Tarana, New South Wales

Tarana is a small town in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Lithgow.

It is the former junction of the Oberon Branch railway with the Main Western Line. This branch line was notable for its steep 1 in 30 gradients and sharp 100 m curves.

History
The name Tarana comes from an Aboriginal word meaning watering hole. Tarana railway station was opened on 22 April 1872.

Heritage listings
Tarana has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
 * Main Western railway: Tarana railway station