 The Launceston - Deloraine was converted to solely narrow gauge on 18 August 1888, creating a single narrow gauge network.On 1 October 1890 the Tasmanian Government bought the Tasmanian Main Line Company, creating the Tasmanian Government Railways.On 15 April 1901 the Devonport line was extended to Burnie, connecting with the Emu Bay Railway's line to Zeehan, which was completed on 21 December 1900.