Knott's Siding
Knott's Siding was a railway siding on the Erica narrow gauge line in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The siding opened with the line. After the closure of nearby Murie station in April 1914, the siding was opened to passenger traffic.[1]
Knott's Siding | |
|---|---|
| Line(s) | Walhalla |
| Platforms | 0 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Closed |
| History | |
| Opened | 3 May 1910 |
| Closed | June 1941 |
In 1922 a second siding was opened on the Knott's Siding known as Fullwood's Siding, this operated until 1941. The main Knott's Siding was closed in 1922, and was used only as a shunt from Fullwood's siding.[2]
References
- "Victorian Railways Easter Excursions". The Argus. 9 April 1914.
- Russell, Bill. "Knotts Siding". Victorian Government Narrow Gauge Railways. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica | Walhalla line | O'Shea and Bennett's Siding | ||
| List of closed railway stations in Victoria | ||||
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