Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot
Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot (NSW depot number 2) was a large locomotive depot consisting of two roundhouse buildings and associated facilities constructed by the New South Wales Government Railways adjacent to the marshalling yard on the Main Northern line at Broadmeadow. Construction of the locomotive depot at Broadmeadow commenced in 1923 to replace the existing crowded loco sheds at Woodville Junction at Hamilton, with the depot opening in March 1924. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Electrically powered 32 m (105 ft) diameter turntable serving No. 2 Roundhouse | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Broadmeadow, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 32°55′35.6″S 151°43′35.60″E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Transport Asset Holding Entity |
| Operator | FreightCorp |
| Depot code | 2 |
| Type | Twin roundhouse |
| Roads | 2 x 21 undercover |
| Routes served | Main Northern |
| History | |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Closed | 24 December 1994 |
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