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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Alexander, R.B, The Stratford-Okahukura Line - 50 Years of Service, 1983
A pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
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Book, McGavin, T.A, The Manawatu Line, 1982
A pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.ill, p.40.non-fictionA pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, McGavin, T.A, The Manawatu Line, 1958
A pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.ill, map, p.38.non-fictionA pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, Churchman, Geoffrey B, The Midland Line - New Zealand's Trans-Alpine Railway, 1990
A pictorial history of the Tranz-Alpine railway from Christchurch to Greymouth in the South Island of New Zealandill, maps, p.40 (72).non-fictionA pictorial history of the Tranz-Alpine railway from Christchurch to Greymouth in the South Island of New Zealandrailroads - new zealand - tranz-alpine - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, Pierre, W.A, Canterbury Provincial Railways - Genesis of the N.Z.R System, 1964
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, Sinclair, Roy, The TranzAlpine Express New Zealand, 2004
A pictorial record of the route of the TranzAlpine Express from Christchurch to Greymouth in the South Island of New Zealand.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial record of the route of the TranzAlpine Express from Christchurch to Greymouth in the South Island of New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - tranz-alpine -
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Book, Meyer, R. J, All Aboard - Iron Horses to Wakatipu & Shipping on the Lake, 1963
A history of the railways and lake shipping in and around Lake Wakatipu New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.118.non-fictionA history of the railways and lake shipping in and around Lake Wakatipu New Zealand.railroads -- new zealand -- lake county., shipping -- new zealand -- wakatipu, lake. -
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Book, Catlins Historical Society Inc, The End of a Line - Catlins River Branch Railway, 1971
The history of the Catlins River branch railway from Balclutha on the South Island Main Trunk railway New Zealand, to the town of Tahakopa.ill, maps, p.61.non-fictionThe history of the Catlins River branch railway from Balclutha on the South Island Main Trunk railway New Zealand, to the town of Tahakopa.railroads - new zealand - south island - history, railroad construction - new zealand -
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Book, Churchman, Geoffrey B, The Story of The Wellington to Johnsonville Railway, 1988
The history of the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway in New Zealand from the time it was the Main North Island Trunk railway to a suburban branch line.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionThe history of the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway in New Zealand from the time it was the Main North Island Trunk railway to a suburban branch line.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - south island - history -
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Book, Palmer, A.N, New Zealand's First Railway - Dun Mountain Railway, Nelson, 1962
A history of the railway from Nelson to Dun Mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, from 1862 to 1872.Ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA history of the railway from Nelson to Dun Mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, from 1862 to 1872.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - nelson - new zealand -
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Booklet, Hoy, D.G, Rails Along The Coast, 1969
A history of the railway from Christchurch to Picton in the South Island New Zealand.ill, maps, p.7.non-fictionA history of the railway from Christchurch to Picton in the South Island New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
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Booklet, Wilkinson, Doug, Wellington's First Railway, 1974
A history of the first railway in Wellington to Lower Hutt, to celebrate the centenary of its opening.ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of the first railway in Wellington to Lower Hutt, to celebrate the centenary of its opening.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
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Book, Bowden, David, Great Railway Journeys in Australia & New Zealand, 2017
A look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.index, ill, maps, p.157.non-fictionA look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.railroad travel - australia, railroad travel - new zealand -
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Book, Berry, Scyld, Train to Julia Creek - A Journey to the Heart of Australia, 1985
Stories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandill. p.208.non-fictionStories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandrailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Book, Cook, John, A Book of Australian Railway Journeys, 1985
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaill, p.261.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Booklet, Railways of Australia, Opening of the Sydney-Perth Standard Gauge Passenger Services The Indian-Pacific, 1970
A commemorative booklet for the inauguration of The Indian-Pacific passenger train from Sydney to Perth.ill, p.25.non-fictionA commemorative booklet for the inauguration of The Indian-Pacific passenger train from Sydney to Perth.railroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Book, Taylor, Colin, Great Rail Non-Journeys of Australia, 1986
