Special excursion vintage train. Same engine (K-184) that hauled the vintage train for the Shire of Eltham Centenary celebrations in 1971. K 184 was used on railtour duty by Steamrail Victoria until 1980. It has since been stored at Newport Workshops.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Grey and White (Fuji)eltham trestle bridge, k-184, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), red rattler, steam engine, steam train, trestle bridge

Special excursion vintage train. Same engine (K-184) that hauled the vintage train for the Shire of Eltham Centenary celebrations in 1971. K 184 was used on railtour duty by Steamrail Victoria until 1980. It has since been stored at Newport Workshops.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Grey and White (Fuji)eltham trestle bridge, k-184, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), red rattler, steam engine, steam train, trestle bridge

It is the railway bridge over the Campaspe River at Rochester, Vic. original to the construction of the line. It was taken late on a Saturday morning and shows the regular goods train of that period approaching, then crossing the bridge. I originally planned to take just one view. The approaching train was first then it was a rapid run back along the raised river bank to get the broadside shot. I had little time to steady myself or properly check camera settings, hence the slightly soft focus etc. The train would eventually continue over the Echuca Iron Bridge into NSW. I think its ultimate destination was Deniliquin but not sure.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, k-158, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), railway bridge, campaspe river, rochester

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca-moama road rail bridge, george coop collection, goods train, k-158, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops)

Looking south towards Echuca, Victoria Image dated as November 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In red pen top left hand corner"Ch 11, (circled number )1. In pencil circled: "35". In pencil : " J Class. Intro Scotland 1948 early 50s." https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59deb0d421ea6e12dc488c2fDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca-moama road rail bridge, george coop collection, goods train, j-500, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry)

Looking south into Echuca, VictoriaDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd3-639, d3-class steam locomotive, echuca-moama road rail bridge, george coop collection, murray river, vr commissioner's special train

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd3-639, d3-class steam locomotive, echuca railway station, george coop collection, vr commissioner's special train

In this picture can be seen steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached State Car No. 5. It is believed that the other support carriages have been de-attached and the train has pulled up at the front of the platform allowing room for other trains to pull in. Immediately behind on the same track at the platform is a Diesel Electric Rail Motor (DERM) and C-class bogey (luggage) then a small (articulated) rail car (articulated) then a cattle van. On the adjacent track is State Car No. 2 (Melville) and a C-van. State Car No. 2 (Melville) was used a power generation car for special trains and the Train of Knowledge. State Car No. 5 is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. George attended the Civic Reception held for the Governor. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htm State Car No. 2 (Melville) https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v03.htmDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencycattle van, c-van, diesel electric rail motor (derm), echuca, echuca rail yard, echuca railway station, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, rail car, royal train, power car, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 2 (melville), state car no. 5, train of knowledge, victorian railways

In this picture The Royal Train is passing through a railway crossing along the Wharf Spur line. The train has been shortened comprising steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached the State car. The State car is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. George attended the Civic Reception held for the Governor. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htm Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, railway crossing, royal train, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 5, victorian railways, wharf spur line

In this picture the Royal Train is pulled up with the State Car at the commemorative platform on the Wharf Spur line. The train has been shortened comprising steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached the State car. The State car is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. The platform is lined with plants in planter boxes. Two men in suits standing to the right, one with a large camera – either press or official photographer. The sign on the platform commemortaes the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Phillip Duke of Edinburg on March 5th, 1954. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htmDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, royal train, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 5, victorian railways, wharf spur line

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, r-706, r-class steam locomotive

Image dated as Aug. 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (print 20 x 25.5cm) On reverse in pencil: " Upgoods dep. Echuca". In blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Aug 1963" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59d57e6221ea701278b58cf5Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, r-706, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, r-706, r-class steam locomotive

