Book - 20 pages + card covers, centre stapled titled "A short history of the Victorian Railways Trams - St Kilda - Brighton - Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris". Covers have colour photographs on the outside. Page 11 has a map of the two tramways with the tram lines and features shown in red. Written by David Frost, published May 2006 by Tramway Publications. Edited by Dean Filgate. Provides details of the background of the tramways, Elwood depot fire, Sandringham depot, closure and an Epilogue Has details of the Author. Copy 2 added 31-10-2020trams, tramways, vr trams, elwood, st kilda brighton, sandringham, beaumaris

Chairman of the Victorian Railways, Harold Clapp, established The Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board as part of a campaign to launch the Spirit of Progress – the first new train constructed during the Depression era. Clapp was an aggressive Chairman of Railway Commissioners who was determined to keep Victorian Railways prospering. This book was a promotion book for "The Gippslander". The Gippslander name has been used for trains in the Bairnsdale corridor since 1954This book is a useful research tool.A 28 pp paper back book, titled Gippsland and its Lakes and Caves Victoria Australia. The front cover has orange and black print with yellow, green and blue motifs on a white and yellow background. The book has a stapled spine. It contains a short description of each of Gippsland's towns, a centre, double page maap of the region and many b/w photographs.railway-transport gippsland clapp-harold

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association - The first railway union in the world was created in Melbourne in 1861 with the formation of the Locomotive Engine Drivers Association of Victoria. The Association was formed seven years after the official opening of Victoria’s first railway line in 1854. In 1872, the association expanded to include firemen. The name of the association became the Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association to reflect the change in constitution. Over time this Association amalgamated with organisations in other states and eventually became the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees which still operates today.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport. A portrait of John Bennet Bruce. He was born on 8 February 1865. John started his railway career in North Melbourne on 13T February 1885. He achieved his driving certification in North Melbourne on 24 December 1899. John became President of the North Melbourne branch of in 1910. He transferred to Wodonga in 4 September 1914.railways wodonga, fred rochow, john bennet bruce, locomotive engine drivers and firemen’s association

One of a collection of photographs donated by Shirley PetersonColour postcard of the Kilcunda coastline, near San Remo"Kilcunda, new San Remo" On back: "Victorian Railways Tourist Series" For particulars as to Fares, Times, etc., consult "Picturesque Victoria" Current Time Table, Inquiry Office, Melbourne, or Local Station-master"kilcunda victoria, coastline, shirley peterson

Cardboard, punched out, folding model bus - VicRail (VR) Comeng Train 301M, gives specification details on the base of the model. Has assembly instructions. Produced by the Victorian Railways Board and Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. Has the VicRail - Teacup logo. Two copies held.trams, tramways, models, railway vehicle manufacture, railways

This pamphlet was produced by Victorian Railways. In 1976 the name Victorian Railways was replaced by Vicrail.Railways have played a key role in Victorian transport especially in linking regional towns to the cities. The railways have provided jobs for many Orbost people. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. On the front is a coloured photograph of a train. It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family.pamphlet-victorian-railways sleeper-cutting donchi

Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram No 38, a bogie drop centre tram at Elwood Depot. The tram was built in 1917 and scrapped in 1959.Yields information about VR Tram No. 28, probably soon after its entry into service.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."Elwood shed" in ink and RS68.tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 28, elwood depot

Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of a cross-bench or toast rack type tram at Elwood depot. Seven of this type of tram were built in 1907 and scrapped in 1922.Yields information about VR cross bench trams.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."? Toastrack at Elwood shed" in ink and RS90. in penciltramcars, tramways, vr, elwood depot, cross bench tram, toastrack tram

Brown booklet bound with 2 staples. Three hole-punch holes along left side. Brown text on cover with red text on inside cover and white pages with black text within.Front: ".... Small Arms Training / Volume 1, Pamphlet No. 7 / 303-inch Machine Gun / Part 1 - Mechanical Subjects / 1942 / .... MODIFIED FOR AUSTRALIA / GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (AUST.) / May 1942 / By Authority: Victorian Railways Printing Works, North Melbourne / 2242/42"small arms training, booklet, soldiers handbook, wwii, 303 machine gun

