Laverton Signal Box
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
May 26, 1899 | Interlocked with 12 lever frame on platform and 2 lever frame at Down end working the Down end points. |
June 26, 1912 | New 30 lever interlocked frame provided and auxiliary frame at Down end abolished. Siding A and B provided for crossing. |
April 29, 1928 | Siding B connected to main line at Down end via motor operated points. |
May 2, 1965 | Line duplicated Rock - Laverton. Panel provided to work points and signal at the Up end. |
December 1, 1967 | Access to Aircraft Siding via new line from Down end of yard. |
February 18, 1968 | Back platform road provided. Mechanical frame replaced by relay panel. |
June 1, 1969 | Relay panel relocated in new station building. |
February 28, 1971 | Switch out facilities provided. When Laverton switched out all Up trains must run on West line, and all Down trains on East line, between Altona Junction and Werribee. |
February 15, 1985 | New panel provided. |
October 11, 1986 | Control transferred to Newport. Local panel fitted with switchout lever. |
Line Opened
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 1, 1968 | Line duplicated Laverton to Werribee |