Abandoned Railway - Fish River Railway Station - Pump Shed & Tank - 1888 Train Collision

Season 1, Episode 6, Railways Abandoned Spaces. Embark on a journey through time as we walk the rails of history and unveil the abandoned Fish River Station, pump shed and water tank.
Nestled in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, this relic of our railway past reveals a captivating tale of a bygone era.
Steeped in history this space, now an insignificant cow field, once was a water refilling spot for steam locomotives. Opened in 1875 and closed 100 years later this scene, now beautiful was the site of a horrendous train accident in October of 1888.
Join us in this exploration of abandonment, where every rustling leaf and crumbling structure whispers stories of forgotten railway history.
#abandonedplaces #railwayhistory #trainspotting
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[@slepper98]

Thanks for the clip, top info. Enjoyed the look inside the pump room. Sad about the train accident. Cheers and best wishes.

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Thanks so much. I enjoyed making this one. I'm glad you liked it.

[@andrewr2825]

Now, that was interesting Barrie - I’ve seen that water tank driving past there, but never really took much notice of the pump house. And what about it largely being intact considering its last use could’ve been 1962.
Railway modellers can use your videos to model this realistically-a real history piece.
Great bit of video - as always!

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Hi Andrew. That's high praise thank you. I make these videos to record history, if someone can use them then I feel I've done a good job. Thanks for watching.

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

Great video. Thanks.
There is one of those pumping stations that looks similar at Denman NSW. I notice it every time I drive past it and wonder if it was an old pumping station.

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Hi, I might make it out there one day. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Another amazing presentation and an interesting insight into our railway history. Well done Barrie 👏 👍

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Hi John. Thanks so much. I'm really happy you enjoyed it.

[@aussiejohn5835]

@trainspottingwithbarrie You're very welcome Barrie 👍

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Great work Barrie, most impressive and well researched, looking forward to the next railway history video.

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Hi Dave. I'm heading to Rydal and wallerawang tomorrow. I hope there is something similar around there that is abandoned or disused.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

@@trainspottingwithbarrie Wallerawang still has both signal boxes, both closed and boarded up, steam engine watering tank still on the ridge, Goods Shed is still there and the usual five ton hand crane nearby, other than that sweet FA.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

You can trace the old single line that went through the original tunnel near "Good Earth" garden centre too, worth a look.

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Well all that would make it worth it.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

@@trainspottingwithbarrie The old single line tunnel is directly across from the current tunnel, but on private property and fenced off, however, I asked nicely and was allowed access, about five years ago. Be careful, the owners house surrounded by savage mongrel dogs.

[@DeniZen28]

Thanks Barrie. Another great vid and with a well researched and interesting story. Thanks for information regarding the collision of the two trains at Fish river in 1888. Thoughts are with Mr Hill and Mr Sandler, the train drivers and also the train guards who must have been badly traumatised by the collision and the accidental death of the settler Mr Wisby.

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

Thank Denizen for the great comment and also for coming out with me to film. It just goes to show you never know what history is around you in the most mundane places.

[@dominicgalvin]

Fish River and the viaduct are mentioned in Frank Clune’s 1944 book “Rolling Down the Lachlan”. He makes a comment about how there isn’t much water in the river, probably he suggests, because the steam engines passing through the area were using it all!

[@trainspottingwithbarrie]

That sounds like an interesting read, thanks for letting me know and for watching