Franklin Street Signal Box

Franklin Street is where the suburban and country tracks diverge from North Melbourne into Southern Cross.
Events
Line Opened
January 17, 1859 | Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
January 20, 1922 | Line amplified to six tracks Southern Cross to Essendon Flyover |
Photos
Nine of 19 images found displayed. Click them to enlarge.
TPWS fitted to signals on the suburban tracks over Dudley StreetJanuary 20, 2019 |
Point rails marked for replacement at Franklin StreetJanuary 20, 2019 |
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Below the hump, goods lines in foreground, suburban lines behindAugust 22, 2009 |
Signal boxJanuary 25, 2009 |
Signal box and junction from the southOctober 21, 2008 |
Looking north towards Dudley StreetOctober 21, 2008 |
Gauntlet track over Dudley StreetDual gauge standard and broad gauge, looking north. October 21, 2008 |
Looking north over Dudley Street to the North Melbourne Crossovers and the flyoverThe North Melbourne Crossovers were installed in 2001, they allow trains from Southern Cross to access North Melbourne platforms 5 and 6 October 21, 2008 |