Avenel Railway Station, Victoria
History
Avenel station opened with the line on 20 November 1872, with a 200 feet (61 m) long platform, temporary station buildings and a large goods shed. In 1875, the goods shed was destroyed by fire, and was replaced in the following year. A permanent station building was provided in 1881, which had been replaced by the 1970s.
Platform 1, which faced the former broad gauge track on the eastern side, was originally on a loop siding off the main line, with the main line slewed to its present location during rationalisation of the yard.
In 1972, No. 4 road was abolished, with No. 5 road renumbered to No. 4 road. By December 1991, No. 4 road and siding "B" were abolished. Further sidings and roads were abolished in July 1997, as well as all signals, effectively leaving Avenel as a "through" station.
As part of the North East Rail Revitalisation Project, a second platform was constructed on the 1960s built standard gauge line, in conjunction with the standard gauge conversion of the existing broad gauge track. It was completed in August 2010.
The station is now under the care of a group of local volunteers, who meet every Friday morning to maintain the station and surrounding gardens. They have also restored the building, including the McKenzie & Holland lever frame.
Former station Mangalore was located between Avenel and Seymour, while Monea, Locksley, Longwood and Creighton stations were located between Avenel and Euroa.
Platforms and services
Avenel has one island platform with two faces. It is serviced by V/Line Albury line services.
Platform 1:
- Albury line services to Southern Cross
Platform 2:
- Albury line services to Albury
Gallery
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A McKenzie & Holland lever frame which was used at Avenel station, October 2007 -
Southbound view of Platform 2, December 2008 -
Southbound view from Platform 1, including waiting shelters, July 2018
References
- ^ Avenel Vicsig
- ^ Turton, Keith W (1973). Six and a Half Inches From Destiny. Australian Railway Historical Society. p. 96. ISBN 0-85849-012-9.
- ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. November 1997. p. 354.
- ^ Program of Works South Improvement Alliance
- ^ $500 million rail link upgrade for Victoria's north-east The Age 30 May 2008
- ^ North East rail project will bring local and national benefits Archived 29 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine Australian Rail Track Corporation 13 March 2009
- ^ "Stationeers Program". Sustainability Victoria. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ Albury – Melbourne Public Transport Victoria
