Mortlake railway line

Mortlake railway line, Victoria
Line details
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.

Contents

Station guide

Mortlake railway line
Legend
 Terminus: Terang Station
Junction: Port Fairy Line
Terang Racecourse Station
Koonendah Station
Mortlake Station

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]

References

  1. ^ "Mortlake Line", Rail Geelong. Retrieved 07/06/2011.

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