Abercorn

Abercorn, a small spec on the Monto Branch. Very scenically photographed at during a winter dusk in 1991.

Yes, a small station, but with lots of supplementary information below the map, thanks to Peter Burkitt

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Abercorn QLD 4627, Australia

Additional Station info courtesy of Peter Burkitt:

143m79ch (from Mungar) (ABERCORN) [637 ft elevation] [#1599 distinguishing number] [231.740 km from Mungar]
(by 1929): Opened [WN-22/29]
(30-5-1929): Phonophore connection with Eidsvold/Ceratodus/Mulgeldie/Monto provided [WN-22/29]
1-6-1935: Gate, siding accommodation, phonophore connection with Biggenden/Wetheron/Mount Lawless/Ideraway/Gayndah/Eidsvold/Ceratodus/Mulgelie/Monto, 10 cwt scales, fork line, cattle/pig/sheep yards, side/end-loading banks, shelter/goods/cream sheds [GA35]
23-9-1945: Unattended OS Station, large staff cabinet (supervising stations Eidsvold & Monto) [WTT]
23-11-1947: Unattended OS Station [WTT]
17-7-1950: Gate, siding accommodation, telephone connection with public exchange, phonophore connection with Gayndah, 10 cwt scales, fork line, cattle/pig/sheep yards, side/end-loading banks, shelter/goods/cream sheds [QR50]
3-1-1963: Gate, siding accommodation, telephone connection with public exchange/Maryborough/Mungar, 10 cwt scales, fork line, cattle/pig/sheep yards, side/end-loading banks, shelter/goods/cream sheds [QR63]
30-6-1968: Unattended OS Station, 43 unit capacity [WTT]
8-11-1970: Unattended OS Station, 43 unit capacity [WTT]
7-4-1975: 4th Gate reduced to 6th Gate [WN-17/75]
13-11-1983: Unattended OS Station, 26 unit capacity [WTT]
11-9-1988: Unattended OS Station, 80 unit capacity [WTT]
11-2-1990: Unattended OS Station, 80 unit capacity [WTT]
(9-10-1997): Siding & fork line removed [WN-41/97]
9-2-2004: Site visit: Up Home semaphore post, SM residence, timber side/end-loading banks & concrete water tank remain, corrugated iron goods shed & 3-bay trolley shed located on adjacent property to west [PJB]