Merrygoen

Merrygoen is a small township in north-western New South Wales, Australia. The town is a junction point between railway lines to Troy Junction on the Coonamble railway line, and the Gwabegar railway line. The railway station is now closed, however wheat silos and several sidings remain in use.[2] Merrygoen is in the Gap to Dubbo section of the Intrastate Network managed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation.[3]

Merrygoen
New South Wales
Entering Merrygoen, 2017
Merrygoen
Coordinates31°49′S 149°14′E
Population115 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2831
LGA(s)Warrumbungle Shire
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal Division(s)Parkes

Merrygoen Post Office opened on 1 November 1879.[4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Merrygoen (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. "Merrygoen station". NSWRail.net. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  3. "ARTC Intrastate Network". Australian Rail Track Corporation. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  4. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.

Media related to Merrygoen at Wikimedia Commons

Preceding station Former Services Following station
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towards Gwabegar
Gwabegar Line Wongoni
towards Wallerawang
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towards Troy Junction
Troy Junction - Merrygoen Line Terminus


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