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Australian Carbon Black Siding

Industry
Line: Geelong
Distance from Melbourne: 15.208km
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Opened: Sunday, 8 November 1964
Closed: Sunday, 19 August 1990

A siding was first provided for the Australian Carbon Black petrochemical works in 1964. The company hired a R class steam locomotive for use as a stationary boiler. The siding was abolished in August 1990, with the site was later being occupied largely by Cabot Australasia (a paint manufacturer) until demolition in 2006.

Events


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, 22 October 1967 Line duplicated Altona Junction - Laverton - Laverton

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