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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Railway Station looking towards Melbourne from old railway level crossing 1908
Black and white photograph of railway crossing looking towards a station on right with steam train at platform. (11 copies)Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Railway Station looking towards Melbourne from old railway level crossing 1908". -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Moyne Station, 2016
Digital imagesmoyne, railway, moyne railway siding, moyne railway station, transport, rail trail -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Moyne Station - birds, 2016
Digital imagesmoyne, railway, moyne railway siding, moyne railway station, transport, rail trail, trees, birds, kookaburras, wagtail -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Railway Station looking west along railway lines, 1918
Black and white photograph looking along railway lines towards station. Train standing at platform. (5 copies)Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Railway Station, 1918". -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beech Forest Railway Station, 1910
By 1910 revenue from the Beech Forest railway was $15,500, working expenditure $12,000, with a net loss (including interest charges) of about $4,000. This and the following year were the lowest net losses ever experienced. Passenger journeys rose steadily, outwards goods traffic rose to a record 12,959 tons (in 1911), and inwards goods traffic was a record 3,359 tons.. The railway station possessed a goods shed, stock race and yards, engine shed, coal stage, crew cabins, a refreshment room, and a four-roomed station building, with the station staff to match. Beech Forest was the principal despatch centre at this stage for split timber. Bill Devitt laid a timber tramway to the Beech Forest railway station to cart the palings for on-shipment..B/W. 177mm x 271mm. A general view from the eastern end of Beech Forest station in 1910. Note the Goods Shed, three tracks with No.3 Road having a NU louvre van and loaded NQR wagons, timber stacks to the left, and Devitt's Tramway with unloaded trolleys at the lower left. To the right, crew cabins with shops and houses in the background.beech forest; railways; timber; tramway; -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, William. F. Scott, "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 32, No. 2, June 1994", Jun. 1994
Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 32, No. 2, June 1994 which has an extensive photographic article on the Bendigo Tramways written by William F. Scott. Gives the origin of the city, first tramway, battery trams, steam trams, electrification, operation by ESCo, SEC takeover, closure, operation by the Bendigo Trust, maps and a list of the Bendigo Trust fleet. Front cover photograph of SEC cars 24 and 26 crossing on the Eaglehawk line.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, battery trams, esco, sec, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Victorian School Railway Clubs' Association, "Railway Club Review Vol. 3, No. 4", late 1961
Yields information about a tour by a Melbourne private schools tour to Ballarat in 1961 and the costs and the Schools club association.Magazine - 14 quarto pages, Gestetner duplicated stapled on left hand side titled "Railway Club Review Vol. 3, No. 4" with a photo of an VR AEC rail motor on the front. Contains a listing of the club committee, news from the various school club, coming trips, articles including a report on the trip to Ballarat and visiting the tram system. See also Reg items 6668 for the tour booking form and 2137 for a photograph of tram 32.trams, tramways, tours, vsrca, ballarat, booking form -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 31, No. 1, March 1993", Mar. 1993
Magazine - "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 31, No. 1, March 1993", 24 pages, centre stapled, with a front cover colour photo of VR 36, Ormond Road, about to cross the Point Ormond line. Contains a detailed article on both the VR lines by Jim Seletto, featuring photos of 39, 30, 53, 49, MMTB 675 and a colour photo of VR 49 on the rear. Contains maps and diagrams of St Kilda Station. Includes Sandringham and Black Rock line. Published by the ARE.trams, tramways, vr trams, st kilda brighton tramway, sandringham, black rock, maps, st kilda, railways, tram 39, tram 30, tram 53, tram 49, tram 675 -
Camberwell Historical Society
Photograph, Camberwell Victoria, view of the railway station, c. 1930
Print of photograph of Camberwell Railway Station looking west. Inscription states 'Camberwell Victoria, view of the railway station, c. 1930' Camberwell Victoria, view of the railway station, c. 1930camberwell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Map - plan, Engineer for Contruction Railways Dept, Toolamba and Tatura Railway, 18 August 1879
Original plan2 sheets stapled together, white paper. Plan of proposed railway line drawn in ink. Names of property owners transverse shown. Roads show. Existing buildings, dams (tanks), wells and railway culverts.Victorian Railways. signed by Engineer in ink.victorian railways plans -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Victorian Railways, Beech Forest: From 27 miles 16 chains looking north, c.1901, 1901
B/W. 168mm x 246mm. Colac - Beech Forest railway line. From the 27 mile 16 chains line (44.7 km) looking north, between Devitt Bros. Siding (44.1 km) and Ditchley (47 km). On an NA-class locomotive, six NQR wagons, and an open wagon there are workmen throughout. colac; beech forest; railways; devitt bros. siding; ditchley; loco na class -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Greg Cash, Rosewood Railway Museum - The Remaking of a Railway, 1992
A history of the Rosewood tourist railway in Queensland.ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of the Rosewood tourist railway in Queensland.tourist railways and museums - australia, rosewood railway museum - queensland -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division), Railway Museum - Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division, 1964
