Re: South Melbourne Line

[jshugg@westpac.com.au]

In article <9081tm$kim$1@arachne.labyrinth.net.au>,
  "Paul Hambleton" <P.Hambleton@bom.gov.au> wrote:
> Its absolutely true! In fact the bridge serviced two lines - the St.
Kilda
> line (via Sth. Melbourne and Albert Park) and Port Melbourne. The Port
> Melbourne (Sandridge) line was I think the first railway in Victoria.

... and in fact the first steam operated railway in Australia, opened
in 1854. Both lines were closed c1987 and reopened shortly after as
light rail lines, connecting to the tramway network not far from the
old rail bridge.

James


Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
Before you buy.