Balmattum is a closed station located in the township of
Balmattum, on the
North East railway in
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
,
Australia. It had a single platform on the eastern side of the broad gauge line, with the standard gauge running behind.
The station opened in 1889 for firewood traffic, with numerous sawmills located in the immediate area, with passenger facilities were first provided in 1890.
In 1916 the yard was rebuilt with a new platform and signal box, three road yard, and a goods siding. The station was closed to all traffic except wagon loads in 1965,
and today there is little left of the station.
References
Disused railway stations in Victoria (state)
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