Re: Second rate Melbourne stations

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Chris Brownbill wrote:

> Daniel Bowen wrote:
> >
> > Michael Kurkowski wrote:
> > > It would be interesting to note any other stations within the metro area (or
> > > at least within 100km of Melbourne) that once existed that dont any more. Not
> > > including those on lines that have been closed. A few that i can think of off
> > > hand are, those mentioned above, and also Somerton, and Campbellfield.
> >
> > Wasn't there a station last century just north of the Yarra (between
> > Richmond and South Yarra), called something like Cremorne??
> >
> > Daniel
>
> There was Pic-Nic which was the original terminus of the line which today runs
> to Ringwood.  It was on the West bank of the Yarra - between todays Burnley and
> Hawthorn.

Pic Nic opened 24 Sep 1860 with line and closed 18 Jul 1898. Line terminated at Pic
Nic until 13 Apr 1861.

> What about Princes Bridge - do you count that?

Not really.

> Wasn't there a temporary station at the MCG for the Olympics?

Never heard of one.

David Langley.