Trying to locate photo images of Redfern Station through the ages, is like finding a needle in a haystack; OR,.. pushing a full load of coal up a gradient far too steep in wet slippery conditions and without sand.
There are plenty of present day images, which show the workmanship was certainly lacking when they decided to 'renovate' the station. The station was actually damaged by fire in 2004 and the ticket office windows were bricked up to prevent vandalism. Since then most of the exterior has also been altered and physically changed from the original, as shown in this image dated 1920s.
How it ever became a heritage listed building in that condition on 26th June 2009 is anybody's guess. I really hate to see good architecture ruined and in particular, one of the oldest train stations built.
I've searched old heritage archives, Trove, and even YouTube for one nice photo, without success.
I'm now wondering whether any Trainz guys out there, may have a street view photo image of Redfern Station taken around the 1950-1960 era, that I could use.
Otherwise I may have to use "modeller's licence" and create my own version.
Cheers,
Roy
There are plenty of present day images, which show the workmanship was certainly lacking when they decided to 'renovate' the station. The station was actually damaged by fire in 2004 and the ticket office windows were bricked up to prevent vandalism. Since then most of the exterior has also been altered and physically changed from the original, as shown in this image dated 1920s.
How it ever became a heritage listed building in that condition on 26th June 2009 is anybody's guess. I really hate to see good architecture ruined and in particular, one of the oldest train stations built.
I've searched old heritage archives, Trove, and even YouTube for one nice photo, without success.
I'm now wondering whether any Trainz guys out there, may have a street view photo image of Redfern Station taken around the 1950-1960 era, that I could use.
Otherwise I may have to use "modeller's licence" and create my own version.
Cheers,
Roy