Wollstonecraft Railway Station opened in 1893, when the North Shore railway line was extended south from St Leonards to Milsons Point. While this station may not be remarkeable, it does feature an interesting large station identification sign on the platform, one of the last surviving signs of this type in Sydney. The suburb is named after Edward Wollstonecraft, who was granted land here in 1825.
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ReplyDeleteHave you managed to see Killara Station in the spring? Many years ago it used to be wonderfully landscaped.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I can't recall if I've visited Killara in the spring so I'll have to keep that in mind. I do know that there are a few wonderfully landscaped railway stations around Sydney which I have photographed.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of those sturdy blue benches.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am particularly fond of that older style sign, Jim. And the stations from Chatswood to Warrawee are quite wonderful in the spring, and indeed, all year round. They know their market well.
ReplyDeleteI love the large station identification sign on the platform.. what I don't love is the nasty coloured plastic station name to its left. The new one looks like advertising material :(
ReplyDeleteHels, the new signs are actually metallic. Some have been covered in plastic to protect them from graffiti vandals. That's the style of signage that is now used at all City Rail stations in Sydney.
ReplyDeleteHow impressive a sight, as if in the middle of a forest. Please have a good Thursday.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I like learning about the little details, like the old and new station signs.
ReplyDeleteSo much greeneries, I like a city/town like this and not crowded.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminders. It takes me back to when Sydney railway station staffs vied for garden awards. Some had intricate topiary and all eastablished and tended lovely flower gardens and most had an open coal fire in the winter. Some lovely old country stations are worth a look too!
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