 The track layout at the Quay station was gradually increased from a single track, to a double-track layout up to 1961, and finally a three-track arrangement which persisted till the end of regular traffic, albeit in a truncated layout from 1973.Regular goods traffic ceased in 1972, although fuel oil was transported to a facility at the pier until 1983.Regular passenger services ceased in 1987 when the South Western main line into Weymouth was provided with third rail electrification, which is incompatible with street running.