The railway, officially opened on 11 March 1876, brought the grain down to the port.

They were also aware of the great changes that the railway would bring to this sparsely populated area.

The railway brought a second wave of growth to Busby from the 1870s.

The railway brought life to settlements, which quickly grew to villages, and towns.

The railway brought tourists to the area, and this led to local business flourishing.

"Our local railways bring 4.5 million commuters into the city every day," he said.

In 1882, a railway through the area brought travelers from farther distant.

The railway brought with it industrialization and population growth.

The main road and railway brought better transport connections, but also reduced the need for boat services on the lake.

For nearly 200 years, the railway has been bringing prosperity to the North.