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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Biddle, Milton, Steam Locomotives of the Victorian Railways: A Listing, 2013
... steam locomotives - Victoria- history Steam-engines ...A list of the steam locomotives on the broad gauge of the Victorian Railways and their statistics.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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fletcher, David, Australia's Colourful American Locomotives, 2021
... locomotives, it includes all known American steam locomotives ...Australia's colourful American locomotives describes the livery of American locomotives at the time of their import to Australia. With the exception of Shay and Climax geared locomotives, it includes all known American steam locomotives in the nineteenth centuryill, p160.non-fictionAustralia's colourful American locomotives describes the livery of American locomotives at the time of their import to Australia. With the exception of Shay and Climax geared locomotives, it includes all known American steam locomotives in the nineteenth centurylocomotives -- australia -- history, locomotives -- design and construction -- united states -- history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Arthur Winzenried, "Tram to Sorrento", 1984
Book - titled "Tram to Sorrento", written by Arthur Winzenried, published by APW Productions Melbourne 1984. Covers the history of the steam tram operation from Sorrento township to the back beach. Including the operator G. S. Coppin, the locomotives, rolling stock, staff, stories and closure. Gives lists of shareholders as well.Yields information about a steam tram that operated between the two beaches in Sorrento - 1890 to 1920.Book - 56 pages including card cover printed on off white paper, centre stapled, Has a $4.95 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sorrento, steam trams, horse trams, tourism -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Rupertswood Siding
... from large estates in England. Rupertswood Station Steam ...The steam train is pulling into the former Rupertswood Station. Guests who were invited to the Clarke family's mansion, 'Rupertswood Mansion' used Rupertswood Station after the servants had departed the train at Sunbury Station. This ensured that the servants arrived at the mansion and were able to arrange the luggage in the allotted rooms before the guests arrived. In later years students from Salesian College who needed to travel up the line from Sunbury used the siding, which was finally closed as buses transported the students.When William Clarke built Rupertswood Mansion in 1874, he also included his own railway station and a lodge at the main gates of the estate. He copied this practice from large estates in England.A black and white non-digital photograph of a passenger steam train arriving at a station with passengers waiting to board the train.rupertswood station, steam locomotives, rupertswood mansion, sunbury -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Nick Anchen, Puffing Billy : spirit of the Dandenongs, 2017
The Puffing Billy Railway is a genuine living museum, part of the original Victorian Railways branch line which operated for fifty three years between Upper Ferntree Gully and Gembrook. The quaint little train became in institution of the Dandenongs, and the closure of the line in 1954 caused a public outcry. The salvation and continuing operation of Australia’s best-loved steam train is one of the great Australian stories. The history, preservation and current operation of the Puffing Billy Railway. A detailed description of the Puffing Billy train journey, including information on local history, fauna and flora. Technical details of locomotives, rolling stock and other associated equipment. An extensive photographic gallery featuring over 200 b&w and colour images.108 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionThe Puffing Billy Railway is a genuine living museum, part of the original Victorian Railways branch line which operated for fifty three years between Upper Ferntree Gully and Gembrook. The quaint little train became in institution of the Dandenongs, and the closure of the line in 1954 caused a public outcry. The salvation and continuing operation of Australia’s best-loved steam train is one of the great Australian stories. The history, preservation and current operation of the Puffing Billy Railway. A detailed description of the Puffing Billy train journey, including information on local history, fauna and flora. Technical details of locomotives, rolling stock and other associated equipment. An extensive photographic gallery featuring over 200 b&w and colour images. puffing billy railway, dandenongs -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hancox, Teddy, Rosewood Railway Museum, 2000
... Preserved steam locomotives - Queensland - history Railway ...A list of locomotives and rollingstock at the Rosewood Railway Museum west of Brisbane Queensland.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA list of locomotives and rollingstock at the Rosewood Railway Museum west of Brisbane Queensland.preserved steam locomotives - queensland - history, railway rollingstock - queensland -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Geelong Steam Preservation Society, The Belmont Common Railway, 1969
Illustrated history of the Belmont Common Railway in Geelong & a description of their locomotives & rollingstockill, maps, p.6.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Belmont Common Railway in Geelong & a description of their locomotives & rollingstockthe belmont common railway - geelong, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Michael Menzies, Bellarine Peninsula Railway - Brief History & Guide Book, 1990
Illustrated history of the Bellarine Peninsula Railway and a guide to its locomotives & rollingstock in 1990ill, maps, p.14.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Bellarine Peninsula Railway and a guide to its locomotives & rollingstock in 1990the bellarine peninsula railway - queenscliff, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Hotham Valley Railway, Your easy guide to Steam on the Hotham Valley Railway, ????