Small leather folder containing Victorian Railways station to station ticket issued to R.W.V. McCall Esq. Ticket available from between Melbourne, Albury, Bendigo and Queenscliff until 31.1.1910, signed McLelland Secretary, Victorian Railways insignia is on front and back cover in gold.No 1725 Victorian Railwaysdocuments, tickets

1986.1 - Book - "Destination City" with subtitle "Melbourne's Electric Trams" - 128 A4 pages + card , printed on gloss paper - 7 sections, perfect bound, describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history, including the Victorian Railway's trams. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, Dale Budd and Randall Wilson as editors, published by Transit Australia Publishing. Has two maps, north and south of Melbourne, printed on the inside card covers. Pages 92, 93, 96, 98 - 103 have been annotated by Lloyd Rogers - see htd1986i1.pdf - red and blue ink. - giving corrections and notes. 1986.2 - 8 pages of typed and handwritten notes - photocopied with "Comments by Lloyd Rogers Jan. 1 1994" on bottom of each sheet - giving page by page notes - see htd1986i2.pdf for a scan of these notes. Includes notes on the paint scheme for VR. 53 and a copy of a memo from the Rolling Stock Engineers Office, dated 22/6/1942 titled "Construction 3 - 45 feet tram cars" giving instructions re the paint colour schemes.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr trams

Black and white photograph of Victorian Railways trams being assembled at the Newport Railway workshops early 1906 for the St Kilda Brighton Tramway. Has many workmen shown and was probably a staged photograph. Shows one of the workshops internal walls - road No. 11 of probably East Block. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H2329.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 2329" in ink on rear and "8-4"trams, tramways, vr, new trams, newport workshops, st kilda brighton

Drawing by the Victorian Railways of Street Shelters for the St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway. Datedf 10-2-1913. Details the dimensions, foundations, elevations, and sections of the shelter and the roofing materials to imitate shingles.Yields information about the VR standard street shelters.Drawing - dyeline print on papertrams, tramways, shelters, vr, st kilda brighton electric tramway

Black and White photograph of Victorian Railways VR tram No. 53 outside the Elwood depot, with destination of St Kilda Railway. Not a "brand new" photo, as the tram is damaged on the front end, under the number 53. No details as to date and photographer - could be assumed a VR official photograph and reproduction, based on damage to the tram and seating reconfiguration, thought to be early 1950's. 2nd copy added 18/3/2021Copy 2 in ink "VicRail" and "50A/68"trams, tramways, vr, elwood depot, tram 53

Station Sign - Yea Yea Station Opened 16 November 1883 Closed 8 November 1978 Yea is a former railway station in Yea, Victoria, Australia. The tracks have been removed and the reserve has been turned into The Yea Railway Park consisting of the historic railway station and eleven acres of parkland. It has a picnic shelter, barbecue, toilets, playground, skatepark, walking track, community reserve and includes Rotary Park. The station building houses Blackthorn Textiles (a privately run craft shop). Also on the site are the former goods sheds which are available for hire for varied functions. The Yea Country Market is held in the park on the first Saturday of each month and local artists hold an exhibition and sale in the goods sheds each Easter. The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yea_railway_station photo at http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/places/000/078/092.jpg Historic - Victorian Railways Station sign used at Yea StationStation Sign - Yea Metal rectangle Station Name Sign with white enamel back ground and black lettersYeapuffing billy, station sign, yea station

Station Sign - Tecoma Tecoma railway station is located on the Belgrave line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the eastern Melbourne suburb of Tecoma opening on 1st December 1924. The station was originally on the Upper Ferntree Gully - Gembrook narrow gauge line. It along with the rest of the line closed on 30 April 1954, reopening on 19 February 1962 when the line as far as Belgrave was converted to broad gauge. ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tecoma_railway_stationHistoric - Victorian Railways Station sign used at Tecoma StationStation Sign - Tecoma wooden rectangle Station name sign pained yellow background with black letters Tecomapuffing billy, station sign, tecoma station, narrow gauge, puffing billy museum

