Tumulla was a crossing loop part way up the steep Tumulla Bank on the Main Western railway line 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.

Tumulla railway station

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.

Tumulla railway station

The loop was closed around 1990.

Tumulla railway station

Adjacent stations

Georges Plains

Wimbledon

See also

Railway stations in New South Wales

Passing loop

References

Disused regional railway stations in New South Wales

Railway stations in Australia opened in 1910

Railway stations closed in 1990