It is the railway bridge over the Campaspe River at Rochester, Vic. original to the construction of the line. It was taken late on a Saturday morning and shows the regular goods train of that period approaching, then crossing the bridge. I originally planned to take just one view. The approaching train was first then it was a rapid run back along the raised river bank to get the broadside shot. I had little time to steady myself or properly check camera settings, hence the slightly soft focus etc. The train would eventually continue over the Echuca Iron Bridge into NSW. I think its ultimate destination was Deniliquin but not sure.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, k-158, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), railway bridge, campaspe river, rochester

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white transparencyd639, d-639, eltham trestle bridge, red rattler, steam engine, tait train

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white transparencyd639, d-639, eltham trestle bridge, red rattler, steam engine, tait train

Railway Parade (unsealed) in foreground.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white transparencyd-639, railway parade, red rattler, steam engine, tait train

c.1962 photo of original Victorian Railways photoDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparency454, essendon, steam engine, victorian railways

c.1962 photo of original Victorian Railways photo Believed to be 'Overland' crash at Serviceton on 7 Sept 1951. Four locomotives were involved. The Melbourne-bound 'Overland' ran head-on into the stationary Adelaide-bound 'Overland'. Three of the locomotives were written off. One person died - one of the firemen.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparencysteam engine, train crash, victorian railways

see. Cat no 5445.2photograph- black and white, curved wooden trestle bridge, on the bridge is a steam loco pulling freight cars with humans sitting atop. The bridge is set in a jungle clad valley, down in The Valley are unused logs and poles. This is a copyRear of photograph- “THAILAND BURMA RLW BRIDGE MADE BY POWS” “ “I believe was between WAMPO and Kin SIA OK” 122309ww2, pow, burma railway

HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Operating from 1955 until 1982, she was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only British Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as the lead ship of the Majestic class in April 1943, and was launched as HMS Majestic (R77) in February 1945. At the end of World War II, work on the ship was suspended until she was purchased by the RAN in 1947. At the time of purchase, it was decided to incorporate new aircraft carrier technologies into the design, making Melbourne the third ship to be constructed with an angled flight deck. Delays in construction and integrating the enhancements meant that the carrier was not commissioned until 1955. Melbourne never fired a shot in anger during her career, having only peripheral, non-combat roles in relation to the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation and the Vietnam War. However, she was involved in two major collisions with allied vessels. On the evening of 10 February 1964, Melbourne collided with and sank HMAS Voyager when the Daring class destroyer altered course across her bow. Eighty-two of Voyager's crew were killed, and two Royal Commissions were held to investigate the incident. The second collision occurred in the early morning of 3 June 1969, when Melbourne collided with and sank the Allen M. Sumner class destroyer USS Frank E. Evans in similar circumstances. Seventy-four United States Navy (USN) personnel died, and a joint USN–RAN Board of Inquiry was held. These incidents, along with several minor collisions, shipboard accidents, and aircraft losses, led to the reputation that Melbourne was jinxed. Melbourne was paid off from RAN service in 1982. A proposal to convert her for use as a floating casino failed, and a 1984 sale was cancelled, before she was sold in 1985 and towed to China for breaking. The scrapping was delayed so Melbourne could be studied by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as part of a secret project to develop a Chinese aircraft carrier and used to train PLAN aviators in carrier flight operations. HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned on 30 June 1982, having spent 62,036 hours underway and having steamed 868,893 nautical miles. A proposal to convert her for use as a floating casino failed, and a 1984 sale was cancelled, before she was sold for scrap in 1985 and towed to China for breaking. The scrapping was delayed so Melbourne could be studied by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as part of a secret project to develop a Chinese aircraft carrier and used to train PLAN aviators in carrier flight operations.The pictorial history of HMAS Melbourne with rare photos. Now a scarce title and highly desirable title that is now long out of print. Has provenance history of all ships movements from 1955 till decommissioned.HMAS Melbourne 25 YearsOn the front page is a picture of HMAS Melbourne with the words at top "H.M.A.S. Melbourne. At bottom are the words in orange, '25 Years'. In white, are the words 'by Ross Gillett' then 'Forward by Rear Admiral G.G.O. Gatacre C.B.E. DSO. DSC & Bar, RAN'. On the rear page is a list of all the Captains that served on the HMAS Melbourne between 1955-1980.hmas melbourne, aircraft carrier, royal australian navy, australian navy, westland whirlwind, sea venom, fairy gannet, bristol sycamore, westland wessex, douglas skyhawk, grumman tracker, westland sea king, fleet air arm, hmas albatross, nowra

