OBERON Tarana Heritage Railway (OTHR) members are replacing the leaking roof to prevent rain from entering the historic building at the Oberon Railway Station.
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The pre-cast concrete building was built at Oberon Station when the railway line was constructed in 1923.
It contains a parcel room with double doors to the platform and similar doors to the parking area at the rear.
OTHR president Tim Arnison said the building contains the office and the station master’s private office complete with open fireplace.
"At the other end of the building is the waiting room and adjoining toilet,” he said. "The asbestos tiles which had become damaged over time have all been removed by a licensed EPA-approved asbestos removal company.
"The area was cleaned and inspected by a supervising hygienist to ensure no asbestos remains on the roof or roof cavity."
Mr Arnison said heritage consultants for John Holland Rail have approved the installation of a corrugated iron roof to ensure the building is made weather-proof.
OTHR, which holds the lease on the building, is delighted that John Holland Rail was able to arrange to have this work carried out.
OTHR now plans to expand its display of railway history and memorabilia to “make this an exciting and informative place for locals and visitors to come and view a small part of transport history”.
