Lara Signal Box
In 1899 Lara was interlocked with a 12 lever frame located in the station building and a 2 lever ground frame for the points at the Up end. This was replaced in 1912 when a new 30 lever frame was provided.
In 1926 a new signal bay was provided, as well as a new 35 lever frame due to a fire. This remained until 1973 when a control panel with switchout facilities was provided.
The local panel was abolished in 2006 when a new Computer Based Interlocking was provided, with control relocated to the Geelong Signal Control Centre.
Events
May 3, 1899 | Opened |
Line Opened
November 1, 1856 | Line opened Lara to Geelong |
June 25, 1857 | Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne |
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
September 19, 1981 | Line duplicated Lara to Corio |