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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, St. John, Trevor et al, Rail Giants of Australia
Profiles of locomotives and rollingstock in Australiaill. p.51.non-fictionProfiles of locomotives and rollingstock in Australialocomotives - australia - history, preserved locomotives - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene Australia Dynon to Delec, 2002
A pictorial history of the standard gauge railway from Melbourne to Sydney from 1962 to 1982ill, p96.non-fictionA pictorial history of the standard gauge railway from Melbourne to Sydney from 1962 to 1982railroad operations - australia - pictorial, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene Australia EMD Bulldogs Down Under, 2000
A photographic coverage of classes and liveries of streamlined 'bulldog' nose diesels in government service.ill, p96.non-fictionA photographic coverage of classes and liveries of streamlined 'bulldog' nose diesels in government service.railroad operations - australia - pictorial, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve et al, South Australian Rail Year 2009, 2009
A pictorial of the railways and tramways in South Australian in 2009.ill, p.80.non-fictionA pictorial of the railways and tramways in South Australian in 2009.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, locomotives - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Webber, Brian, Rail Enthusiasts Guide to Brisbane, 1986
A guide to railway locations for railway enthusiasts visiting Brisbane in Queensland.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA guide to railway locations for railway enthusiasts visiting Brisbane in Queensland.railroad operations - queensland - history, railroads - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Webber, Brian, Rail Enthusiasts Guide to South East Brisbane, 1994
A guide to railway locations for railway enthusiasts visiting the south eastern suburbs of Brisbane & the Gold Coast in Queensland.ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA guide to railway locations for railway enthusiasts visiting the south eastern suburbs of Brisbane & the Gold Coast in Queensland.railroad operations - queensland - history, railroads - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Anderson, Rick, Stopping All Stations: Melbourne's unfinished rail network-opportunities lost, 2010
Reflections on the planned railways in Melbourne and the opportunities lost due to the rail network remaining unfinished.index, ill, maps, .264.Reflections on the planned railways in Melbourne and the opportunities lost due to the rail network remaining unfinished.railroad operations - victoria - history, railroad construction - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Sargent, John, Rail Scene Victoria, 1991
A pictorial view of recent Victorian rail operations in the late 1980s & 1990s.ill, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial view of recent Victorian rail operations in the late 1980s & 1990s.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Commission, Second interim report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Glenbrook Rail Accident, 2001
Second volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentp.57.non-fictionSecond volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentrailway accidents - new south wales, railway safety - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Commission, Final report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Glenbrook Rail Accident, 2001
Final volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentIll, p.278.non-fictionFinal volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentrailway accidents - new south wales, railway safety - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Steve McNicol, New Zealand Rail Scene, 1988
Photographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.railway operations and rollingstock - new zealand, railway history - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Full Parallel Productions, Stopping all stations : Melbourne's unfinished rail network/opportunities lost, 2010
This book is a delightful examination of many aspects of the great transport development saga of 'Greater Melbourne', and it is very timely given renewed focus on rail across Australia and around the world.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.214.non-fictionThis book is a delightful examination of many aspects of the great transport development saga of 'Greater Melbourne', and it is very timely given renewed focus on rail across Australia and around the world.railways - melbourne - history, suburban railways - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooke, David, Rail Motors and XPT's, 1984
A history of rail motors and the XPT passenger train in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.142.non-fictionA history of rail motors and the XPT passenger train in New South Wales.railroads - passenger trains - australia, rail motors - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bromby, Robin, Australian Rail Annual 1988, 1988
A round up of railways in Australia up to 1988.ill, p128.non-fictionA round up of railways in Australia up to 1988.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene New South Wales, 1998
A photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.ill, p.96.non-fictionA photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Train Hobby Publications, Rail Scene Victoria Victorian Railways Diesel Electrics The Blue & Gold Generation, 1998
A photographic profile of the Blue & Gold diesel electric locomotives of the Victorian Railways from 1950 to 1979.Ill, p.96.non-fictionA photographic profile of the Blue & Gold diesel electric locomotives of the Victorian Railways from 1950 to 1979.railroad operations - victoria, diesel locomotives - victoria - pictorial -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Rail Line Memories Albury - Wodonga, Rosemary Boyes B.E.M, c1983
