The Deer Park Railway Station opened the 2nd April 1884 as the Kororoit Railway Station, built with the Serviceton line. Early facilities included three‑road yard, passenger platform on the southern track, goods platform on the northern track, interlocked signal box. It functioned as a crossing loop on what was then a single‑track railway. Renamed Deer Park Railway Station on the 3rd December 1889, reflecting the district’s identity shaped by the Melbourne Hunt Club and the explosives industry. The Railway Station was completely rebuilt as an elevated station as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). The new station opened on the 24th April 2023.During the 1980s and 1990s, the station’s poor condition and lack of adequate facilities attracted increasing media scrutiny. These photographs from The Advocate formed part of a sustained campaign urging the State Government and the Department of Transport to finally upgrade Deer Park’s facilities.Deer Park Railway Station 514.2deer park railway station, deer park

Photocopy of advertisement for auction sale of township allotments in Railway Park Estate, Ringwood, on Saturday 30th April (1887?), with terms of sale and location map.Subdivision map includes Pitt Street and Main Ferntree Gully Road (later Bedford Road). (Agents) Greig & Murray, Thompson Moore & Son, Auctioneers.

Collage of clipped lettering and map pasted to orange coloured card depicting Railway Park Estate subdivision sale. Handwritten names associated with allotments and notation of sale date - 30 November, 1887. Subdivision plan with pink shading highlighting 73 allotments in Ferntree Gully Road (later Bedford Road) and Pitt Street, Ringwood. Handwritten names associated with allotments include Arthur Wiseman, T. Grant, J.J. Miller, M. Dickson, G.G. Miller, J. Frost, J.K. Turnbul, J.W. Davis, William Aldridge. Additional hand-drawn map on cardboard backing labeled Allotments for Sale at Ringwood - Part of Crown Allotment 17.

35mm Colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue stepped)diamond valley railway, eltham lower park

35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 9) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, diamond vlley railway, eltham lower park

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencydiamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencydiamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencydiamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Black and white photograph of Diamond Valley Miniature Railway with a train at the station in the early 1960seltham, diamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Colour photograph of the train turntable and William G. Pert Railway Workshops of the Diamond Valley miniature railway. A number of locomotives are visible.eltham, diamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Kids of all ages enjoy the Miniature Railway. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p163 On Sundays in Eltham thousands of children, mums, dads and grandparents can be seen travelling around Lower Eltham Park in tiny trains. They are among the two and half million passengers who have travelled on the Diamond Valley Railway since it officially began in 1961. The miniature railway originally operated from the 1940s at Chelsworth Park, Ivanhoe, until flooding caused it to be moved to the Eltham Lower Park in 1959. The railway is modelled on the 1920s era – the heyday of passenger rail travel – and the trains are built on a scale of two inches to the foot (1/6). Although not exact replicas, trains include models of the Spirit of Progress, Puffing Billy, The Overland, Dog Boxes, Vic Rail S class, G class and a NSW 81 Class. The three and a half kilometres of track is set amongst native plants and picnic areas. A friendly hoot or the clang of a bell occasionally punctuates the tranquillity as a train emerges from a treed bend with passengers excitedly waving to onlookers. For $3 the train takes you on a 13-minute two-kilometre ride. Passengers sit in single file in the narrow train, which clatters along tracks built to the scale of the Australian narrow gauge of three feet six inches (1.1m). These are used in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. Safety standards are stringently kept. Even before you buy a ticket notices tell you that you must wear closed shoes. You can even borrow these, and you are given a pair of socks for the ride! Blue-overalled volunteers check tickets, see you aboard, and drive the train. They are mainly retired men who can at last devote their time to what little boys dream of – playing with trains. Passengers are instructed in safe behaviour, then the station master waves a white flag and off we go. The guard sits at the back with his whistle and green flag at the ready. The winding track, fringed by native trees and bushes planted by volunteers, stands on crown land managed by Nillumbik Council. The train clatters along the track and crosses a bridge over a drain elevated by name to The Blow Fly Creek. We pass by Meadmore Junction at a speed of three kilometres an hour. Then on through a tunnel, accompanied by squeals of delight, and after a few moments of blackness, light glimmers at the end. On we go, past the original platform, along another route past busy Main Road through Pine Creek Station, over a bridge and through another tunnel with more screams of delight.Then a signal stops us before the ‘all clear’ to return to our original point of departure. The railway services its passengers – the largest number of any miniature railway in Australia – with a fleet including: six diesel locomotives, three steam locomotives, eight sets of passenger cars and one battery electric Dog Box set. Members also privately own 20 locomotives and powered carriage sets as well as four carriage sets.1 All the trains are stored on-site in workshops, sheds and a tunnel. The railway is entirely run by volunteers, so that all ticket money is used for maintenance and extensions, and some goes to local charities. Since 1991, the entire railway has been rebuilt, including an upgraded signalling system. About half of the 120 volunteer members are active with about 35 working each Sunday, and a dozen or so working every Wednesday. Members are trained to positions of station assistant, booking officer, train guard, train driver or signalman. Members construct new carriages and locomotives as well as maintaining track, signalling and rolling stock.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond valley railway, eltham lower park