Station Sign - Emerald Emerald Station is situated on the Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria, Australia. It was opened with the Railway on 18 December 1900 and comprised a platform track and a loop siding. A passing loop was added between the two a few years later. There was also a spur siding off the Down end of No. 3 Road. Two standard 12 ft by 20 ft timber portable station buildings with a Van Goods Shed between (all adjoining) were provided on the platform and a Goods Shed on the No. 3 Road loop siding. Other buildings included Tea Rooms, lamp room and toilets along with a cattle race and loading bank. The station building was later reduced in length by one of the portables which housed the General and Ladies' waiting rooms. Emerald today remains very similar to the early days, but has had other Roads added into a Carriage Workshops, a turntable and storage sidings. Also, a Signal and Telegraph Branch depot in the form of a large Goods Shed and a multi-purpose yard building in the form of a Locomotive Depot administration building have been added. During 2009, the station building underwent stage one of an internal restoration to its former glory. ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_railway_station,_Victoria photos at http://www.vicrailstations.com/Gembrook/Emerald/Emerald.html Historic - Victorian Railways Station sign used at Emerald Station Station Sign - Emerald Metal rectangle Station Name Sign with white enamel back ground and black lettersEmeraldstation sign, puffing billy, emerald station

Drawing - Victorian Railways R17384 showing Sandringham Railway station yard, facilities, tram depot, tram tracks, railway tracks, buildings, drains, poles, adjacent streets and buildings. Dated July 1940. The tram tracks have been inked in on the print.Yields information about issues Sandringham depot and its tram tracks.Drawing - photocopy of original- two parts joined in the centre by adhesive tape.trams, railways, vr trams, sandringham, tram tracks, depot, sandringham depot

Used as a destination or auxiliary board on Sandringham trams and buses that operated from the Sandringham railway station tram/bus depot. Tram and bus services were operated by the Victorian Railways. Has been lettered on one side for Black Rock and the other Beaumaris.Demonstrates destination signs used by the Victorian Railways on their Sandringham services.Sign - plywood - 3 ply with a rebated timber section at the top of the sign, painted black with white letters. Two copies held.sandringham, vr trams, vr buses, signs, buses

Photograph of tram 53, shows the Victorian Railways colour scheme, the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St Kilda to Brighton, Electric Street Railway. The tram is shunting at the depot or waiting to run to St Kilda Railway Station possibly after the closure of section south of the depot. Photographer not recorded. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams in use at the time. Black and white photograph of Victorian Railways tram 53 outside Elwood Depot in St Kilda St, possibly in the late 1950s.tramways, trams, vr trams, elwood tram depot, st kilda st, victorian railways, tram 53

Following his foot race from Sydney to Melbourne in April 1983 Victorian Railways issued this railway pass to My Cliff Young for his success in his run.A Victorian Railways railway pass number 137 issued to Mr Cliff Young for travel station to station from 5 May 1983 till 4 May 1984. cliff young; sydney; melbourne; 1983; 1984; victorian railways; railway pass;

Memo dated 17.4.1934, from W.E. Elliott general secretary to J Badham informing him of his passing the 1933 Examinations. Memo on fine paper.document, memo, railway, w.e. elliott general secretary

Memo dated 18.4.1936 from chief mechanical engineer to J Badham informing him of his passing the examination for locomotive driver. Memo on fine paper.document, memo, railway, memo on fine paper / examination for locomotive driver

Memo dated 2.11.1935 from chief mechanical engineer A.C. Ahlston to J Badham informing him of an examination for acting driver of firemen on 11.12.1935. Memo on fine paper.document, memo, railway, chief mechanical engineer a.c. ahlston / examination for acting driver of firemen

Memo dated 18.7.1946 from chief mechanical engineer to J Badham requesting him to transfer temporarily to Melbourne on 23.7.46 to relieve assistant Shed Foreman A.A. Searle. Memo on fine paper.document, memo, railway, assistant shed foreman a.a. searle

Log/message book 15.8.1960- 30.6.1962. Green hard cover - grey binding foolscap notebook/message book 'District Office Bendigo' 15.8.1960. Messages detail daily weather conditions, various railway details, details of derailments. List of wheat wagons loaded - daily in connection with Wheat Lift (xref 1325.32 memo 1961 Wheat Harvest).document, memo, railway, drssupts office bendigo 15.8.1960 ( xref 1325.32 , xref 1325.33 , xref 1325.34 , xref 1325.35 )