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Selby railway station, Melbourne

Selby railway station is a railway station on the narrow-gauge Puffing Billy tourist railway. It is located in the suburb of the same name. The station consists of a short platform and corrugated iron waiting shelter. Trains do not normally stop here but will stop if required.

History

The station was opened in May 1904, and was named after the local landowner and Shire President George W. Selby. It was originally part of the Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook line. In 1921, the construction of a railway siding was proposed. In 1953, a major landslide occurred between Selby and Menzies Creek station, causing the Gembrook line's closure in 1954.

In 1962, Selby station reopened to passenger traffic when the section from Belgrave to Menzies Creek was reopened as the Puffing Billy Railway.

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