Birchip railway station
Birchip is a closed railway station, on the Mildura railway line, in the town of Birchip, Victoria, Australia. It is 389 km from Southern Cross station, in Melbourne.
Birchip | |
|---|---|
| Line(s) | Mildura |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Closed |
| History | |
| Opened | 1893 |
| Closed | 12 September 1993 |
In late 1987, a number of changes occurred at Birchip,[1] including the No.2 track booked out of service, and the abolition of a number of plunger locked points and signals, with a new Up signal provided, located at the Down end of the Wycheproof Road level crossing.[1] Also provided around this time was a crossing loop.[1] Further alterations occurred in March 1990, including the removal of a number of signal posts and Annett locks.[2]
References
- "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. March 1988. p. 89.
- "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. July 1990. p. 217.
External links
- Melway map at street-directory.com.au
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald | Mildura line | Ouyen | ||
| List of closed railway stations in Victoria | ||||
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