Eltham railway station, New Zealand
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The stationmaster and staff at the Eltham railway station posing on 11 December 1902. | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | 77 Railway Street Eltham 4322 New Zealand | ||||
| Coordinates | 39°25′39.9″S 174°17′40.3″E / 39.427750°S 174.294528°E | ||||
| Elevation | 210 metres (690 ft) | ||||
| System | New Zealand Government Railways (NZGR) Regional rail | ||||
| Line | Marton–New Plymouth line | ||||
| Distance | 151.87 kilometres (94.37 mi) from Marton | ||||
| Platforms | Single side | ||||
| Tracks | 1 | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | at-grade | ||||
| Parking | yes | ||||
| Architectural style | Original: Vogel class 3 Replacement: Mid-century | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 7 February 1881 | ||||
| Closed | Passenger: 31 May 1976 Freight: 22 September 1986 | ||||
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Eltham railway station is a railway station on the Marton–New Plymouth line, serving the township of Eltham in South Taranaki, New Zealand. Opening in 1881 it was an important hub for both passenger and freight transport. At its height, the station supported a large goods yard, livestock facilities, and regular train services. Although now closed to passengers, the railway line remains active for freight (including the dairy factory), and remnants of the station can still be seen today.