Ill, p.20.non-fictionTwo articles from the June 1973 issue of Newsrail. First - Report of special train workings associated with the Easter 1973 Melbourne Steam Festival. Second - Train workings that occurred on Black Thursday (Easter) 1973.melbourne steam festival, black thursday

Ill, p.20.non-fictionTwo articles from the March 1974 issue of Newsrail. First - Report of railway operations at Spencer St station over the 1973 Christmas period. Second - Description of Canterbury railway station in the steam locomotive era.victorian railways - history

index, ill, maps, p.156.non-fiction A history of the steam locomotives on the Western Australian Government Railways.locomotives -- australia -- history, railroad locomotives - western australia - history

index, ill, p.280.non-fiction A history of the New South Government Railways Chief Mechanical Engineer Ernest Edward Lucy.locomotive engineers -- new south wales -- biography., locomotives - design and construction - history

ill, p.144non-fictionA history of the garratt locomotives used in Queensland from the Australian Standard Garratt to the Queensland Government Railways Garratt locomotives painted in the crimson color scheme. garratt locomotives - australia - history, australian standard garratt locomotive - history

ill, p.52non-fictionA history of the 620 class 4-6-2 steam locomotive on the South Australian Government Railways. steam locomotives - south australia - history, 620 class locomotive - south australia - history

ill, maps, p.176non-fictionA history of the steam locomotives and Railmotors on the South Australian Government Railways. locomotives - south australia - history, south australian railways -- history.

p.50.non-fictionData on steam locomotives of the New South Wales Railway in April 1966.railroad operations - new south wales - history, locomotives - new south wales - history

p.113non-fictionData on steam locomotives of the New South Wales Railway in July 1974.railroad operations - new south wales - history, locomotives - new south wales - history

ill, p.38.non-fictionA report on the progressive development of the steam locomotive and its equipment on the New South Wales Railways.railroad operations - new south wales - history, locomotives - new south wales - history

ill, p.58.non-fictionThe history of steam locomotives built by the Clyde Engineering company of Granville in Sydney New South Wales.locomotives - australia - history, steam locomotives - australia - history

ill, p.312.non-fictionA list of steam locomotives of the New South Wales Government Railways... revised and updated from the original 'A Century Plus of Steam Locomotives' book.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, p.7.non-fictionA brief history of the R class 4-6-4 steam locomotive on the Victorian Railways in conjunction with a special rail fan trip with 2 R-class locos in May 1967.steam locomotives - victoria- history, r class steam locomotives - victoria - history

p.57.non-fictionA list of the steam locomotives on the broad gauge of the Victorian Railways and their statistics.steam locomotives - victoria- history, steam-engines -- australia -- history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA brief pictorial history of preserved steam locomotives of the Victorian Government Railways in 1984.steam locomotives - victoria- history, preserved locomotives - victoria - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of steam locomotive depots in Victoria between 1950 & 1975.steam locomotives - australia - history, steam locomotives - victoria- history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of steam locomotive depots in Victoria between 1950 & 1975.steam locomotives - australia - history, steam locomotives - victoria- history

ill, p.32.non-fictionPhotographs of steam hauled trains working on the New Zealand Railways.railroad pictorial - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the Karangahake railway in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the railways serving the Thames goldfields in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.22.non-fictionA short history of the life and hard times of the Kawa Kawa section of the New Zealand railway in the North Island.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

index, ill, maps, p.254.non-fictionIn 'Steam Australia', Tim Fischer takes readers into the fascinating story of steam transportation over ten vital decades of transformation in Australia's history. The book also covers the great named express trains hauled by steam locomotives over the decades, such as 'Puffing Billy', Robert Gordon Menzies or 'The Ghan'. Special topics feature things such as Albury's 'break of gauge' platform (where two state track systems met), the Amiens branch line (running through Pozieres and Passchendaele stations in Queensland), some important characters such as C.Y. O'Connor and many more. The book is illustrated with over 300 exciting images from the superb National Library John Buckland collection of photography, many never seen before. Steam locomotives continue to operate as a key part of rail heritage tourism in Australia, demonstrating the ongoing legacy of these engines. The great age of steam in Australia and Fischer's salute to steam locomotion and all that it has achieved for this country is fascinating and captivating to both train novices and enthusiasts alike. A history of the steam train in Australia.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history

