Hallett railway station explained

Hallett
Address:Barrier Highway, Hallett, South Australia
Coordinates:-33.4206°N 138.8922°W
Elevation:600m
Distance:193 kilometres from Adelaide
Line:Roseworthy-Peterborough line
Structure:Ground
Platform:1
Tracks:1
Opened:10 March 1878
Closed:December 1986
Operator:Australian National
Status:Closed

Hallett railway station was located on the Roseworthy-Peterborough railway line. It served the town of Hallett, South Australia.

History

Hallett railway station opened on 10 March 1878 as the short-lived terminus of the Burra Burra railway line which was extended to Terowie on 14 December 1880. [1] [2] Hallett was one of the highest railway stations in South Australia at 600 metres. [3] In 1978, the station and all associated infrastructure was included in the transfer of South Australian Railways to Australian National. The station closed for regular passenger use on 13 December 1986. The last passenger train, a Steamrail Victoria tour using Victorian locomotive R761 used the station on 6 June 1987. [4] The line through Hallett was taken up in 1992/93. The station is now a stop on the Heysen Trail and houses a walk-in site for travelers. [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Opening of the Hallett and Terowie Railway . . Adelaide, SA . 15 December 1880 . 30 November 2015 . 3 Edition: 2nd . National Library of Australia.
  2. Book: Quinlan. Howard. Newland. John. Australian Railway Routes 1854 – 2000. 2000. Australian Railway Historical Society. Redfern. 0 909650 49 7. 55, 56, 58.
  3. Hallett railway station weekender
  4. Web site: Steam Extravaganza . SteamRanger Enthusiast Pages . 30 April 2024.
  5. Hallett Railway Station