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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fitch (Ronald John), Making Tracks - 46 years in Australian Railways, 1989
... Making Tracks - 46 years in Australian Railways ...Recollections from Ron Fitch about his 46 year career on the Autralian railwaysindex, ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionRecollections from Ron Fitch about his 46 year career on the Autralian railwaysrailroad engineers -- australia -- biography, fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910- -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fitch (Ronald John), Australian Railwaymen - From Cadet Engineer to Railways Commissioner, 2006
... Australian Railwaymen - From Cadet Engineer to Railways ..."Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of his career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. Fitch gives an account of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. In 2002 when 92 Fitch earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the World's oldest recipient of a PhD."--Jacket.index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fiction"Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of his career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. Fitch gives an account of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. In 2002 when 92 Fitch earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the World's oldest recipient of a PhD."--Jacket.fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910-, railroad engineers -- australia -- .biography -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Public Transport Commission, Historical Notes on the Beginnings of Australian Railways, 1979
... Historical Notes on the Beginnings of Australian Railways ...A history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiaill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiarailroad trains -- australia -- history., railway construction - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Nock (Oswald Stevens), Railways of Australia, 1971
... Railways of Australia ...An illustrated history of railways in Australiaindex, ill, maps, p.284.non-fictionAn illustrated history of railways in Australiarailroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Powe, Jim, Trains and Railways of Australia, 2008
... Trains and Railways of Australia ...Including many never seen before photos, Jim Powe has shown in this book a history of trains and the railways of Australia. Railways have been close to Australia's transport because of distance and this book shows the time from steam to today.ill, p.303.non-fictionIncluding many never seen before photos, Jim Powe has shown in this book a history of trains and the railways of Australia. Railways have been close to Australia's transport because of distance and this book shows the time from steam to today.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Singleton, C.C. et al, Railways of Australia, 1963
... Railways of Australia ...The history of Australian Railways up to 1963ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe history of Australian Railways up to 1963railroads -- australia -- history, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society - W.A. Division, One Hundred Years of Railways in Western Australia 1871-1971, 1971
... One Hundred Years of Railways in Western Australia 1871 ...A brief history of the first hundred years of the Western Australian Government railways up to 1971.ill. p.32.non-fictionA brief history of the first hundred years of the Western Australian Government railways up to 1971.railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history, railroads -- western australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 1 The Early years, 2007
... A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 1 The ...A history of the South Australian Railways early years from 1853.index, ill, map, p.320.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways early years from 1853.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 Mountains, Mikados and Pacifics, 2007
... A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 ...A history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.index, ill, map, p.339.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kerr, John, Triumph of Narrow Gauge - A History of Queensland Railways, 1990
... Triumph of Narrow Gauge - A History of Queensland Railways ...A history of the 3'6" gauge Queensland Government railways.index, ill, maps, p.232.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" gauge Queensland Government railways.narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., queensland railways -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wakeling, Peter, A Century of Service - The Queensland Government Railways Story, 1965
... A Century of Service - The Queensland Government Railways ...A history of the Queensland Government railways from 1865 to 1965.ill, p.64.non-fictionA history of the Queensland Government railways from 1865 to 1965.railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., queensland railways. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, With Iron Rails - A Bicentennial History of the Railways in New South Wales, 1988
... With Iron Rails - A Bicentennial History of the Railways in ...a history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fictiona history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., state rail authority of new south wales -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunn, John, Along parallel lines : a history of the railways of New South Wales, 1850-1986, 1989
... Along parallel lines : a history of the railways of New ...A history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..Index, ill, maps, p.581.non-fictionA history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., railways - new south wales - history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Romance of Victorian Railways, 1980
... Romance of Victorian Railways ...History of the Victorian Railways.ill, p.166.non-fictionHistory of the Victorian Railways.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Healy, Mary, Railways and Pastures - The Australian O'Keefes, 1988