Coloured photo of Blackburn Railway Station area. New third track and platform being added for a terminus while Box Hill Railway station alterations are made.blackburn railway station, car park

These photographs were taken by the The Advocate Newspaper after the City of Sunshine Mayor Bernard Reilly complained about the state of the Albion Station Car Park with the overgrown thistles, and the overflow of cars using the station into the surrounding streetsThese photographs provide a glimpse of the Albion Railway Station and its car park with the John Darling Flour Mills in the background.Bernard Reilly Ten Pin Bowling Centre Car Park St. Albans Road 13th March 1991 Sharon Cavanaghsunshine ten pin bowling, ballarat road, sunshine, albion railway station, john darling flour mills, albion, bernard reilly

Digital copy of black and white photographedith rowe, eltham lower park, jenni mitchell, diamond valley railway

Digital copy of black and white photographedith rowe, eltham lower park, jenni mitchell, diamond valley railway

Digital copy of black and white photographedith rowe, eltham lower park, jenni mitchell, diamond valley railway

Part of a slide show presentation "A Trip Down the Diamond Creek" by Russell Yeoman to the Eltham District Historical Society meeting of 14 Nov. 200135mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteeltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Part of a slide show presentation "A Trip Down the Diamond Creek" by Russell Yeoman to the Eltham District Historical Society meeting of 14 Nov. 200135mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteeltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Part of a slide show presentation "A Trip Down the Diamond Creek" by Russell Yeoman to the Eltham District Historical Society meeting of 14 Nov. 200135mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteeltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Part of a slide show presentation "A Trip Down the Diamond Creek" by Russell Yeoman to the Eltham District Historical Society meeting of 14 Nov. 200135mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteeltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Originally contained in a 'magnetic' photo album believed to have been donated by Mr Eric Stephenson, Jingalong, 110 Ryans Road, Eltham, Vic. 3095; relocated to archival safe storage.Two colour photographseltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Originally contained in a 'magnetic' photo album believed to have been donated by Mr Eric Stephenson, Jingalong, 110 Ryans Road, Eltham, Vic. 3095; relocated to archival safe storage.Eight colour photographseltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Shire of Eltham Archives Series 13, Photograph Album, 1985. Originally contained in a 2-ring PVC binder and document sleevesFive colour photographsseries 13, shire of eltham archives, diamond valley railway

One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the station taken from the car park on west side of Springvale Road, north of railway line behind Recreation Centre. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road, nunawading recreation centre