A description of the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway from Pinjarra to Boddington and the rollingstock and locomotives.ill, maps, p.7.non-fictionA description of the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway from Pinjarra to Boddington and the rollingstock and locomotives.hotham valley tourist railway - western australia, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dr John Kramer, The Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum, 1987
Details of the locomotives and rollingstock at the Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum in Northern NSWill, maps, p.72.non-fictionDetails of the locomotives and rollingstock at the Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum in Northern NSWdorrigo steam railway & museum - nsw, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, David Burke, 30 Days On Australia's Railways - A diary of September journeys, 2014
An entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.ill. p.172.non-fictionAn entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.railroads -- australia -- history., railroad travel -- australia -- history. -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Val Smith, Don (Ripper) Reid : story of an Upper Yarra Valley sawmiller, 1997
... the journey. Steam locomotives were used on the Powelltown to Yarra ...Prior to 1901 the men working in the forests of the Upper Yarra Valley were mainly paling splitters and shingle cutters. When the Warburton-Lilydale Railway was completed in 1901, sawmilling became a major industry and one of the main employers in the Upper Yarra Valley. The railway enabled the sawmillers to get their timber to the Melbourne markets easily and economically. The mills were built, usually in the allotted logging area. Tramlines were used to bring timber from the mills to the railway. In the Upper Yarra Valley the tramlines were mostly horse drawn, or if it was too steep a combination of winches for lowering and then horse to complete the journey. Steam locomotives were used on the Powelltown to Yarra Junction tramline and Ezard-Richards' tramline at Starvation Creek. Donald Ambrose Reid has been a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, Shire Councillor, firefighter and friend but through it all a Sawmiller. This is Don Reid's story. A story of a sawmilling family. Don's memories also give an insight into the early history of Upper Yarra Valley and the changes that occurred in the sawmilling and logging industry. VAL SMITH 1996/97.non-fictionPrior to 1901 the men working in the forests of the Upper Yarra Valley were mainly paling splitters and shingle cutters. When the Warburton-Lilydale Railway was completed in 1901, sawmilling became a major industry and one of the main employers in the Upper Yarra Valley. The railway enabled the sawmillers to get their timber to the Melbourne markets easily and economically. The mills were built, usually in the allotted logging area. Tramlines were used to bring timber from the mills to the railway. In the Upper Yarra Valley the tramlines were mostly horse drawn, or if it was too steep a combination of winches for lowering and then horse to complete the journey. Steam locomotives were used on the Powelltown to Yarra Junction tramline and Ezard-Richards' tramline at Starvation Creek. Donald Ambrose Reid has been a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, Shire Councillor, firefighter and friend but through it all a Sawmiller. This is Don Reid's story. A story of a sawmilling family. Don's memories also give an insight into the early history of Upper Yarra Valley and the changes that occurred in the sawmilling and logging industry. VAL SMITH 1996/97.upper yarra valley (vic.), don reid, donald ambrose reid -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, LLoyd, W.G, Register of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives 1863-1971 (& Beyond), 2002
... Railroads -- New Zealand -- Registers Steam locomotives ...A list of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand railways from 1863 to 1971 & updated to 2002index, ill, p.200.non-fictionA list of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand railways from 1863 to 1971 & updated to 2002railroads -- new zealand -- registers, steam locomotives -- new zealand -- registers -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, LLoyd, W.G, Register of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives 1863-1971, 1974
... Railroads -- New Zealand -- Registers Steam locomotives ...A list of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand railways from 1863 to 1971index, ill. p.129.non-fictionA list of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand railways from 1863 to 1971railroads -- new zealand -- registers, steam locomotives -- new zealand -- registers -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lodestar Press, The Tank Engines A Farewell to Steam Album Number One
Photographs of tank engines working on the New Zealand Railways.ill, p.31.non-fictionPhotographs of tank engines working on the New Zealand Railways.tank locomotives - new zealand - pictorial, railroad pictorial - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dyer, Peter F, Steam Locomotives of the New Zealand Public Works Department, 1966
