Converted Lines
| Name | Original type | Opened | Conversion completed | Stations | Converted to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal National Park Branch Line | Electric-era suburban | 9 March 1886 | 1991 | 2 | In use by Sydney Tramway Museum; National Park stop still intact and in use by trams; Scout's Camp platform dismantled but formation still in use. |
| Darling Harbour Goods Line | Diesel/electric-era freight | ? | 1997 to Wentworth Park 2001 to Lilyfield |
None on original line; 11 upon conversion | Central-Powerhouse museum still in use as a heavy rail museum siding; Powerhouse Museum-Lilyfield in use as Metro Light Rail. |
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