North Geelong A Signal Box
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
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Opened: December 20, 1903
Closed: August 13, 2006
Opened in 1903, North Geelong A was provided with a 18 lever frame to control the new loop line connection to the Ballarat line. The next few years more sidings being connected to the frame, with 5 levers being added to the frame in 1915.
In 1922 the box was replaced, with a new 53 lever frame being provided, and more sidings being provided in the area. 1959 saw the alteration of the Loop line Junction, and more alterations were carried out to the box.
The next change was in 2001 when remote control of Corio / North Shore was provided, with the relocation of the Westinghouse Westcad terminal from Corio Station.
In June 2005 the Regional Fast Rail project saw the rationalisation of North Geelong A, with control of the main line being transferred to the Geelong Signal Control Centre, the only local control remaining being the exit from North Geelong yard. This was also transferred to a new remote controlled interlocking in August 2006, and the box was decommissioned.
Events
| December 20, 1903 | Opened |
| August 13, 2006 | Closed |
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
| April 30, 1922 | Line duplicated North Geelong A to North Geelong B |
| February 8, 1959 | Line duplicated Corio to North Geelong A |
Safeworking
| December 20, 1903 | North Geelong A opened. Large Electric Staff section now Lara - North Geelong A - North Geelong B |
| March 12, 1906 | North Geelong A closed. Large Electric Staff section now Lara - North Geelong B |
| October 18, 1911 | North Geelong A opened. Large Electric Staff section now Lara - North Geelong A - North Geelong B |
| January 8, 1914 | Corio opened. Large Electric Staff section now Corio - North Geelong A |
| (April 27, 1914) | Miniature Electric Staff provided Corio - North Geelong A - North Geelong B |
| April 30, 1922 | Double Line Block provided North Geelong A - North Geelong B |
| August 26, 1928 | Automatic and Track Control provided Corio - North Geelong A |
| June 22, 1941 | Track Block provided North Geelong A - North Geelong B |
Photos
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 The signal box from the overpassMarch 11, 2007 |
 Wooden signal box and brick relay roomMarch 11, 2007 |
 Viewed from the southMarch 11, 2007 |
Related Locations
- North Geelong C Signal Box
- North Geelong Station
- North Geelong B Signal Box
- North Geelong Junction
- North Geelong Yard
- North Geelong Junction (Loop Line)