Tooled green hardcover book with gold printing.Weale's Rudimentary Series: No 139steam engine, mathematical theory, t baker, j r young

index, ill, p.200.non-fictionA list of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand railways from 1863 to 1971 and updated to 2002railroads -- new zealand -- registers, steam locomotives -- new zealand -- registers

ill, p.30.non-fictionPhotographs of steam hauled trains working on the New Zealand Railways.railroad pictorial - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history

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ill, p.128.non-fictionDetails of steam locomotives in Australia.railroads -- australia -- history, steam locomotives - australia - history

ill, p52.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotives in Adelaide South Australia.railroads - south australia - history, locomotives - south australia - history

ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionFeatures – Orange Steam Locomotive Depot, Sydney Railway Station, Hawkesbury River Bridge. The Line to Gwabegar railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionSteam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Griffith; From Paperboy to Train Operator; K200 – The English Mail, Roving Traffic Officer; The British Australian Oil Company; The British Australian Oil Co.’s Rail Tank Wagons; Tulloch’s Phoenix Iron Worksrailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.172.non-fictionFeatures: Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Port Waratah. Ray Love covers another locomotive depot of the steam era. The Richmond Line: An Engineman’s Reminiscences. Graeme Kirkby remembers life as an engineman on this outer Sydney suburban line. The Four Wheel Hopper in NSW. Ian Dunn researches the ubiquitous four wheel hopper.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.192.non-fiction Features 192 pages with essays on: Western Line Train Travel in January 1961; No.335 South; Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Binnawayrailroads - 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-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.232.non-fictionFeatures: 232 pages of NSW railway history. Ray Love follows up his work from Byways 31 with the history of the locomotive depots that were developed after the building of the zig-zags, covering the installations at Wallerawang, Mudgee, Eskbank, Dunnedoo and Coolah while Ian Wallace presents some information of his much loved, I (or 26) class. To finish this Biggest Byways Yet there are some words and photographs about steam engine driver Ken Groves who worked out of Enfield and in the Brisbane region while a steam engine newcomer, Keith Brown, explains the workings of a major locomotive depot in his essay, Out of Goulburn.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionIn this issue of Byways of Steam, the history and details of six suburban steam depots are presented. The individual histories feature drawings, diagrams, photographs and operational information on such diverse locomotive depots as Milsons Point, Hurstville, Homebush, Clyde, Belmore and Rozelle.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionFeatures: NSWR Steam Locomotive Depots: Wellington; Our Rail Heritage: Darling Harbour; Campbelltown to Camden; The ASM: To Gresham in the West; Albury Steam Days;railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.188.non-fictionFeatures: 188 pages of NSW railway history. Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Cootamundra; Tumut; Out of Goulburn – Firing Days; The Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW Lithgow Part 2.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionThe Campbelltown to Camden Railway, by Ian Dunn. This essay explores the origins, building and operation of the line, and the photos dwell particularly on the operations associated with the coal loader at Narellan in the late 1950s. Bathurst’s 59 Class Bankers, by Peter Attenborough. This article looks at the role of those steam engines transferred to Bathurst, in particular the 59 class, which arrived at Bathurst at virtually the same time that mainline operations were drawing to a close. Troy Junction, by Ray Love. In this essay, Ray Love reviews the history and traffic operations of the junction which at one-time incorporated stock yards, an abattoir and a quarry. Kapooka, by Pat Turner & Ray Love. Retired engineman Pat Turner spent his entire railway career based at Junee, working on the main southern line. In this essay, Pat relates an incident at Kapooka, many years ago, at a time when all southern express trains required assistance in that area. Traffic Officer, by Russell Bright. Traffic Officer Russell Bright opts for a less uncertain life style than that of a guard and becomes an assistant station master, initially at Binnaway. He moves through the grades of ASM by way of promotions to Narrabri West and then to Temora. Many of the normal duties, as well as several incidents along the way are described as Russells railway career advances. In the Midst of Life, by Stephen Halgren. Eternal vigilance is required in whatever path we take, be it railway of every day. This essay recounts the tragic runaway and derailment of locomotive 5586 and the tragic death of Driver George Dixon at Eastwood in September 1940 which prompted railway poet Frank Brown to pen the ode Eastwood Fatality.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionTraffic Officer: Relief Guard at Nyngan; No Sand, No Go; The Short North: Gosford to Wyong; Profile of a Master Fitter; Mountain Quest; Strange Railway Accident.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.152.non-fictionThe Short North: Wyong to Fassifern; Trial Trip; The Railway Alts; Signal Boxes of the Illawarra Line; Steam Loco Depots in NSW – Blayneyrailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.136.non-fictionTale of a TF; The Yanderra Pay Bus Incident; Traffic Officer; Steam Locomotive Depot: Coomarailroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.136.non-fictionRailways and Collieries of the West Wallsend District. Brian Andrews gives an account of the coal railways of the area. Another Trial Trip. Before engine crews are passed for a specific class of locomotive, it is necessary for the men to successfully handle the engine on a Trial Trip in the presence of a Locomotive Inspector. Long time Junee engineman Pat Turner relates a few problems which he and driver Dick Evans had with a 60 class Garratt on one such trip. Our Railway Heritage – Kogarah. Robert Booth looks at this Sydney suburban location. Thank God for the Far West. From 1931 until 1967, The Far West Children’s Health Scheme Carriages were a familiar sight in outback New South Wales. Converted from former passenger carriages, the cars conveyed a nursing sister to various locations where she tended and gave advice to expectant or new mothers and so helped to reverse a frightening incidence of child mortality and illness in the outback. This article covers the history of this most worthwhile scheme and the carriages which served it so well. Steam Depots in NSW: Mt Victoria. Ray Love presents the life and times of this small but important locomotive out-depot located at the top of the Blue Mountains. Coals to Newcastle in Days Past. Ray Loves photo essay reliving the haulage of coal in Newcastle. Timber Tramways of the 7th Section. Jim Longworth provides an insight into two timber tramways, the Bonville Timber Tramway and the Boambee Timber Tramway. What’s Your Number? Ian Dunn presents an overview of the locomotive numbering practices of the NSWGR, and a description of the numeral forms used on steam and diesel locomotives from 1855 to 1982.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

ill, maps, p.216.non-fictionThe Industries and Railways of the Lithgow Valley. Mark Langdon, fresh from his coverage of the Wolgan Valley in Shale and Shays, has researched the rise of Lithgow as an industrial centre, including numerous mines and industries and the various rail links in the valley, west of the Blue Mountains. The expanded text is accompanied by many previously unpublished images of the period, including some wonderful panoramic photographs of the valley. These are accompanied by another superb Dean Oliver drawing showing the location of the industries and mines and the rail lines. Steam Locomotive Depots in NSW: Lithgow. The feature essay in this volume is Ray Love’s coverage of this steam locomotive depot, The expanded facilities at Lithgow covered the locomotives which worked over the mountains, including the Big Engines and those that worked to Bathurst and Mudgee, on the branch line. Interspersed throughout the expansive text are stories from railway enginemen, the result of many hours of recorded interviews by the author.railroads - 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.116.non-fictionHawkesbury River to Woy Woy; The Cape; The ASM: Telegraph Point; The Merriwa Branch; Our Rail Heritage: Domain of Tunnel Box; NSWR Steam Locomotive Depots: Nevertire and Warren;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.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

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.164.non-fictionDetails and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales featuring Junee and the locomotive depot.railroads - 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