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The Skipton railway is a closed railway line in Victoria, Australia. Branching off the main Ararat line at Wendouree, it ran west to Skipton, servicing that town and the towns of Linton and Scarsdale amongst others.

History
The line was opened on August 1, 1883 with the first terminal at Scarsdale. It was extended to Linton on October 10, 1890 and finally to Skipton on January 17, 1916.

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 * In 1928, 11 stations were serviced (including Skipton). There was one service both ways every day. Services to Cressy from Ballarat went down this line - seperating at Newtown.
 * Last Service to Skipton was on October 20, 1930.
 * Rail Motor to Linton originating in Ballarat in 1954. 10 stations (including Linton) plus 6 stopping places. Once up and once down, Monday to Friday only.
 * In 1967 the service didn't run on public or school holidays. 2 stations were now stopping places.
 * Nothing was different in 1975.
 * December 17, 1976: Passenger services cease