For many years the level crossing at Deer Park held at the ever increasing traffic in the area. It was also the scene of a number of level crossing accidents. The project also built a new station.3345.01 - Station Road - Mt. Derrimut Road Deer Park Level Crossing Removal End Of Our Level Crossing Woes.jpg 3345.02 - Station Road - Mt. Derrimut Road Deer Park Level Crossing Removal What A Train Wreck.jpg 3345.03 - Station Road - Mt. Derrimut Road Deer Park Level Crossing Removal Mark Knight Cartoon.jpg 3345.04 - Station Road - Mt. Derrimut Road Deer Park Level Crossing Removal - Level Crossing Will Be Gone By July 2023.jpg 3345.05 - Station Road - Mt. Derrimut Road Deer Park Level Crossing Removal - Dear Park Station Wins National Landscape Award.jpgstation road , mt. derrimut road, deer park, railway, railway station, deer park railway station

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 9th February 1977 Report of the Town Clerk Subsidies Rainbow Workshop Proposed Community Health Regional Planning Western Region Commission Proposal Co-Ordination Committee Proposed Regional Library Service Payment of Allowances to Councillors Employment of Unemployed Proposed Closure of Roads Railway Land Alexandra Avenue and Service Street Request for Inquiry into M.M.B.W. Operations Turkish Disaster Appeal Request for Financial Assistance Proposed Assignment of Lease The Hub Lease of land Scout Hall Lowe Crescent Loan Funds Financial Reports Castley Hall Financial Statement Transfer of Loan Funds not now Required for the Purpose for which they were borrowed either in part or full Future of Australian Assistance Plan Proposed Name Railway Station Deer Park Land Transfers for Sealing Proposed purchase of Garbage Tip Sunshine Tip Agreement with Councils Associated Matters Development of School Grounds Agrrements Use of Facilities by Ratepayers Proposed Liquor Licence Albion Rovers Soccer Club Subsidies for Welfare Officers and Elderly Citizens Clubs Proposed Name Part of St. Albans by City of Keilor St. Albans West North of the Albanvale Estate to Kurung Acquisition of Tip Site Sunshine Tip from Albion Reid Pty Ltd Sale of land Laurel Street to Education Department Proposed Indoor Heated Swimming Pool Report of Chief Health Inspector Ant Spray Authorisation of Doctor for Immunisation / Vaccination Procedures Application for Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrate Court Food Sampling Apex Project City of Sunshine Nuisance Conditions Arising from the Continued Use of Vancant Land at Lot 272 Beela Court Sunshine West as a Trucking Depot Removal of Dwelling Outside of the Municipality Commonwealth Property Ashley Street to Port Arlington Proposed Disposal of Refuse By-Law Report of the Medical Officer of Health Holiday Activities in the Children's Section of the Library Report of the Federal Government's Committee of Inquiry into Public Libraries March 1976 Report of the City Engineer Certificate of Completion Private Street Scheme Right of Way Between Princess Street & Main Road East St. Albans Flat Development Control Vehicle Fleet Compound at Municipal Offices Tool Kits for Apprentice Mechanics Security Compound at Garbage Tip Sunshine Tip Purchase Four-Wheel Drive Tractor Parks & Recreation Land Use Permit Application Greyhound Training Establishment 5 Vule Street Land Use Permit Application Flats 15 Bardsley Street Land Use Permit Application Service Premises Caretaker's Dwelling Lot 80 Porter Road Deer Park Land Use Permit Application Community Health Centre Andrea Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Detached House Lot 2 Main Road East, Sunshine Avenue & McIntyre Road Land Use Permit Application Detached House Lot 376 Doherty Street Land Use Permit Application Extension Existing Shop and Dwelling 82 Glengala Road Land Use Permit Application Subdivision & Detached Houses Glenmaggie Drive Land Use Permit Application Temporary Storage of Equipment and Machinery Lot 493 Fairbairn Road Land Use Permit Flats 17 St. Albans Road Land Use Permit Application Regional Depot Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works St. Albans Road Re-Zoning 843 Ballarat Road Deer Park Land Use Permit