Spotswood Signal Box
Spotswood box was opened in 1890 with a No 6 pattern rocker frame, with 19 levers and a gate wheel. It was located at the up side of the station next to the Hudson Road level crossing.
In 1913 the frame was extended to 22 levers, and in 1947 a 2 lever panel was provided to control points on the power station branch. In 1977 the frame was altered due to the provision of remote control from Newport A.
Boom barriers were provided at Hall Street in 1986, removing the gate wheel from the signal box. In 1995 switch out facilities were provided. The box was closed in the 2001 when the last remaining sidings at Spotswood for the glass works were disconnected.
Events
| May 23, 1890 | Opened |
| January 1, 2001 | Closed |
Line Opened
| October 3, 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 |
| January 17, 1859 | Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
| (January 19, 1887) | Line duplicated Yarraville to Spotswood |
Photos
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Street side of the up platform |
Front view of the signal box |
Burnt out back wall of the signal box |
Front view of the signal box |
Hudson Street level crossing |
Hudson Street level crossing |
Overview |
Overview from the north |
Hudson Street level crossing |