Whangarata railway station was a station on the North Island Main Trunk, and in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It was originally known as Wangarata.
Whangarata railway station | |
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![]() Map of Whangarata railway station in 1920s | |
General information | |
Location | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 37.260°S 174.987°E / -37.260; 174.987 |
Line(s) | North Island Main Trunk |
Platforms | 2 |
Tracks | 2 |
History | |
Opened | 20 May 1875 |
Closed | 3 October 1966 |
The station was opened on 20 May 1875, and was closed on 3 October 1966.[1]
Whangarata was a flag station, 37 mi (60 km) south of Auckland.[2] It was on a steep gradient,[3] 618.4 km (384.3 mi) north of Wellington, 3.17 km (1.97 mi) east of Tuakau, 4.28 km (2.66 mi) west of Pokeno and 60 m (200 ft) above sea level.[4]
A deviation in 1914 allowed for an easier curve and gradient.[5]
Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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Tuakau Line open, station closed |
North Island Main Trunk New Zealand Railways Department |
Pokeno Line open, station closed |
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