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      7334 Chief Commissioner

    Location: In the workshop wondering why I started 7334 in the first place
    I thought the gate might give it away.

    Staff to c3526blue.

    My father told me he once got off the train at McAlister in the middle of winter about 5.30 am and said it was the coldest place he had ever been.  It doesn't take too much imagination to believe him.
    Where is this place please? I would normally take it as a misspelling of Macalister Qld, but it's definitely not there. Google Maps is no help.
    Graham4405
    It is in NSW on the branch line from Goulburn to Crookwell.

    Google Earth shows it at 34.26.20.77S   149.33.17.75E

    McAlister Woods Road , LAGGAN NSW where it junctions with Woodhouselee Road should get you close in google maps
    Posted: 21 Oct 2018 15:16

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      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    It was the penultimate station on the line to Crookwell. Closed 9 March 1975.

    here is a link to all I know

    https://www.nswrail.net/locations/show.php?name=NSW:McAlister&line=NSW:crookwell:0
    Posted: 21 Oct 2018 15:46
      Graham4405 The Ghost of George Stephenson

    Location: Dalby Qld
    Thanks guys.
    Posted: 21 Oct 2018 19:29
      7334 Chief Commissioner

    Location: In the workshop wondering why I started 7334 in the first place
    I have PM'd c3526blue with a reminder that he has the floor.
    Posted: 23 Oct 2018 15:20
      c3526blue Deputy Commissioner

    Location: in the cuckoos nest
    Yes, the gate was an obvious clue.  The property owners keep such things in good repair and painted.

    Other clues were the pine trees, general lay of the land (a high point) and the loading bank, still in situ, plus the mound of the former timber faced platform.


    Sorry, I have not been on Railpage for a week.  Open floor please.

    Happy reminiscing,

    John
    Posted: 27 Oct 2018 20:43

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      jibbonpoint Chief Commissioner

    Location: Shoalhaven
    This will be a short one, I'll bet:-

    https://flic.kr/p/2bsM2i5
    Posted: 01 Nov 2018 16:12
      5915 Chief Commissioner

    Guyra?


    5915
    Posted: 01 Nov 2018 17:30
      Rodo Chief Commissioner

    Location: Southern Riverina
    It does look Northern Tablelandish.
    A smaller place than Guyra i think .
    Posted: 01 Nov 2018 20:23
      Rodo Chief Commissioner

    Location: Southern Riverina
    It does look Northern Tablelandish.
    A smaller place than Guyra i think .
    Posted: 01 Nov 2018 20:23
      Big J Deputy Commissioner

    Location: In Paradise
    Guyra?


    5915
    5915
    Darn I was going to say that. been at that spot a few times.
    Posted: 01 Nov 2018 20:23
      jibbonpoint Chief Commissioner

    Location: Shoalhaven
    Guyra's close enough.  In fact, it is. These wherizzits used to go for days, even with Hairyleg's overlay. And with far more contributers. 5915 first out, clear the track.
    (Of course, it could be the we have more talent☺)
    Posted: 02 Nov 2018 08:34

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      5915 Chief Commissioner

    Thanks jibbonpoint. Can I nominate Big J to pick up the baton as he was successful with the guess as well.

    5915
    Posted: 02 Nov 2018 11:20
      jibbonpoint Chief Commissioner

    Location: Shoalhaven
    Go f'rit then Big J...
    Posted: 02 Nov 2018 11:29
      Big J Deputy Commissioner

    Location: In Paradise
    Make it open floor. If I can find a photo I will add it, but more than happy for others to post.
    Posted: 03 Nov 2018 09:57
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    from a gunzel trip in August
    Posted: 06 Nov 2018 22:08
      jibbonpoint Chief Commissioner

    Location: Shoalhaven
    Hermidale?
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 11:27
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    Hermidale?
    jibbonpoint
    Right state - right area (west) but not that line sadly.
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 14:51
      GrahamH Chief Commissioner

    Location: At a terminal on the www.
    I think the answer to this is also the answer to where a gatekeeper's house was in another thread, a location I found while finding my way around when working in the area. The possible answer being Gregra.
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 20:36
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    I think the answer to this is also the answer to where a gatekeeper's house was in another thread, a location I found while finding my way around when working in the area. The possible answer being Gregra.
    GrahamH
    Sorry Graham, further west.
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 21:44
      5915 Chief Commissioner

    Mt Gipps?

    5915
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 22:31
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    Mt Gipps?

    5915
    5915
    Too far, but the new pub/resort that has opened there looks worth a visit.
    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 22:41
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    looks like clue time?

    Not North, Not South, west of Parkes
    Posted: 09 Nov 2018 11:03
      Rodo Chief Commissioner

    Location: Southern Riverina
    Darnick, maybe.
    Posted: 09 Nov 2018 12:00
      theanimal Chief Commissioner

    Darnick, maybe.
    Rodo
    too far west, go East young man
    Posted: 09 Nov 2018 12:10
      Rodo Chief Commissioner

    Location: Southern Riverina
    Perhaps Roto.
    I gather it has all been removed there except for the loading bank .
    Posted: 09 Nov 2018 13:00

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