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Claremont Railway Station And Yard

c. 1965
Overview

Diesel drawn, Fremantle bound, goods train approaching Claremont Station from east. On left, grass trees and shrubs, power lines, trees bordering Gugeri Street, milkman's entrance to No.1 platform and advertising hoarding. Platforms. Eastern footbridge with controller's box. Western footbridge with signal cabin. Signals, yard and goods sheds on right. In the background, blue roofed Churinga Gardens apartments, Stirling Road, and high rise building in Dean Street.

Historical information

Gravel surfaced platform used during Royal Show and for troop trains during World War II. Eastern footbridge and Controller's Box used at show time for pedestrian access and to oversee increased traffic on lines.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--5-19
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Transport > Railways
Keywords
1960s
Year
c. 1965
Geotag
-31.980660497575, 115.78141768221
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Last modified
Monday, 29 December, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

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Claremont Railway Station And Yard
Claremont Railway Station And Yard
Source: Claremont Museum 05.19

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