History
The extension of the North Coast railway line from Dungog to Taree was carried out in the early 1910s. [1] Originally, only a siding was planned at Nooroo, however in early 1912 a petition was launched by local residents to have a proper station built instead. The petition was successful and a platform and small goods shed were constructed. [2]
Nooroo station opened on 5 February 1913. [3] A railway gang set up to engage in drainage work along the North Coast line was based at the station in 1935. Drinking water and food supplies were provided for the workers. [4]
On 14 June 1954, 15 trucks from a goods train derailed on the northern side of Nooroo station resulting in the shutdown of the line near Nooroo. [5] A shuttle replacement bus service was operated between Stroud Road and Nooroo for passengers travelling south, who were then transferred to rail services at both stations. [6] A replacement bus ran from Dungog to Stroud Road for passengers travelling north. [7] The debris from the derailment was cleared off the tracks the following day to allow regular services to resume. [8]
The station closed to all services on 29 June 1975 and was subsequently demolished. A modern signalling hut is located at the site of the former station. [3]
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