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A video where I talk about the Hurstbridge line for 40 minutes! (youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by a1studmuffin@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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Not my video, but saw this on YouTube and somehow ended up watching it from start to end.

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[–] Lineman@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There was a significant gold mine in Diamond Creek. I'm sure the line there branched off to the mine once upon time. It's a shame they could not keep it intact for tourism purposes.

[–] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah he hints at it towards the end of the video - would love to explore some of the remnants one day.