Torbanlea railway station

Former railway station in Queensland, Australia

Preceding station Queensland Rail Queensland Rail Following station
Colton
towards Brisbane
 North Coast Line Howard
towards Cairns

Torbanlea Railway Station is a closed railway station on the North Coast railway line in Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It served the town of Torbanlea and its coal mine.

History

The station was built in 1883 after coal was discovered at the small town.[3][4] The station was closed in 1900 along with the mine after an explosion killed 5 people.

References

  1. ^ "Torbanlea – railway station in Fraser Coast Region (entry 35009)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Torbanlea". QROTI: Queensland's Railways On The Internet. Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  3. ^ Torbanlea | Queensland Places
  4. ^ CAN – Collections Australia Network – Burrum and District Museum

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