Clyde Railway Station (Former) - Clyde, New Zealand
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BruceS
S 45° 11.268 E 169° 19.271
59G E 368116 N 4994816
Historic former railway station in Clyde, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMG2G9
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/03/2013
Views: 1
The Clyde Railway Station was built in 1907 when the Otago Central Railway reached Clyde. The station is in what is described as a Troup B type station, designed by George Troup. The stations is a woodframe long narrow building with gable ends. The station was the railhead until 1921 when the New Zealand Railways extended the line to Cromwell. The station remained open until 1980. The station was threatened with demolition until a local group of history enthusiasts stepped in and converted the building for use as a history museum.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 06/27/1997
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Transportation - Railroad history
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Clyde
Year placed: 1907
Hours of operation:
Varies by day
Is it accessible to the general public:
Exterior open to public. Interior not often at this time due to needed repairs.
Admission fees if any: Not Listed
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