ill, maps, p.120.non-fictionFeatures: Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Glenreagh and Dorrigo, by Ray Love. Continuing his series on the history of the locomotive depots in the state, Ray Love presents the life and times of the small locomotive out-depots at Glenreagh and Dorrigo. Our Railway Heritage: West Maitland, by Robert Booth. Turning the clock back to the 1930s when railways were the main stay of our transportation system. A Southern Junction: Culcairn, by Lloyd Holmes. These locations included Corowa, Gerogery, Albury and Culcairn. The essay is a recollection of the history of the town and an insight into the early days of the busy railway junction and Lloyd’s days working as a station officer there. Steaming on at Oberon, by Leon Oberg. Seeks out the origin of the boiler at an Oberon mill. Features: The Shop Order Book, by Ian Dunn. Covers some of the history that can be researched from these valuable NSWGR volumes. In the Midst of Life: 2, by Stephen Halgren. Describing the night a truck full of celebrating locals knocked part of an over bridge into the path of the southbound Melbourne Express. A Tribute to Fred Saxon, by Ian Wallace. Ian, who worked closely with Fred, presents a tribute to a family man who loved life, loved his photography and made many friends along the way. A well-known railway photographer Fred Saxon passed away in January 2004 after a brief illness. Fred had a strong affection for steam working. During the last decade of his life, Fred worked with the Eveleigh Press team on several books and essays.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.136.non-fictionThe Richmond Branch, by Peter Attenborough. Peter looks at the history of the Richmond branch and why it was so significant to the fledgling colony in the 1860’s. The expansion of the line and its many wayside stations are reviewed, as are the operational aspects of the branch. A brief insight is also provided into the short-lived extension to Kurrajong with its very different operating practices. Track diagrams and many photographs are included to illustrate the interesting facets of this branch line. Our Railway Heritage: Old Sydney Yard, by Robert Booth. The story of the old Sydney Yard reaches back 150 years into the very early days if the NSWR. In this brief trip back, Robert explores the detail around the engine shed. Murphys Law at Hawkmount, by Stephen Halgren. Hawkmount, on the Sydney to Newcastle main line attracted scores of steam enthusiasts during the final years of steam. However, notoriety visited the revered location on 15 May 1948 when a series of non-injurious derailments and collisions added another chapter to the locations history. This essay details the incidents and the consequences for the men involved. It gives an interesting insight into 1940s trains working over this busy section of track. Newcastle, by Ron Preston. With the closure of the line from Wickham Junction to Newcastle looming, we take a look at some of the history that surrounds the activities on this line that runs along the banks of the Hunter River. Keep Your Hands to Yourself, by Pat Turner. Retired Junee driver Pat Turner recalls an incident at Albury during his days of firing on the Southern Expresses, and how, sometimes it pays to mind your own business.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.120.non-fictionSteam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Albury; Martin’s Creek Ballast Quarry; Our Rail Heritage: Parramatta River Bridge; Notes on an Old Local Appendix; The ASM: The End of a Railway Career; Flemington Yard;railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.120.non-fictionThe Morpeth Branch; No.269 – The Pick-Up; To School From Derain; Traffic Officer: Shunting at Dubbo and Binnaway; Illawarra Signal Boxesrailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionWoy Woy to Gosford; Traffic Officer; Our Rail Heritage: Whitton’s Vision; Like Father, Like Sonrailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.116.non-fictionObservations on the 53 Class; Bolivia G.N.R. – Bolivia G.N.R. – A Country Railway Station; Traffic Officer – Life as a Young Guard; Notes on an Old Appendix: Part 2; The Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Capertee; Our Rail Heritage: West Maitland.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.148.non-fictionObservations on the 53 Class; Bolivia G.N.R. – A Country Railway Station: 2; The Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Oberon; Traffic Officer: Working as a Guard at Binnawayrailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial