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Aberdare Central Branch

Summary

Track: 4.49 km
Stations: 0 / 0 in use

This line left the Cessnock Branch a few kilometres to the east of Cessnock, and served the Aberdare Central Colliery. The line was built in 1917 and served the colliery until it closed in November 1961. The line was left intact for many years, although it was cannibalised in the early 1970s.


Name Facility Status Opened Closed km Photos
icon Aberdare Central Junction Junction Closed 15-May-1918 1960s 214.880 3
icon Aberdare Central Colliery Colliery Closed 15-May-1918 Nov-1961 219.370

Summary

Track: 4.49 km
Stations: 0 / 0 in use
Section Opened Closed Usage
Aberdare Central Junction - Aberdare Central Colliery 15-May-1918   1960s  1 general
1 Track lifted 1970s