Due to lack of photos of stations further North from here, this line section terminates at Ouyen. The line to Ouyen was opened from Woomelang in 1903, and became a junction station in 1912 when the branch line to Murrayville opened. A railmotor service was provided between Ouyen and Pinnaroo but ceased in 1968. The station was closed to passenger business in 1993 with the withdrawal of the Vinelander service to Mildura. The station is still used as a freight centre.
There is a comprehensive history of Ouyen, with yard diagrams, at Andrew Waugh’s VR History site. There are also more recent pictures of Ouyen at Vicrail Stations.
Geoff Winkler has also contributed some scenes from the late ’70s to our gallery.
VIC 3490, Australia
