| Ardglen New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Ardglen | |
  Ardglen | |
| Coordinates | 31°45′S150°47′E / 31.750°S 150.783°E |
| Population | 50 (SAL 2021) [1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2338 |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) from Murrurundi |
| LGA(s) | Liverpool Plains Shire |
| County | Buckland |
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter |
| Federal division(s) | New England |
Ardglen is a village on the Main North railway line and close to the New England Highway on the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia.
A railway station was opened there on 13 August 1877 as Doughboy Hollow, which was later renamed Ardglen on 29 June 1893. No trace of the railway station now exists. [2] The significant 488 metre single-track rail tunnel, Ardglen Tunnel , passes through the Liverpool Range south of the former rail station site. [3] It is one of the very few remaining single-track tunnels in use.
This tunnel is at the summit of the line at the watershed, with ruling grades of 1 in 40 approaching in both directions. Bank engines are required for the heaviest trains.
Doughboy Hollow Post Office opened on 16 November 1877, was renamed Ardglen in 1893 and closed in 1983. [4]
The former public school has now closed.
The NSW Railways has been operating a hard rock quarry for over 100 years near Ardglen village. [5]
Ardglen is in the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area (LGA) and Buckland County. [6]
Ardglen has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
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Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .| Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
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| Kankool towards Wallangarra | Main North Line | Temple Court towards Sydney | ||