... - New Zealand - history A history of steam locomotives used ...A history of steam locomotives used by the New Zealand Public Works Department for construction and maintenance projects.ill, p.40.non-fictionA history of steam locomotives used by the New Zealand Public Works Department for construction and maintenance projects.railroad locomotives - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McClare, E. J, The NZR Garratt Story, 1978
... Railroad steam locomotives - New Zealand - history Garratt ...A history of the Garratt locomotive in New Zealand, mostly the 6-cylinder G class 4-6-2 2-6-4index, ill, p.100.non-fictionA history of the Garratt locomotive in New Zealand, mostly the 6-cylinder G class 4-6-2 2-6-4railroad steam locomotives - new zealand - history, garratt locomotives - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Poulsen, Brian, A Collection of Steam Photographs from The Express, 1967
A collection of photos from the first 5 volumes of: 'The Express' railway magazine of New Zealand.ill, p.24.non-fictionA collection of photos from the first 5 volumes of: 'The Express' railway magazine of New Zealand.railroads pictorial - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McGavin, T.A, Steam Locomotives of the New Zealand Railways since 1863, 1950
... - New Zealand - history Details of steam locomotives working ...Details of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government railways since 1863.ill, p.46.non-fictionDetails of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government railways since 1863.railroad locomotives - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, Australia's Last Giants of Steam, 2016
... Locomotives -- Australia -- History Steam-engines ...Details of the last big steam locomotives built for the government and private railways of Australia.index, ill, p.255.non-fictionDetails of the last big steam locomotives built for the government and private railways of Australia.locomotives -- australia -- history, steam-engines -- australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, The Observer's Book of Steam Locomotives of Australia, 1979
... - history Descriptions of steam locomotives working on government ...Descriptions of steam locomotives working on government and private railways in Australia.index, ill, p.252.non-fictionDescriptions of steam locomotives working on government and private railways in Australia.railroads -- australia -- history, locomotives - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McDonald, Gary et al, Australia's Golden Age of Steam: A Pictorial History, 1985
... Railroads -- Australia -- History Steam locomotives ...A pictorial history of steam locomotives in the early to middle 20th century.ill, p.151.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotives in the early to middle 20th century.railroads -- australia -- history, steam locomotives - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, American Steam on Australian Rails, 2004
A history of American designed and/or build locomotives working in Australia.index, ill, maps, p.168.non-fictionA history of American designed and/or build locomotives working in Australia.railroads -- australia -- history, locomotives - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McGavin, T.A, Steam Locomotives of the New Zealand Government Railways 1872-1949, 1950
... - New Zealand - history Details of steam locomotives working ...Details of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government railways from 1872 to 1949.ill, p.32.non-fictionDetails of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government railways from 1872 to 1949.railroad locomotives - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewart, W. W, Grand Old Days of Steam, 1975
... Zealand - history Pictorial history of steam locomotives working ...Pictorial history of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government Railways.ill, p125.non-fictionPictorial history of steam locomotives working on the New Zealand Government Railways.locomotives -- new zealand -- history, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewart, W.W, When Steam was King, 1970
Illustrated history of the locomotives of the New Zealand Government Railways.ill, maps, p.143.non-fictionIllustrated history of the locomotives of the New Zealand Government Railways.locomotives -- history, locomotives -- new zealand -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Josephine and Her Friends
... -4-0 0-4-0 Fairlie steam locomotive Josephine and other small ...A brief history of the 0-4-0 0-4-0 Fairlie steam locomotive Josephine and other small locomotives working in New Zealand.ill, p.10.non-fictionA brief history of the 0-4-0 0-4-0 Fairlie steam locomotive Josephine and other small locomotives working in New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 Mountains, Mikados and Pacifics, 2007
... steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains ...A history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.index, ill, map, p.339.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Daddow, Vivian, The Puffing Pioneers - and Queensland's Railway Builders, 1975
INTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust……index, ill, p.217.non-fictionINTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust…… railroads -- queensland -- history, railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Steam Tram, Sorrento, Victoria", c1900
Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the rooves advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin