1975, Australian National provided full sitting carriages west of Port Pirie on two journeys per week. The Department of Railways New South Wales initially resisted providing sitting accommodation over
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