Outtrim railway line
Former railway line in Victoria, Australia
- Korumburra
- Outtrim
- 4 former stations
- 1 proposed station
- 8 former siding
- Korumburra to Coal Creek on 28 October 1892 (1892-10-28)
- Jumbunna Junction to Jumbunna on 7 May 1894 (1894-05-07)
- Strezlecki Junction to Strezlecki Siding on 1 June 1894 (1894-06-01)
- Jumbunna to Outtrim on 5 February 1896 (1896-02-05)
- Austral Siding to Strezlecki Siding on 19 June 1911 (1911-06-19)
- Strezlecki Junction to Austral Siding on 10 May 1951 (1951-05-10)
- Jumbunna to Outtrim on 4 September 1951 (1951-09-04)
- Jumbunna Junction to Jumbunna on 30 September 1953 (1953-09-30)
- Korumburra to Coal Creek on 15 April 1959 (1959-04-15)
Korumburra to ...
- Outrim: 10.522 km (6.54 mi)
- Coal Creek Siding: 1.728 km (1.07 mi)
- Strezlecki Siding: 4.897 km (3.04 mi)
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The Outtrim railway line is a closed railway situated in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It was a 6-mile (10 km) branch of the former South Gippsland railway (also known as Great Southern Railway) and connected with the main line near Korumburra railway station. The line was primarily built to allow the exploitation of black coal deposits in the Outtrim area.
History
The line was opened in two stages; from Korumburra to Jumbunna on 7 May 1894, and from Jumbunna to Outtrim on 5 February 1896. On 28 October 1892 a short 1-mile (2 km) branch to the Coal Creek coalfield was opened, connecting with the Outtrim line just south of Korumburra station.[1]
The Outtrim line was closed in two stages; on 4 September 1951 from Jumbunna to Outtrim, and on 1 October 1953 from Jumbunna to Korumburra.[1] The closure came at a time when the Victorian government was closing many short branch lines throughout the state.
The Jumbunna railway embankment[2] and viaduct[3] are listed in the Victorian Heritage Inventory.
Station histories
| Station | Opened[4] | Closed[4] | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korumburra | 2 June 1891 | 15 December 1994 | 103 years | |
| 15 December 1994 | 16 January 2016 | 21 years | Tourist service | |
| Coal Creek Siding | 28 October 1892 | 15 April 1959 | 66 years | |
| Korumburra & Jeetho Siding | ? | ? | ? | |
| Silkstone Siding | ? | ? | ? | Never fully built |
| Wynne's Siding | ? | ? | ? | |
| Newcastle | - | - | - | Planned, never built |
| New Extended Siding | ? | ? | ? | Formerly Sunbeam Collieries Siding |
| Austral Siding | ? | 10 May 1951 | ? | Formerly Black Diamond |
| Strezlecki Siding | 1 June 1894 | 19 June 1911 | 17 years | |
| Jumbunna | 7 May 1894 | 30 September 1953 | 59 years | |
| Jumbynna Coal Co Siding | 5 February 1896 | June 1952 | 56 years | |
| Outtrim North | 5 February 1896 | 4 September 1951 | 55 years | |
| Outtrim | 5 February 1896 | 4 September 1951 | 55 years |
See also
References
- ^ a b Harrigan, Leo J. (1962). Victorian Railways to '62. Melbourne: Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board. p. 287.
- ^ "Jumbunna Railway Embankment, Victorian Heritage Inventory Number H8021-0042". Victorian Heritage Database. Heritage Victoria.
- ^ "Jumbunna Railway Line Viaduct, Victorian Heritage Inventory Number H8021-0041". Victorian Heritage Database. Heritage Victoria.
- ^ a b "Vicsig – Outtrim line". vicsig.net. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
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