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On the 25th of April...

1862 (162 years ago):

· Woodend - Kyneton Line Opened
· Kyneton Station Opened

1890 (134 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive E376 entered service

1908 (116 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive B102 was withdrawn

1922 (102 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive C10 entered service

1924 (100 years ago):

· Tram W.279 entered service

1951 (73 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive Y101 entered service

2016 (8 years ago):

· VLocity Railcar 1317 entered service


In April...

1886:

VR adopts alphabetical classification of locos (138 years ago).

1889:

First Australian-built E-class, Y-class and New A-class locos built at Phoenix Foundry, Ballarat (135 years ago).

1966:

Vintage Train launched (Rail Scene Vic R-class video) (58 years ago).


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Sat, 19 Sep 2020 Major Construction Begins On Warrnambool Line Upgrade - "Improved reliability and more frequent rail services are a step closer for residents in South West Victoria, with work starting this week on signalling upgrades and a crossing loop as part of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade.
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