Tarana, New South Wales

Tarana, New South Wales

Tarana is a small town in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Lithgow.

It is the former junction of the Oberon Branch railway with the Main Western Line. This branch line was notable for its steep 1 in 30 gradients and sharp 100 m curves.


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