It is funny how quickly I recognised Rushworth. I believe the station area was purchased by the council which is why the tracks could not be removed. They were no longer owned by the railways department. I walked most of this at about the time it closed. On the day I walked to Colbinabbin they had a crew replacing a broken rail in the station yards. Like so many grain lines it remained viable as far as keeping the track was concerned but the Bridge over the Goulburn needed maintenance and that was too expensive to consider. So it closed. The silos at Stanhope were removed. The ones at Rushworth were removed to give space for a new and enlarged CFA depot. The old depot on the main road remains intact. The bridge over the channel on the Stanhope branch some 5km from Rushworth remained in place until quite recently. There is also one on the south side of the highway going to Rushworth that has been kept even though it is falling apart. I think that the rail trail goes around that leaving the remnants to rot in peace.
I would've loved to have seen it when the rails were still down. I've got nothing against tail trails but love seeing the history still there in person. It's cool to see how nature reclaims it over time too.
Broad gauge. So sad that a lot of Grain lines have closed. One at Yanac has gone which branched off at Nhill I believe. Another line I would have liked to have explored before its closure was the Timboon line in the south west district.
Yes it is sad. There are very few left with tracks still down too. I walked the Wahgunyah branch line several weeks ago from Springhurst to Rutherglen which still has tracks down. The vegetation has taken over there which made it interesting.
Honestly it's a shame to see just how many of these old lines were closed, in todays world these railways could be profitable again by getting more trucks off the roads and opening these towns up by allowing commuting by train, where I live near Somerville the Stony Point line used to have many sidings in the stations and branch lines including an extensive one that ran into HMAS Cerberus, all torn out now thanks to Jeff Kennet who also shut the Foster line that ran out though Cranbourne, wow that was a big mistake. Australia has a serious lack of rail infrastructure nowadays with little investment by state governments in improving rail freight. Victrack have allowed the entire network to fall into a state of disrepair, never had any of these issues when V/Line was in charge of maintenance. Thanks for posting such an interesting Video.
And with the sky-rocketing price of diesel and the fact that road trains are now allowed on a lot of public roads just goes to show how pivotal they could've been for freight.
Great video, have been through these towns several times in recent 18 months hoping to return for further exploration. Thankyou for your great work 👍👍. My Grandfather was in the 8th Light horse during WW1, was a soldier settler at Mystic Park in northern Victoria and worked for the Vic. Railways thereabouts and Swan Hill where he retired. Sometimes I wish I could time travel, so I can go back and witness these branchlines and stations in full working glory. I'm sure I'm not the only one, 🚂🚂 toot toot 👍👍
You were doing in this video what we call a "Rusty Rails" trip. A group of us started our "Rusty Rails" trips in 2009 alternating between the North and South Islands looking at where railways have been closed, lifted or altered. Videos are on my channel of live railways and photos are on my Flickr of these trips. This year we went to Tasmania. I am editing video of the this trip showing some of the places we saw on the way. Hi from NZ, Anthony
G'day Anthony thanks for stopping by. I love doing "rusty rails" trips and there are a few others on my channel, and I'll definitely take a look at yours.
and also their is some parts of the old Queenscliff line from when it was BG is still intact between Drysdale and Cerlwis there has been develpmont beside it at some points and the track has been buried by the group who look after the railtrail but the track is still there
Yes they were my relatives. It's a bit of a theme in my family. I served overseas myself also. This trip was as much a journey into my family's past as it was a railfan trip.
My grandfather would probably have known your Gt Grandfather. He was from Murchison & fought in WW1. He’s on the Murchison Honour Roll-Alexander Ewen Anderson
The honour role at Murchison was very full for such a small town. There must've been a lot of blokes there willing to help the cause. I'll have to have another look on my next trip through Murchison.
It is funny how quickly I recognised Rushworth. I believe the station area was purchased by the council which is why the tracks could not be removed. They were no longer owned by the railways department. I walked most of this at about the time it closed. On the day I walked to Colbinabbin they had a crew replacing a broken rail in the station yards. Like so many grain lines it remained viable as far as keeping the track was concerned but the Bridge over the Goulburn needed maintenance and that was too expensive to consider. So it closed. The silos at Stanhope were removed. The ones at Rushworth were removed to give space for a new and enlarged CFA depot. The old depot on the main road remains intact. The bridge over the channel on the Stanhope branch some 5km from Rushworth remained in place until quite recently. There is also one on the south side of the highway going to Rushworth that has been kept even though it is falling apart. I think that the rail trail goes around that leaving the remnants to rot in peace.
I would've loved to have seen it when the rails were still down. I've got nothing against tail trails but love seeing the history still there in person. It's cool to see how nature reclaims it over time too.
Broad gauge. So sad that a lot of Grain lines have closed.
One at Yanac has gone which branched off at Nhill I believe.
Another line I would have liked to have explored before its closure was the Timboon line in the south west district.