Stories of railway journeys around Australiailll, p.233.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Book, Taylor, Colin, Train Catcher - Adventures of a Rail Traveller, 1996
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaindex, p.448.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Book, Whitelock, Derek, Great Railway Journeys of Australia - Gone On The Ghan, 1986
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaill, maps, p.185.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
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Book, Wilson, John, The Overland A Social History, 2021
A history of the Overland passenger train from Melbourne to Adelaideindex, ill, maps, p.196.non-fictionA history of the Overland passenger train from Melbourne to Adelaiderailroad passenger trains - australia, railroad trains - overland - history -
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Book, Jeffrey, Max et al, Lost Railway Stations of the Pyrenees, 2019
Illustrated history of the railway stations on the closed railway lines of the Victorian Pyrenees including the line to Navarre & Ararat to Maryborough.ill, maps, p.226.non-fictionIllustrated history of the railway stations on the closed railway lines of the Victorian Pyrenees including the line to Navarre & Ararat to Maryborough.pyrenee range (vic.) -- buildings, structures, etc -- history, railroad stations -- victoria -- pyrenee range -- history -
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Booklet, Western Australian Government Railways, Rail & Road in Western Australia, 1967
Information and timetables for trains and buses in Western Australia in 1966-67ill, p.64.non-fictionInformation and timetables for trains and buses in Western Australia in 1966-67railroads - passenger - western australia, government buses - western australia -
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Book, Gee, Neville, Melbourne's Industrial and Suburban Sidings, 2012
Pictorial history of railway sidings & industrial branch lines in Melbourne from the 1960s to the 1980s.ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionPictorial history of railway sidings & industrial branch lines in Melbourne from the 1960s to the 1980s.railroad sidings -- victoria -- melbourne, railroads -- victoria -- melbourne -
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Book, Avery, Rod, Freight Across the Nation - The Australian Superfreighter Experience, 2006
A description of the operation of a National Rail company superfreighter from Brisbane to Perth in Australia.ill, p.222.non-fictionA description of the operation of a National Rail company superfreighter from Brisbane to Perth in Australia. railroads - operations - australia, railroads - freight - australia -
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Booklet, Department of Railways, New South Wales, Freight Handbook and Guide to Modern Transport by Rail, 1960s
A hand book with information for sending freight by rail in New South Wales inill, p.54.non-fictionA hand book with information for sending freight by rail in New South Wales in railroad - freight - new south wales, railroads - new south wales - australia -
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Book, Tronson, Mark, Southern Aurora - The real story behind Australia's greatest express train, 1989
A history of the express sleeper passenger train the Southern Aurora between Melbourne & Sydney from 1962 to 1986.ill, p.160.non-fictionA history of the express sleeper passenger train the Southern Aurora between Melbourne & Sydney from 1962 to 1986.railroads - passenger trains - australia, railroads - southern aurora - australia -
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Book, Banger, Chris, The Daylight: A history of the intercapital daylight rail travel between Melbourne and Sydney, 2015
A history of the Intercapital Daylight passenger train it's predecessors and susequent XPT service between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1880 to 2015ill, maps, p.350.non-fictionA history of the Intercapital Daylight passenger train it's predecessors and susequent XPT service between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1880 to 2015railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Book, Banger, Chris, Southern Aurora: And the Melbourne Express & Sydney Express 1962-1993, 2012
A history of the Southern Aurora passenger train and the subsequent Melbourne & Sydney expresses between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1962 to 1993.ill, p.216.non-fictionA history of the Southern Aurora passenger train and the subsequent Melbourne & Sydney expresses between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1962 to 1993.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Book, Banger, Chris et al, Spirit of Progress, 2019
A history of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1937 to 1986.index, ill, maps, p.376.non-fictionA history of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1937 to 1986.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Booklet, The Victorian Railways, The Victorian Railways Presents - Spirit of Progress, 1937
A promotional booklet for the launch of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney in 1937.ill, maps, p.12.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the launch of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney in 1937.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history