YEA-MANSFIELD RAILWAY

MELBA HIGHWAY YEA, MURRINDINDI SHIRE

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    YEA-MANSFIELD RAILWAY - History

    As a part of the state Government's initiative, through the Railway Construction Act 1884, to construct new rail lines in an attempt to increase economic development in regional areas, the Yea - Mansfield (1891) line was one of 53 to be constructed in the late 1800s. It was used as a goods and services route, taking in merchandise, farming equipment and general freight and transporting produce out up until 1978 when it closed.

    Interpretation of Site

    YEA-MANSFIELD RAILWAY - Interpretation of Site

    Redundant railway infrastructure - former Yea-Mansfield Railway.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    YEA-MANSFIELD RAILWAY - Heritage Inventory Description

    Railway embankment running along the eastern side of the Melba Hwy, south of Yea, for approx. 5km. contains some remnants of tracking although most has been removed. The land form and earthworths (embankment and cuttings) remian visually distinct in the landscape.

    Railway embankment and cuttings. Bridge abutments and footings. Associated artefacts - some sleepers, tracking & studs. Calverts running through embankment.

    Physical Conditions: Low level of intactness, moderate - high intensity.

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    FORMER YEA RAILWAY STATION

    

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    Former St Luke's Church of England & Organ

    

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    Former Yea & Mansfield Dairy Co Ltd

    

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