Application Presbytery and Church Addition to Existing Church and School St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church & St. Peter Chanel Primary School Lot 59 Ballarat Road Deer Park Land Use Permit Application Garden Shed & Car Port Addition to Flats 9 Yarmouth Avenue Land Use Permit Application Holy Eucharist Primary School Oleander Drive Plan of Subdivision St. Albans Road Orama Street Child Care Centre Preparations of Plans Alteration to Bus Stop Route 416 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Land Use Permit Application Factory Lot 63 Munro Street Land Use Permit Application Extension to Existing Hall Sunshine United Cricket Club Selwyn Park Land Use Permit Application Factory & Storage Area Lots 101 & 102 Davies Avenue Land Use Permit Application Factory Lot 50 Cromer Avenue Land Use Permit Application Garage Extension 64 - 66 Monash Street Land Use Permit Application Recreation Buildings Additon to Existing Factory Australian Tube Mills Pty Ltd Hawthorn Avenue Land Use Permit Application Display of Goods in Conjunction with Petrol Filling Station 359 Ballarat Road Braybrook Land Use Permit Application 359 Ballarat Road General Engineering Lot 262 and Part Lots 258, 259 & 260 Rothray Avenue Land Use Permit Application Indoor Training Centre Lot 7 Mullenger Street Land Use Permit Application Extension to Existing Factory Ayton Street Land Use Permit Application Extension to Existing Factory Lots 49. 50 & 51 Marshall Street Land Use Permit Application Office & Amenities Addition to Existing Complex Lot 1 Burke Street Plan of Transfer of Land Old Geelong Road Land Use Permit Application Retail Timber Yard & Hardware Sales Lot 78 Sunshine Road Land Use Permit Application Underground Tank Additon to Existing Service Station Lot 2 Sunshine Road Land Use Permit Application Nursery & Garden Supply Depot 11 Norman Street Land Use Permit Application Office Finance Company 16A Watt Street Land Use Permit Application Service Industry and Shop 557B Geelong Road Proposed Widening of Easement Drain Monsanto Australia Limited Plan of Subdivision Market Road Hampton Avenue Private Street Scheme Strata Subdivision Lot 26 Belvedere Close Land Use Permit Application Flats Chifley Drive Land Use Permit Application Extension to Existing Factory Lot 6 Van Nes Avenue Statcon Intersection Signalisation Programme Churchill Avenue & Ashley Street Land Use Permit Application Warehouse, Office & Commercial Display Area 159 & 161 Rosamond Road and 3 White Street Land Use Permit Application Warehouse & Office Lot 4 Mitchell Street Land Use Permit Application Flats Van Ness Avenue Construction of Cranwell Street Extraordinary Business Report of the Town Clerk Amended Hours of Opening of Swimming Pools Castley Hall Committee of Management Loan Schedules Levels Possible Compensation McIntyre Road Bridge Railway Crossing Bunnett Street Land Transfer Loan National Bank Savings Bank Traffic Lights Anderson Road & Durham Road city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, the hub, sun crescent, sunshine, lowe crescent, castley hall, simmie street, deer park railway station, deer park, albion rovers soccer club, selwyn park, albion, laurel street, st. albans, beela court, sunshine west, alexandra avenue, service street, sunshine tip, albion reid, princess street, main road east, vule street, bardsley street, porter court, andrea street, sunshine avenue, mcintyre road, doherty street, glengala road, glenmaggie drive, fairbairn road, st. albans road, ballarat road, st. peter chanel catholic church, st. peter chanel primary school, yarmouth avenue, holy eucharist primary school, oleander drive, munro street, sunshine united cricket club, davies avenue, cromer avenue, monash street, hawthorn avenue, braybrook, rothray avenue, mullenger street, ayton street, marshall street, burke street, old geelong road, brooklyn, sunshine road, tottenham, norman street, watt street, market road, hampton avenue, belvedere close, chifley drive, van nes avenue, maribyrnong, churchill avenue, ashley street, rosamond road, white street, mitchell street, maidstone, cranwell street, mcintyre road bridge, anderson road, durham road