Mortlake railway line
| Mortlake railway line, Victoria | |
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| Line details | |
| Closed | 1978 |
| Stations | 3 |
| Tracks | 1 |
| Rail transport in Victoria | |
The Mortlake line is a closed railway line in the west of Victoria, Australia. Branching off the main Port Fairy railway at Terang, it ran north to Mortlake.
History
The original idea for a railway line serving Mortlake was first tabled in the 1870s. The line had been completed, but not used until 1889, when the Mortlake Despatch ran a newspaper article questioning why the line was not yet in operation. The line was officially opened on 4 February 1890. Soon after, additional facilities were provided, such as a windmill, 10 ton weighbridge and stockyards.[1] The Koonendah Railway Station Post Office opened on 1 December 1890 but closed in 1891.[2]
The line was closed to all traffic on Tuesday, 1 August 1978.[3]
Station guide
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Mortlake railway line
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References
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