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Laverton Signal Box

Signal Box
Line: Geelong
Opened: Friday, 26 May 1899

In 1899 Laverton was interlocked with a 12 lever frame on the platform and a 2 lever ground frame at the down end points. 1912 saw it replaced by a new 30 lever frame.

A relay panel replaced the mechanical frame in 1968 with the duplication of the line. The panel was moved into a new station building in 1969. Switchout facilities were provided in 1971 allowing trains to run when the signal panel was unstaffed.

A new panel was provided in 1985 with the opening of the Westona Line, and remote control from Newport was provided in 1986.

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, 1 September 1968 Line duplicated Laverton to Werribee

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