Cooma Monaro Railway

 

Opposite the station is the Barracks, where train crews used to be able to stay the night. For several years after the formation of the CMR, a community group had control of the building. They removed some of the original internal bedroom walls and didn't pay much attention to the rest of the building. Fortunately, the CMR regained control of the premises and commenced restoration. The internal walls were put back in place and every part of the building was refurbished. The transformation is now complete, due once again to the unstinting efforts of a few of the local Cooma members. And what comfortable accomodation they have created for the benefit of visiting CMR members from outside of Cooma. See for yourself!

The exterior of the building has now been repainted in heritage colours.

There are 6 bedrooms, each with 2 comfortable beds.

Next to the bedrooms is a large open lounge area with 2 separate lounges (the TV set now rests on a glass fronted cabinet). Shower and toilet facilities adjoin the lounge.

To complete the picture there is a dining room (The 'Blue Room'?) and a fully equipped kitchen (through doorway).

The facilities have been given a 'road test' many times since their re-opening and have come through with flying colours! Visiting CMR members now have a 'home away from home'.