Footscray B Signal Box
Signal Box
Line: Geelong
Opened: Sunday, 11 January 1885
Closed: Sunday, 14 July 1957
Footscray B box was opened in 1885 in conjunction with the hand gates at Napier Street. Provided with a 5 lever frame, it was located on the down side of the crossing.
By 1899 the frame had 12 levers. In 1927 automatic signalling left the box only controlling the home signals for the gates. It was abolished in 1957 with the replacement of the gates by a road underpass.
Events
Line Opened
| Monday, 17 January 1859 |
Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
| (Wednesday, 19 January 1887) |
Line duplicated Footscray to Yarraville |
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