Jerilderie railway station

Jerilderie railway station is a brick building in Jerilderie, New South Wales, stretching 46 meters along Nowranie Street with a waiting room, ticket office, and a 120-meter passenger platform. The complex includes several surviving structures such as a goods warehouse, cattle handling areas, engine shed, coal loading stage, turntable pit, and an elevated water tank.

The station was designed by architect John Whitton and opened on September 16, 1884, as a new transportation hub for the region. After more than a century of operations, it closed on February 6, 1987, marking the end of an era of rail passenger service in this area.

The station reflects how rail transport shaped rural communities and connected isolated towns to broader trade networks. The preserved auxiliary buildings tell of the mixed operations that once served both passengers and freight in one place.

The site can be visited year-round and is easy to reach on foot, located directly in central Jerilderie along a main street. The building has held up reasonably well over the decades, though past maintenance work has been needed to address structural issues.

The station was built by Charles Hardy & Co., a construction firm led by a London-trained builder who oversaw many other major projects throughout the Wagga Wagga region. This railway building is one of several substantial works that demonstrate the craftsmanship typical of that period.

Location: Murrumbidgee Council

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1885

Architects: John Whitton

Official opening: September 16, 1884

Made from material: brick

Address: Nowranie Street, Jerilderie, NSW 2716

GPS coordinates: -35.36030,145.72650

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15