Hawdon sold Craigieburn in 1867 to the Campbell brothers who went their separate ways by 1872, and the property was then managed by Reginald Foster of Avoca Station.
Thomas Whillians Bruce from Cora Lynn had a hand in the run until 1881 when it was then taken over by Loan and Mercantile Company followed by Jones and Stronach and then sold again in 1906 to Frederik Savill.
At the time of purchase James Milliken also owned the adjoining station "Castle Hill" but disposed of this in 1919 to Mr W. B. Clarkson so he could concentrate on developing his new holding.
The TranzAlpine railway (known as one of the seven most scenic train journeys in the world) winds for over 25 km through the property up Broken River and along Slovens Stream.
The grass-scapes became the land called Narnia and the distant peaks of the Torlesse Range provided a dramatic backdrop for the White Witch's palace.