... Railways and Pastures - The Australian O'Keefes ...History of the O'Keefe family and their involvement in the building of railways in Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.251.non-fictionHistory of the O'Keefe family and their involvement in the building of railways in Victoria.railway construction - victoria - history, railway workers - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association et al, The electric railways of New South Wales : a brief history of the electrified railway system operated by the New South Wales government, 1926-1976, 1976
... The electric railways of New South Wales : a brief history ...History of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976Ill, maps, p.97.non-fictionHistory of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976suburban railways - sydney, electric locomotives - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Amusement Railways of Australia, 2015
... Amusement Railways of Australia ...This book surveys over 150 years of miniature railways in the Australian amusement industry ... The trains presented herein provided tactile mechanical devices onto which the passengers could project their own imaginations to create the thrills of travelling by train through their own imagined spacesIll, maps, p.224.non-fictionThis book surveys over 150 years of miniature railways in the Australian amusement industry ... The trains presented herein provided tactile mechanical devices onto which the passengers could project their own imaginations to create the thrills of travelling by train through their own imagined spacesminiature railways - australia - history, miniature railways - australia - pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc, New Zealand Railways 1981, 1981
... New Zealand Railways 1981 ...Details and statistics about the New Zealand Government railway in 1981.ill, p.32.non-fictionDetails and statistics about the New Zealand Government railway in 1981.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Leitch, David B, Engine Pass New Zealand Railways, 1967
... Engine Pass New Zealand Railways ...Reminiscence from a railway driver on the New Zealand Government railways.ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionReminiscence from a railway driver on the New Zealand Government railways.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railway enginemen - new zealand - personal history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Pierre, W.A, Canterbury Provincial Railways - Genesis of the N.Z.R System, 1964
... Canterbury Provincial Railways - Genesis of the N.Z.R ...A history of the Canterbury Provincial Railway out of Christchurch in the South Island New Zealand from it's 5'3" gauge days.index, ill, maps, p.190.non-fictionA history of the Canterbury Provincial Railway out of Christchurch in the South Island New Zealand from it's 5'3" gauge days.railroads - new zealand - south island - history, railroads construction - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (Qld Division), Brisbane's railways: Steam to electric, 1979
... Brisbane's railways: Steam to electric ...A history of Brisbane suburban railways focusing on Locomotives and rolling stock.Bib, ill, p.51.non-fictionA history of Brisbane suburban railways focusing on Locomotives and rolling stock.suburban railways - brisbane, electrification - brisbane -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
... electric railways ...A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
... electric railways ...A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Award Certificate, Victorian Railways Institute award
... Victorian Railways Institute award ...This certificate is an example of the support the Victorian Railways Institute, and other government and corporate staff organisations gave to their employees in a range of cultural fields from the nineteenth to the late twentieth century. victorian railways institute, cornet, taffe, melbourne, central station. -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, Photocopy, Railways and Roads Department to W. H. Lockwood, dated 26 Feb 1878, unknown
... Photocopy, Railways and Roads Department to W. H. Lockwood ...Letter regarding a Certificate of ServicePhotocopy of letter (2 copies)william henry lockwood -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Map, Britain and Underground Railways, July 1919
... Britain and Underground Railways ...Used by Australian Soldiers whilst on leave after WW1.Reversible map made of paper. One side has a map of Britain and Ireland printed in colour, the other has a map of the London underground as well as several advertisements. there are small tears along the fold lines.wark vc club, regiment property -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Victorian Railways, Blackburn to Ringwood, 1919
... Victorian Railways, Blackburn to Ringwood ...Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.victorian railways, blackburn railway station, tunstall railway station, nunawading railway station, mitcham railway station, ringwood railway station -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bob Oke, Ringwood Scouts, at work at Victorian Railways
... Bob Oke, Ringwood Scouts, at work at Victorian Railways ...Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map - Maps, Geological Map Donvale to Chirnside Park, also Victorian Railways Maps of Hawthorn to Lilydale Line incl Ringwood to East Ringwood - 1881
... Railways Maps of Hawthorn to Lilydale Line incl Ringwood to East ...Faint photocopies of sections of larger maps. Geological map includes location of mine shafts circa 1920.Victory Shaft, North Victory Shaft, South Caledonia Shaft, Caledonia Shaft, North Caledonia Shaft, Black Swan Shaft, Reward Shaft, Consols Shaft, Blocks Shaft, Devonshire Shaft, Crown Shaft, Yarra Tunnel Reef Working, Bright's Shaft, Kingwood Antimony Company Shaft (Boardman's Shaft), Southern Shaft. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division, Clear Normal Speed: An Outline of Three Position Automatic Signalling on the Victorian Railways, 1966
... Signalling on the Victorian Railways ...Details of the use of 3 position automatic semaphore signals on the Victorian Railways.ill, maps, p.34.non-fictionDetails of the use of 3 position automatic semaphore signals on the Victorian Railways.railroad operations - victoria, railroad signalling - victoria