Tales of the railway at Young
Sat 09 May '26
Overview
During the construction of the southern and western railway lines in New South Wales in 1875, a line connecting the two was proposed. This line went through Young, and the station opened on 26 March 1885, changing the town forever. The railway line was eventually closed, with the last train leaving the station in 2009.
Come along for a conversation between railway memorabilia collector Barry Snelson and Julia Palmer, the daughter of Doug Palmer…
During the construction of the southern and western railway lines in New South Wales in 1875, a line connecting the two was proposed. This line went through Young, and the station opened on 26 March 1885, changing the town forever. The railway line was eventually closed, with the last train leaving the station in 2009.
Come along for a conversation between railway memorabilia collector Barry Snelson and Julia Palmer, the daughter of Doug Palmer, who worked on the NSW Railways for 47 years. Barry recently donated the original Young Railway Station sign to the Museum and has many tales to tell about his memories of the railways at Young and how he got the sign and other items. Julia will recall memories of her father and his time working on the railways, especially around Young and Harden.
The conversation is free with Museum entry. Participants are welcome to join for a simple morning tea at the end of the conversation and view the new railway display.
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