Tumulla was a
crossing loop
A passing loop (UK usage) or passing siding (North America) (also called a crossing loop, crossing place, refuge loop or, colloquially, a hole) is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at or near a station, where trains or ...
part way up the steep Tumulla Bank on the
Main Western railway line
The Main Western Railway is a major railway in New South Wales, Australia. It runs through the Blue Mountains, Central West, North West Slopes and the Far West regions. It is with operational & under construction & repairs.
Description of ...
in New South Wales, Australia.
Overview
The loop opened in 1910, and was signalled for Up and Down Working. The loop was about 400m long.
Because of the steep grades, there was a safety siding at the down hill end of the up loop in case of runaways.
There was also a catchpoint at the down hill end of the down loop.
The loop was closed around 1990.
Adjacent stations
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Georges Plains
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Wimbledon
See also
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Railway stations in New South Wales
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Passing loop
A passing loop (UK usage) or passing siding (North America) (also called a crossing loop, crossing place, refuge loop or, colloquially, a hole) is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at or near a station, where trains or ...
References
Disused regional railway stations in New South Wales
Railway stations in Australia opened in 1910
Railway stations closed in 1990
Railway stations in Australia closed in the 1990s
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