Merrygoen is a small township in north-western New South Wales, Australia. The town is a junction point between railway lines to Troy Junction on the Coonamble railway line, and the Gwabegar railway line. The railway station is now closed, however wheat silos and several sidings remain in use.J.J [2] Merrygoen is in the Gap to Dubbo section of the Intrastate Network managed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation.[3]

Merrygoen
New South Wales
Entering Merrygoen, 2017
Merrygoen is located in New South Wales
Merrygoen
Merrygoen
Coordinates31°49′31.8″S 149°13′51.6″E / 31.825500°S 149.231000°E / -31.825500; 149.231000
Population115 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2831
LGA(s)Warrumbungle Shire
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal division(s)Parkes

Merrygoen Post Office opened on 1 November 1879.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Merrygoen (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2018.  
  2. ^ "Merrygoen station". NSWRail.net. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  3. ^ "ARTC Intrastate Network". Australian Rail Track Corporation. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  4. ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
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Preceding station Former services Following station
Neilrex
towards Gwabegar
Gwabegar Line Wongoni
towards Wallerawang
Boothejnba Troy Junction–Merrygoen Line Terminus