Yes it is sad. There are very few left with tracks still down too. I walked the Wahgunyah branch line several weeks ago from Springhurst to Rutherglen which still has tracks down. The vegetation has taken over there which made it interesting.
The Yanac line branched off at Jeparit, which is on the Dimboola to Rainbow line. cheers Andy in Adelaide.
Loved it. You took the location and breathed your story into it. Thanks for making this video.
And thanks for sharing it.
Honestly it's a shame to see just how many of these old lines were closed, in todays world these railways could be profitable again by getting more trucks off the roads and opening these towns up by allowing commuting by train, where I live near Somerville the Stony Point line used to have many sidings in the stations and branch lines including an extensive one that ran into HMAS Cerberus, all torn out now thanks to Jeff Kennet who also shut the Foster line that ran out though Cranbourne, wow that was a big mistake. Australia has a serious lack of rail infrastructure nowadays with little investment by state governments in improving rail freight. Victrack have allowed the entire network to fall into a state of disrepair, never had any of these issues when V/Line was in charge of maintenance. Thanks for posting such an interesting Video.
And with the sky-rocketing price of diesel and the fact that road trains are now allowed on a lot of public roads just goes to show how pivotal they could've been for freight.
Great video, have been through these towns several times in recent 18 months hoping to return for further exploration. Thankyou for your great work 👍👍.
My Grandfather was in the 8th Light horse during WW1, was a soldier settler at Mystic Park in northern Victoria and worked for the Vic. Railways thereabouts and Swan Hill where he retired.
Sometimes I wish I could time travel, so I can go back and witness these branchlines and stations in full working glory. I'm sure I'm not the only one, 🚂🚂 toot toot 👍👍
Thanks Stan. Sounds like your grandfather and my great grandfather could've crossed paths multiple times both in the military and railways.
In Victoria we don't call "Branch Lines" Spurs and we don't call "Points" switches.
My apologies. I'm still very new to this.
@@AllThingsOutdoors It's a sign of the times. Americanism sneaking in everywhere.
Exactly.
@@AllThingsOutdoors he could have advised what they are called......
Fantastic content, you put a lot of effort into making your videos visually appealing as well. Very entertaining.
Thanks. I really enjoy trying to tell a story with the adventure.
My grandfather was Station Master at Murchie East in the late 1950s or very early 1960s for a short time.
Sounds like it would've been fairly busy back in those days.
You were doing in this video what we call a "Rusty Rails" trip. A group of us started our "Rusty Rails" trips in 2009 alternating between the North and South Islands looking at where railways have been closed, lifted or altered. Videos are on my channel of live railways and photos are on my Flickr of these trips.
This year we went to Tasmania. I am editing video of the this trip showing some of the places we saw on the way.
Hi from NZ,
Anthony
G'day Anthony thanks for stopping by. I love doing "rusty rails" trips and there are a few others on my channel, and I'll definitely take a look at yours.
Old railway track coud be used of bike rail or motorbike run with bamboo pad in rail line
I think a rail trail idea was floated at one point
in the early ‘80s I travelled on a special on both branches but to Stanhope, the tip to Girgarre was closed at that time.
That would've been an experience to remember
Sweet sweet guitar & tone, under your Rushworth montage. Great video
Hey Phil. Yeah I thought the music was appropriate for the situation. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@AllThingsOutdoors Enjoyed the video, all together. Beautiful part of the world.
Until I actually researched it I didn't realise how many members of family actually lived over there.
I think you need a drone, excellent description, cheers,❤️
I have one now
@@AllThingsOutdoors looking forward to some drone shots , cheers 😀
the old south gippsland line still has lot of its structures still in place
Yep that one is on my list. Hopefully I can do it before it all becomes rail trail.
and also their is some parts of the old Queenscliff line from when it was BG is still intact between Drysdale and Cerlwis there has been develpmont beside it at some points and the track has been buried by the group who look after the railtrail but the track is still there
I am guessing all those Tilson names on the plaque were your relatives. Looks like your family made huge sacrifices to the state.
Yes they were my relatives. It's a bit of a theme in my family. I served overseas myself also. This trip was as much a journey into my family's past as it was a railfan trip.
@@AllThingsOutdoors Excellent. Thank you for reply.
Just discovered your channel.I'm especially interested in your railwat theme videos.
G'day Richard. I've actually watched quite a few of yours too. They're very informative.
@@AllThingsOutdoors Thanks.
My grandfather would probably have known your Gt Grandfather. He was from Murchison & fought in WW1. He’s on the Murchison Honour Roll-Alexander Ewen Anderson
The honour role at Murchison was very full for such a small town. There must've been a lot of blokes there willing to help the cause. I'll have to have another look on my next trip through Murchison.
Hey, Mate, great vid - was wondering about the other Tilson's on the Honor Role, what relation, if any, were they to your great grandfather?
Great great uncles I think and also my great grandfathers cousins. Thanks for watching.