However, it may have been converted at an earlier date, possibly to coincide with the extension of the railway in the 1910s.

The extension of the railway beyond Owaka breathed new life into these industries, however, with activity peaking during the 1920s.

Between 1911 and 1961, Ruislip-Northwood experienced a significant rise in population, from 6,217 to 72,791, largely attributed to the extension of the railway.

Several other extensions of the railway were authorised in 1864 and 1865: these never materialised.

An extension of the railway to Alice Springs was completed in 1929.

The rock could simply be quarried, and rolled in tramway wagons down to a 2-mile extension of the railway.

It closed owing to lack of support soon after the extension of the railway to Monkstown.

The extension of the railway to Nablus was built in 1911-12.

From 1924 to 1925 the extension of the railway was assessed.

The extension of the railway contributed to the steady growth of Temple City.