The Oberon railway line is a 24-kilometre disused branch railway, which junctions with the Main Western line at Tarana and heads in a southerly direction to the town of Oberon. Opened on 3 October 1923,[2] the line was lightly constructed, and included steep grades (1 in 25 or 4 %) and tight curves. It was operated by lightweight locomotives, mainly 19 class steam locomotives, and then 49 class diesels.[3] It transported local seasonal vegetables, timber and livestock. Passenger services ceased in 1971, and freight services in 1979, with the line effectively closing then.
to ensure the preservation of the existing rail infrastructure between & including both the junction station at Tarana and the terminus at Oberon
to operate in consultation and co-operation with the local Councils, local landholders and the broader Oberon / Tarana community
to progressively rebuild the line in stages to accommodate light traffic such as Railmotors (possibly a CPH rail motor or others) or by means of a light locomotive and carriages.
in the first stages of development, utilise OTHR volunteers and donated machinery to facilitate reconstruction
to initially focus on the reconstruction of the line and associated infrastructure
to encourage the resumption of commercial use of the line
The restoration of the line is being undertaken in three stages.
