When did train between Melb & Sydney start?

[abcsydney]

My gggfather travelled between Melb & Sydney on a number of occasions between 1870's to 1900. I can't find him arriving in Melb or Sydney by ship on some trips. Could he have travelled by train? If so, when did train travel start between those 2 capital cities? Any idea how long the trip took back then?

Regards,
acbsydney

[cando]

This may be useful...scroll down to the period you are seeking.

http://www.railwaymuseum.org.au/history.html

If he travelled on a coastal trader that may have only carried a few passengers, you may not find any records.

Cando

[alison2763]

Hi abcSydney.
According to Victorian Railways website
http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/history.html
14.6.1883 Wodonga to River Murray opened , 1.94 miles . First connection with New South Wales Government Railways made at Albury.
Regards
Alison

[abcsydney]

Thanks Cando & Alison for your assistance.

abcsydney

[andycand]

Hi

The PROV have indexed outward Interstate Shipping from Victoria up to 1896 (link below) but unfortunately Inward is only from overseas. The Inward interstate passenger lists and the outward after 1896 (to 1923) are on the films but are not indexed

http://proarchives.imagineering.com.au/index_search.asp?searchid=42

Andy

[abcsydney]

Hello Andy,

Thanks for letting me know about PROV outward shipping from Vic.

Regards,
abcsydney