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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rod Davies et al, Victorian Railways The Way It Was, 2002
... Victorian Railways The Way It Was ...Historic photographs of the Victorian Railways from the 1950s to 1983.ill. p.104.non-fictionHistoric photographs of the Victorian Railways from the 1950s to 1983.railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history., railroads -- victoria -- history. -
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Book, John Owen Percival Watt, Southland's Pioneer Railways, 1965
... Southland's Pioneer Railways ...History of the Southlands Railway in New Zealand from 1864-1878ill. p.72.non-fictionHistory of the Southlands Railway in New Zealand from 1864-1878railroads -- new zealand -- southland -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
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Book, David Burke, 30 Days On Australia's Railways - A diary of September journeys, 2014
... 30 Days On Australia's Railways - A diary of September ...An entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.ill. p.172.non-fictionAn entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.railroads -- australia -- history., railroad travel -- australia -- history. -
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Book, Brian Carroll, Railways A History of Australian Trains, 1985
... Railways A History of Australian Trains ...Historic photographs of Australian Railways up to around 1985.ill. p.63.non-fictionHistoric photographs of Australian Railways up to around 1985.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
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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- -
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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 -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Book, Rogers, Phillipa, Troops, Trains and Trades: the wartime role of the railways of Western Australia, 1939-1945, 1999
... Troops, Trains and Trades: the wartime role of the railways ...The story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.Index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- transportation -- australia -- western australia, railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history -
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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., -
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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., -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Book, Train Hobby Publications, Victorian railways suburban electrics "The reds" : a photographic profile - 1950's-1980's, 2000
... Victorian railways suburban electrics "The reds" : a ...A photographic profile of the period of Tait suburban trains in Melbourne.Ill, p.49non-fictionA photographic profile of the period of Tait suburban trains in Melbourne. suburban railways - melbourne, tait trains - melbourne -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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