A short history of the development of railway links and services in the Albury Wodonga area, including reminiscences by Edmund Boyes.Small booklet featuring text and illustrations locally printed on loose sheets. It contains illustrations by Norma Fitz-Gerald.A short history of the development of railway links and services in the Albury Wodonga area, including reminiscences by Edmund Boyes.railways albury, railways wodonga, history of railways victoria, history of railways nsw -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Victorian Railways, Rail Wagons for every Freighting Need, 1966
A description of freight wagons on the Victorian Railways in 1966.ill, p.23.A description of freight wagons on the Victorian Railways in 1966.railroad - freight - victoria, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, West, A.M, Crimson Giants The Articulated Steam Locomotives of Queensland Rail, 1995
A history of the garratt locomotives used in Queensland from the Australian Standard Garratt to the Queensland Government Railways Garratt locomotives painted in the crimson color scheme.ill, p.144non-fictionA history of the garratt locomotives used in Queensland from the Australian Standard Garratt to the Queensland Government Railways Garratt locomotives painted in the crimson color scheme. garratt locomotives - australia - history, australian standard garratt locomotive - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Echuca Historical Society Inc, Whistle to Whistle 150 Years of Rail Melbourne to Echuca 1864-2014, 2014
A brief history of the Melbourne to Echuca railway in Victoria from 1864 to 2014 to commemorate 150 years since the opening of the railway.ill, maps, p.33.non-fictionA brief history of the Melbourne to Echuca railway in Victoria from 1864 to 2014 to commemorate 150 years since the opening of the railway.railroad construction - victoria - history, railways - echuca - history -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Section of Rail Line, Linton circa 1982, 1982
Colour photograph showing lengths of metal track. This part of the track is stamped "5-82 VR Krupp 1888 V1".railway tracks, linton railway -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, One Rusty Rail, 1973
A history of the narrow gauge 3'6" and broad gauge 5'3" railways in South-East South Australia centered on Naracoorte and Mt Gambier.ill, maps, p.65.A history of the narrow gauge 3'6" and broad gauge 5'3" railways in South-East South Australia centered on Naracoorte and Mt Gambier.railway construction - australia, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history -
Clunes Museum
Book, CREATIVE CLUNES, COMMUNITY USE OF VACANT RAIL BHILDINGS PROGRAM CLUNES RAILWAY STATION 2015, 2015
MARKING THE COMPLETION OF THE $580,000 COMUNITY USE OF VACANT RAIL BUILDINGS (CUVRB) PROGRAM TO REFURSHIS THE CLUNES RAILWAY STATION BUILDING AS A COMMUNITY BASED CULTURAL HUB WHICH WILL PROVIDE A PERMANENT HOME FOR THE CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL AND EVENTS AND PROVIDE OFFICE AND MEETING SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY.HARDCOVER BOOK WITH COLOUR IMAGES OF THE RAILWAY SATION BUILDNG ON THE FRONT AND BACK COVERS MARKING THE COMPLETION OF THE $580,000 COMUNITY USE OF VACANT RAIL BUILDINGS (CUVRB) PROGRAM TO REFURSHIS THE CLUNES RAILWAY STATION BUILDING AS A COMMUNITY BASED CULTURAL HUB WHICH WILL PROVIDE A PERMANENT HOME FOR THE CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL AND EVENTS AND PROVIDE OFFICE AND MEETING SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY.clunes railway station, restoration, clunes booktown hub -
Darebin Art Collection
Photograph, David Wadelton, A view from the Westbourne Grove rail bridge, 1976
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, TRAM Engineering and Services Pty. Ltd, Inspection Report - Stony Creek Bridge - Bairnsdale-Orbost Rail Trail, 2001
A report on the condition of the Stony Creek Railway bridge, Gippsland, Victoria, as well as the work required to ensure the stability of the bridge and make it suitable for use as a footbridge.transport, bridges, engineering -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Houghton, Norm, Rail Centre Colac, 2014
An history of the rail stations on the Victorian Railways lines in the Colac Otway Shire including the lines to Forrest, Alvie, Cressy and the 2'6" narrow gauge railway to Crowes.index, ill, maps, p.262.non-fictionAn history of the rail stations on the Victorian Railways lines in the Colac Otway Shire including the lines to Forrest, Alvie, Cressy and the 2'6" narrow gauge railway to Crowes.railroad construction - victoria - history, logging railroads - victoria - otway range - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Glen Eira Historical Society Inc, Alone the line: Caulfield to Oakleigh rail stories, 2019
A history of the Caulfield to Oakleigh railway line in Melbourne Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.196.non-fictionA history of the Caulfield to Oakleigh railway line in Melbourne Victoria.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Newton, Robert T, From Train Tracks... ...to Rail Trail, 2022
A history of turning disused railway lines into rail trails for walkers and bicycles.index, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA history of turning disused railway lines into rail trails for walkers and bicycles.railroads - victoria - history, rail trails - victoria - history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, VicTrip, Melbourne rail network - Connex and M>Train, 2000
Map - Colour print - of Melbourne's railway station network, shows the Connex and M>Train areas, zones, V/Line Metcards, Premium stations - used in Fares and Travel Guide - 2000 and 2001 Map - see Reg Item 2508. Also used in poster Reg Item 2514.trams, tramways, connex, map, melbourne, railways, m>tram, connex