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.

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] The Koonendah Railway Station Post Office opened on 1 December 1890 but closed in 1891.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Mortlake Line", Rail Geelong. Retrieved 07/06/2011.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 10 July 2013

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