Laverton Signal Box
In 1899 Laverton was interlocked with a 12 lever frame on the platform and a 2 lever ground frame at the down end points. 1912 saw it replaced by a new 30 lever frame.
A relay panel replaced the mechanical frame in 1968 with the duplication of the line. The panel was moved into a new station building in 1969. Switchout facilities were provided in 1971 allowing trains to run when the signal panel was unstaffed.
A new panel was provided in 1985 with the opening of the Westona Line, and remote control from Newport was provided in 1986.
Events
| Friday, 26 May 1899 |
Interlocked with 12 lever frame on platform and 2 lever frame at Down end working the Down end points. |
| Wednesday, 26 June 1912 |
New 30 lever interlocked frame provided and auxiliary frame at Down end abolished. Siding A and B provided for crossing. |
| Sunday, 29 April 1928 |
Siding B connected to main line at Down end via motor operated points. |
| Sunday, 2 May 1965 |
Line duplicated Rock - Laverton. Panel provided to work points and signal at the Up end. |
| Friday, 1 December 1967 |
Access to Aircraft Siding via new line from Down end of yard. |
| Sunday, 18 February 1968 |
Back platform road provided. Mechanical frame replaced by relay panel. |
| Sunday, 1 June 1969 |
Relay panel relocated in new station building. |
| Sunday, 28 February 1971 |
Switch out facilities provided. When Laverton switched out all Up trains must run on West line, and all Down trains on East line, between Altona Junction and Werribee. |
| Friday, 15 February 1985 |
New panel provided. |
| Saturday, 11 October 1986 |
Control transferred to Newport. Local panel fitted with switchout lever. |
Line Opened
| Thursday, 25 June 1857 |
Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne |
| Saturday, 3 October 1857 |
Temporary Greenwich terminal and stub line closed. Geelong line now connected to the partially completed Williamstown line. A ferry complete the journey from Williamstown to Melbourne |
| Monday, 17 January 1859 |
Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
| Sunday, 1 September 1968 |
Line duplicated Laverton to Werribee |
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