Re: Open and Closed goods/frieght yard

[Martin Barr-David <martbd@optushome.com.au>]

Do you mean Sydenham goods yard

Philip Shortus wrote:

> Here are a list of open and closed frieght and Marshalling yards in the
> sydney suburban area:
>
> Enfield Marshalling yard: 1st yard closed, redeveloped to 2nd yard in 1994
> and reopeded in 1995/6, still open.
>
> Rozelle and Glebe Island freight yards: Both Rationalised in the 1980s, used
> for depot during the revamp of Enfield during the early 1990s, Most sidings
> disappered, stock pile closed in 1980s, Catherine street junction closed
> 1990? mainly sees private operators and sandstone trains to Merrylands.
>
> Darling Harbour, ultimo and surrounds: Gradually closed between 1980 and
> 1990. Completely revamped and now a tourist joint, not many traces left of
> line.
>
> Sydneyham goods: Closed 1975, 2 tracks left, not used. about too be pulled
> up.
>
> Botany and cooks river: still both open.
>
> Fairfield: Closed long time ago, 1960s? now car park.
>
> Homebush saleyards: Closed 1989, now olympic park, not much traces left.
>
> Flemmington: still there, hardly used if ever.