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Apex Quarries
Opened in 1982, this siding serves the adjacent Boral asphalt plant. Crushed stone is delivered by rail in hoppers from the Apex Quarry at Kilmore East. An under track conveyor is provided for the discharge of the stone. The mainline connection was altered as part of the Corio Independent Goods Line works of 2008.
Events
Line Opened
| Saturday, 1 November 1856 | Line opened Lara to Geelong |
| 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, 8 February 1959 | Line duplicated Corio to North Geelong A |
Photos
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Conveyor used to pile up gravel at the asphalt plant |
The asphalt plant itself |
Conveyor used to pile up gravel at the asphalt plant |
Conveyor used to pile up gravel at the asphalt plant |
Gravel piles and the asphalt plant |
Asphalt plant |
Asphalt plant |
Undertrack equipment for unloading rail hoppers |