Abandoned Train Tunnell, Helebsburgh, NSW, Australia
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Aussiebrian
S 34° 10.753 E 150° 59.573
56H E 315023 N 6216151
An abandoned train tunnel near the Old Helensburgh Station.
Waymark Code: WM17HEF
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/22/2023
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The first Helensburgh Station was opened on 1 January 1889 and was between two tunnels on the Wollongong Line. The original station was 2.7 metres wide and 60 metres long, later extended to 98 metres. The station only lasted to 1914 when a deviation created fewer tunnels and a double track.
It was thought the station was demolished but the platform was rediscovered in 1994 when the remains were uncovered. It is likely the remains of the rest of the platform are still underground. The tunnel is known as the Metropolitan Tunnel and is 624 metres long.
The tunnel is well known for the glow worms which are found there.
Construction: Rock & Mortar
Condition: Fair
Rail Status: Yes
Current status: Abandoned & Visitable
Original Use: Passenger Train
Tunnel Length: 1,024.00
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
Date Built: 1189
Date Abandoned: 1915
The "Other End": Not Listed
Suggested Parking Area: Not Listed
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