Banana Platforms

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There were six known banana platforms on the branch :

Halpin's (or Helpin's) Banana Platform at 876.730km, opened 21st November 1938, closed September 1947
Henderson's Banana Platform at 909.078km, opend 15th January 1935, closed June 1941
Farthing's Banana Platform at 921.721km
De Ville's Banana Platform at 923.723km
Lessing's Banana Platform - exact location unknown but between De Ville's and Stokers
Finn's Siding - located between Lessings banana platform and Stokers

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Location of Halpin's (Six Maps)

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Location of Farthing's (Six Maps)

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Location of De Ville (Six Maps)

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Platform lengths (per 1966 timetable) :

Farthing's - 25'
De Ville's - 12'