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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, Mind the curve! : a history of the cable trams, 1970
The colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.155.non-fictionThe colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.cable trams - melbourne, public transport - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, A very public solution : transport in the dispersed city, 2000
In A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.Index, bib, maps, p.331.non-fictionIn A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.urban transportation - melbourne, local transit - melbourne, local transit - ontario -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, University of New South Wales Press, Back on track : rethinking transport policy in Australia and New Zealand, 2001
This book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.Index, ill, p.240.non-fictionThis book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.transportation - australia, transportation - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Full Parallel Productions, Stopping all stations : Melbourne's unfinished rail network/opportunities lost, 2010
This book is a delightful examination of many aspects of the great transport development saga of 'Greater Melbourne', and it is very timely given renewed focus on rail across Australia and around the world.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.214.non-fictionThis book is a delightful examination of many aspects of the great transport development saga of 'Greater Melbourne', and it is very timely given renewed focus on rail across Australia and around the world.railways - melbourne - history, suburban railways - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cassell, Getting around town : a history of urban transport in Australia, 1980
A history of urban transportation in AustraliaIndex, ill, p.176.A history of urban transportation in Australiaurban transport - australia, urban railways - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Urban Rail Electrification Steering Committee, Northern suburbs transit system, Perth-Joondalup railway : progress summary, 1991
Progress report on the construction of the Northern suburbs transit system in PerthIll, maps, p.28.non-fictionProgress report on the construction of the Northern suburbs transit system in Perthurban transport - perth, suburban railways - perth -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, O'Brien, Dennis, Tracks In Time From The Dennis O'Brien Collection, 1997
Pictorial history of railways in New South Wales from the photographic collection of Dennis O'Brien.ill, p.128.non-fictionPictorial history of railways in New South Wales from the photographic collection of Dennis O'Brien.railroads - new south wales - australia, railway operations - new south wales - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book - The 34 & 35 Class, Morahan, Mick, 1998
A history of the 34 & 35 class steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.224.non-fictionA history of the 34 & 35 class steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.railroad locomotives - new south wales - history, 34 & 35 class locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Morahan, Mick et al, The 60 Class, 1994
An illustrated history of the 60 class 4-8-2 2-8-4 Garratt steam locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.226.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 60 class 4-8-2 2-8-4 Garratt steam locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 60 class locomotive - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Groves, Ken, The Big Engines of the N.S.W.G.R, 1994
An illustrated history of the 57 & 58 class 4-8-2 3-cylinder steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.256.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 57 & 58 class 4-8-2 3-cylinder steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 57 & 58 class locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Morahan, Mick, P Class, 2000
An illustrated history of the P class (32 class) 4-6-0 steam locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.224.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the P class (32 class) 4-6-0 steam locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 32 class locomotive - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Crow, Lindsay et al, Away With Steam, 19891
Pictorial history of railway operations on the New South Wales railways.ill, p.96.non-fictionPictorial history of railway operations on the New South Wales railways.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroads - new south wales - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Preston, R.G, Standards In Steam The 30 Class, 1985
An illustrated history of the 30 class 4-6-4 steam tank locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.192.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 30 class 4-6-4 steam tank locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 30 class locomotive - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Steam Album First Division, 1968
Pictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Steam Album Second Division, 1969
Pictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Steam Album Third Division, 1973
Pictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictures of steam locomotives in New South Wales.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Flyer, 1970
A tribute to steam locomotive operation on The Sydney - Newcastle Express on the New South Wales Railways.ill, maps, p.75.non-fictionA tribute to steam locomotive operation on The Sydney - Newcastle Express on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroads - passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Memories of Steam, 1974
A pictorial history of steam locomotive operations on the New South Wales Railways especially around the Newcastle area.ill, p.54.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotive operations on the New South Wales Railways especially around the Newcastle area.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Flyer, 1970
A tribute to steam locomotive operation on The Sydney - Newcastle Express on the New South Wales Railways.ill, maps, p.75.non-fictionA tribute to steam locomotive operation on The Sydney - Newcastle Express on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroads - passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Steam Pictorial, 1966
A photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.40.non-fictionA photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Swansong of Steam, 1976
A photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.64.non-fictionA photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Thompson, John B, 36, 1988
A service history of the C36 class 4-6-0 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.168.non-fictionA service history of the C36 class 4-6-0 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wright, Harry, The 59 Class, 1996
A history of the D59 class 2-8-2 freight locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.223.non-fictionA history of the D59 class 2-8-2 freight locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Illawarra Group, Steam on the Illawarra, 1979
A pictorial history of steam operations on the Illawarra railway from Sydney to Port Kembla in New South Wales.ill, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam operations on the Illawarra railway from Sydney to Port Kembla in New South Wales.steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial, illawarra district - railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Selems, Ron, Trackside
A pictorial history of steam and diesel locomotives in New South Wales.ill, p.128.non-fiction A pictorial history of steam and diesel locomotives in New South Wales.locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Chamberlain, Brian, Early Steam in Tasmania, 1987
A history of the first 17 years of 'Broad Gauge' 5'3" railways in Tasmania plus a section on tall masted ships involved in transporting those locomotives to Australia.ill, p.146.non-fictionA history of the first 17 years of 'Broad Gauge' 5'3" railways in Tasmania plus a section on tall masted ships involved in transporting those locomotives to Australia.steam locomotives - tasmania - history, broad gauge railways - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dunn, Ian, Years of Change: An album of N.S.W. Railways in Transition, 1983
A pictorial album of photos of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in the transition period of the New South Wales Railways in the 1960s to the 1980s.ill, p.68.non-fictionA pictorial album of photos of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in the transition period of the New South Wales Railways in the 1960s to the 1980s.locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Merchant, Rick, Railway Album Number 1, 1995
A pictorial of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in New South Wales.ill, p.40.non-fictionA pictorial of steam, diesel and electric locomotives in New South Wales.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
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Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Melbourne Easter 1973, 1973
A tour program detailing the route and travel information for the special train from Sydney to Melbourne with 3801 and 3820 run by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum over the Easter holidays in 1973.maps, p.52.non-fictionA tour program detailing the route and travel information for the special train from Sydney to Melbourne with 3801 and 3820 run by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum over the Easter holidays in 1973.railroad preservation - victoria - history, tourist trains - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, S.T.A. RAILCARS, 1981
Details of diesel railcars running on the State Transport Authority in Adelaide South Australia.ill, p.16.non-fictionDetails of diesel railcars running on the State Transport Authority in Adelaide South Australia.passenger trains - south australia - history, railcars - australia - history