Good Morning Coleraine!
The Hamilton to Coleraine branch line opened in 1888, closed in 1977. Features of the line included 15 bridges (3 major works) and several massive embankments and cuttings. About 22 miles in length.
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The Hamilton to Coleraine branch line opened in 1888, closed in 1977. Features of the line included 15 bridges (3 major works) and several massive embankments and cuttings. About 22 miles in length.
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Passengers waiting for train, Hamilton Railway Station, circa 1920
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Cavendish opened 1915 was extended to Balmoral in 1920. So this is probably c. 1915-1919
Museums Victoria Collections collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/795864
Cavendish opened 1915 was extended to Balmoral in 1920. So this is probably c. 1915-1919
"RAILWAY STATION, COLERAINE, VICTORIA." viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE8821… via @Library_Vic
Stunning photograph.
R315 0-6-0 built Phoenix Ballarat c. 1885. This class became known as Old R class. Last #317 was scrapped in 1944.
Stunning photograph.
R315 0-6-0 built Phoenix Ballarat c. 1885. This class became known as Old R class. Last #317 was scrapped in 1944.
Coleraine c. 1928
AEC rail motor. Daily service, possibly the first RM service.
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AEC rail motor. Daily service, possibly the first RM service.
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Coleraine Railway station
T375 at Coleraine Victoria Australia on the 9 October 1975
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T375 at Coleraine Victoria Australia on the 9 October 1975
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The visitor information Centre at Coleraine is in the old railway station.
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Coleraine Station Building West End viewed from Track South Side
Weston Langford 29 September 1998
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Weston Langford 29 September 1998
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Coleraine Junction, three way - Coleraine, Portland and Penshurt lines. A short distance south of Hamilton.
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A wooden trestle rail bridge over the Grange Burn at Hamilton on the Coleraine line. 2014.
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The line is now a reserve.
Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Reserve Map
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The entire 37km of the trail is a freely accessible (Public) walking & cycling Conservation Reserve.
Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Reserve Map
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The entire 37km of the trail is a freely accessible (Public) walking & cycling Conservation Reserve.
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