The motto of the ANA was Unity, Prosperity, PeaceA framed certificate of the Australian Natives' Assoiation Ballarat Branch No 4 made out to Hohn H.A. James.ana, australian natives' association, john h.a. jones, ship, steam train, horses, cows, plough, industry\weaving, mining, f.w. niven, poppet head

Friday, September 28, 1883 was a memorable date for Wycheproof as on that day was the long-awaited official opening of the railway. It was recorded that no less than 23 parishes would act as feeder to the rail line. The Railway Station closed in December 1990 but the building was renovated in 2010 with plans for a community focus and cultural events.The arrival of rail opened up the Mallee. Local farmers began sending wheat, sheep and wool by rail. Improvements to transport stock was ongoing and the eventual rail extension north of the town, resulted in a well patronised passenger service for years. Railway families and workers added to the culture of the town.Display Book of A3 size with 20 pockets of Wycheproof Rail information. It includes a collection of newspaper and magazine articles, photos, rail drawings, train calendar, paint colour legend and other rail references.sea lake, railway, rail-drawing, last-passenger- train, centenary- train, train - calendar, steaming- up- broadway, wycheproof - rail

Wycheproof Historical Society in November 2010 co- ordinated and hosted the re- opening of the refurbished Wycheproof Station to great acclaim. The re-opening of the railway station provided a focus on the railway heritage of Wycheproof bringing former railway workers and was supported by Steam Rail Victoria which re-scheduled a train to visit a Wycheproof on the day.wycheproof is a railway town and its major contribution is recognised Varnished brown hardwood map of Australia with rectangular bronze plaque inscription in black lettering.AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD 2012 WYCHEPROOF EVENT OF THE YEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PRESENTED BY WYCHEPROOF VISION SPONSORED BY LIONS CLUB OF WYCHEPROOF.wycheproof vision, lions club, australia day, 2012

One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of J. D. & Georgianna McHaffie.Black & White Postcard of the Alvina ferry at the Cowes Pier. Crowds of people on the pier and ferry. The postcard was written by Oonah, Brenda's sister, describing her trip down to Phillip Island by train then on the SS Alvina. Oonah was staying at Bayview Guesthouse in Cowes.The Rose Series P 10473. The "Alvina" at the pier, Cowes, Vic.ss alvina, steam ships, ferries, cowes pier, cowes pier phillip island

Rail will be duplicated to Eltham and a major bus interchange created at Greensborough under a $547 million public transport cash splash.News article 1 page, black text.eltham railway duplication, greensborough

This photo of the first train from Ararat to the Portland Freezing Works in 1895 is a visual record of transport and industry in the early industrialisation of the region.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard, featuring a steam engine with nine carriages and five men. The train has stopped in a siding surrounded by forest. The photo has text written along the right side of the image and repeated across the face of the photograph. Further information is written on the rear.Front: "First Train / Portland Freezing Works / from Ararat." "FIRST / TRAIN / OF / FROZEN / MEAT / RUN BY / ARARAT / LOCO / MEN / SIDING / AT / PORTLAND / FACTORY / 1895" Rear: "1st train ["loading" is struck out] / 1st train of frozen meat / run by Ararat Loco men / Siding at Portland Factory / 1895".locomotive, train, portland, ararat, portland-freezing-works, railway-siding, 1895

Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with pictures of a modern intercity train and a steam locomotive.Celebrating 150 years of Ballarat trains / April 2012 / V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary

Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with pictures of a modern intercity train and a steam locomotive.Celebrating 150 years of Bendigo trains / October 2012 / V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary