Woodside railway line

Woodside railway line, Victoria
Woodside line map
Line details
Commenced	1888
Opened	8 February 1921 to Yarram, 16 December 1921 to Won Wron, 22 June 1923 to Woodside
Completed	June, 1923
Closed	26 May 1953 Yarram to Woodside, 26 October 1987 Alberton to Yarram
Fate	Great Southern Rail Trail to Yarram, demolished and sold off from Yarram to Woodside
Length	39.93 km (24.81 mi)
Stations	6
Tracks	Single
Former connections	Branched off South Gippsland line at Alberton
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Woodside railway line
Legend x20px x20px South Gippsland line at Alberton station Yarram Devon Calrossie Won Wron Napier Woodside

The Woodside railway line was a country branch line, in Victoria, Australia. The Woodside line was opened in three stages from 1921 to 1923. Most of the line was closed in 1953, with the remaining section to Yarram continuing in use until 1987.

History

The Woodside Line branched off the former South Gippsland line or Great Southern Railway, at Alberton Station. The line was well known for its sharp curves and spectacular scenery. It was also one of the last lines to offer a mixed passenger and goods service in Victoria.

The Woodside railway line was one of the last major branch lines to be constructed by the Victorian Railways. The line opened in 3 stages. The first, to Yarram, was opened on 8 February 1921, the second stage, to Won Wron, on 16 December 1921, and the third stage, on 22 June 1923, to Woodside.

The line continued in its initial configuration until 26 May 1953 when it was closed from Yarram to Woodside. The section of the branch to Yarram remained open until 26 October 1987 shortly after which the line was closed back to Welshpool.

After the closure to Welshpool the line sat idle until 1994 when it was dismantled and then converted to the Great Southern Rail Trail.

See also

• List of closed regional railway stations in Victoria
• Transportation in Australia