Bairnsdale railway line, Victoria facts for kids
The Bairnsdale railway line is an important train line in Victoria, Australia. It's a regional line, meaning it connects bigger towns and cities outside of the main metropolitan area. This line starts where the Pakenham city train line ends. For a while in the 1990s, electric trains from Melbourne even ran as far as Warragul on this line. The Bairnsdale railway line has 24 different stations along its route.
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What is the Bairnsdale Railway Line?
The Bairnsdale railway line is a key part of Victoria's train network. It helps people travel between Melbourne's outer suburbs and the eastern parts of Victoria. This line is used by passenger trains, but it also helps move goods and supplies. It's a vital link for communities along its path.
Exploring the Stations
The Bairnsdale railway line has many stations. Some of these stations are very busy, while others are smaller. The list below shows all the stations on the line. Stations marked in bold are the very first or last stops on the line. Stations in italic have staff working there at least some of the time.
Stations on the Line
The line officially begins after the Pakenham metropolitan line.
- Pakenham
- Nar Nar Goon
- Tynong
- Garfield
- Bunyip
- Longwarry
- Drouin
- Warragul
- (Nilma, closed)
- (Darnum, closed)
- Yarragon
- Trafalgar
- Moe
- (Herne's Oak, unmanned crossing loop)
- Morwell
- Traralgon
- (Flynn, Closed)
- Rosedale
- (Kilmany, Closed)
- (Fulham, Closed)
- Sale
- (Montgomery, Closed)
- (Stratford Junction, Closed)
- Stratford
- (Munro, Closed)
- (Fernbank, Closed)
- (Lindenow, Closed)
- (Hillside, Closed)
- Bairnsdale
Past Connections: Branch Lines
In the past, the Bairnsdale railway line had many smaller lines branching off it. These were called branch lines. They connected the main line to other towns and areas. For example, there were lines from Warragul to Noojee, and from Moe to Walhalla. Another line went from Morwell to Mirboo North. There was also a line from Traralgon to Stratford Junction. A short line even went from Bairnsdale to the Bairnsdale Wharf. All these branch lines are now closed.
Timber Tramways
Besides the main railway lines, there were also many timber tramways. These were smaller tracks used to carry timber. They connected to many of the stations between Pakenham and Yarragon. These tramways helped transport wood from forests to sawmills or to the main railway line for further transport.
