[2] Land acquisitions proceeded rapidly, with the first sod of the new lined turned at Cowra West on 11 January 1909.

[3] John Bradfield, who went on to design the Sydney Harbour Bridge, prepared layout plans as assistant engineer on the project.

[5] The opening of the line proved an economic boon to the town, with Canowindra's population increasing from 400 prior to 1900, to 1500 and rising in 1911.

The "Tin Hare", as the coach was affectionately known, provided a daily return service on weekdays between Cowra and Eugowra.

With improving road transport links, demand for passenger services on the line gradually decreased.