An illustrated guide to the locomotive & rollingstock collection of the Australian Railway Historical Society (Vic Division) Railway Museum in 1962.ill, maps, p.31.non-fictionAn illustrated guide to the locomotive & rollingstock collection of the Australian Railway Historical Society (Vic Division) Railway Museum in 1962.arhs railway museum north williamstown - victoria, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Minchin, R.S. et al, Robb's Railway: Fremantle to Guildford Railway Centenary, 1981
A history of the railway from Fremantle to Perth and Guildford Western Australia, in recognition of the centenary.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the railway from Fremantle to Perth and Guildford Western Australia, in recognition of the centenary.railroad construction - western australia - history, railroad operations - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, The Cooktown Railway: Australia's Most Unusual Railway, 1983
A pictorial history of the railway from Cooktown to Laura in Far North Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.92.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Cooktown to Laura in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ferry, John et al, Glenreagh The Railway Heritage: Glenreagh Mountain Railway 2004, 2004
A history of the railway from Glenreagh and the North Coast railway in northern New South Wales, including the railway, the town, it's railway station and its locomotive depot.ill, maps, p.98.non-fictionA history of the railway from Glenreagh and the North Coast railway in northern New South Wales, including the railway, the town, it's railway station and its locomotive depot.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Armstrong Railway Station & a Diesel Engine 1981
Armstrong Rail Station & Diesel Engine 1981.1011 is a colour photograph of a freight train number T362 at the Armstrong Railway Station. Cream painted building with a red corrugated roof, windows right across the front of the building. 1011.1 is a black and white photograph of the front of the Armstrong railway Station. Shosw the station building, small sheds, toilets, tank. and seatArmstrong Railway Station - 1981stawell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 9, No. 4, December 1971", Dec. 1971
Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 9, No. 4, December 1971, which contains seven photographs of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System on 19/9/1971 by Greg Triplett. Item 579 refers for centre page photograph. Magazine has articles on the Beech Forest Narrow Gauge, The Atjeh Tram (Indonesia), cable cars preserved in Melbourne and a derailment at Yering Vic. in 1900. Ballarat Photos 1 - 40 in Lydiard St. 2 - Bogie car in Wendouree Parade from the wheat silos 3 - Intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Street from the Town Hall 4 - Tram at City Centre with Boer War (?) statue in front of the tram - night photo 5 - 35 at Sebastopol Terminus - night photo 6 - 42 at the Lydiard Street terminus - night photo 7 - 40 leaving Sebastopol as the last tram - night photo (see item 579) Second copy added 31-8-2017. Second copy has a "Technical Book & Mag. Co." yellow label on the front cover.trams, tramways, ballarat, closure, lydiard st, sturt st, sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 29, No. 4, December 1991", Dec. 1991
Yields information about the personal views of the Ballarat tramway system and his photographs. Has a strong association with the author of the article.Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 29, No. 4, December 1991, which has a front cover photograph of No. 40, west bound in Sturt St at intersection with Doveton St. (Photo by Glen Mills), centre page spread "Brisbane Traction Memories" - four photographs by Mick Morahan, a four page article with photographs by Chris Wurr "Ballarat Tramway Tribute "and on the inside rear page, a photograph of Elizabeth St. Hobart and King William St. Adelaide with trams. Ballarat Photographs: Page 14 - No. 31 at Mount Pleasant terminus Page 15 - No. 12 crossing Albert St. Sebastopol (has Skipton St. in the photo caption) Page 16 - No. 40 on the Dawson St. Crossover Page 16 - No. 26 and 27 crossing at the Bell St. Loop Page 17 - No. 17 at Sturt and Lydiard Sts Page 17 - Two trammies having a chat. Map of Ballarat provided by BTPS Ltd on page 15.trams, tramways, ballarat, recollections, lydiard st, sturt st, sebastopol -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood railway signal box
Colour photograph showing inside of signal box -Ringwood railway station"Written on back of photo" Ringwood railway signal box -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Station Stawell -- Postcard
Postcard No 6 Stawell Railway Station in distance shown monumental Masons left side B/W Postcard of Stawell Railway Station taken from Lower Main Street. showin the willow trees and approach to the StationThe Railway Station Stawell No.5 (In White) On the back - Postcard Correspondence Address 0279 On the left side running vertically The "Merle Studio" Main Street Stawell On the Right Side Hand written Robso's M/Masonsstawell railways transport, merle studio -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra, c.1900
This photograph forms part of the Eric Sibly collection of images and information relating to the Outer Circle Railway which he donated to the Kew Historical Society in 1974. Heritage Victoria Citation (Abridged) "The Chandler Highway Bridge, a 137 metre wrought iron lattice-truss girder bridge with four spans supported on red brick piers with moulded bluestone cappings. The bridge has a cantilevered walkway along the west side. ...The Chandler Highway Bridge crosses the Yarra River and connects Alphington and Kew. It was completed in November 1890 as part of the Outer Circle Railway Line.Black & white photograph of the railway viaduct over Yarra River looking south towards Kew.Reverse: "Pre 1930. Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra (now Chandler Highway) - note bridge over line on Kew side for Asylum Farm". KH - 56. Kew Historical Society.chandler highway, railway bridges - kew (vic), sir john monash, outer circle railway, river yarra - kew (vic) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Station Stawell -- Coloured -- Postacrd
Colour Postcard "Earthfocus" Stawell Railway Station Colour photo showing back of station.Coloured Photogrpah of Stwell Railway Station showing Train Tracks and the Verandah over the station platform.Eathfocus PO Box 535 Brighton South Australia 5048 Affix Stamp Here Over a barcode with number PostOffice preferred Stawell Victoria The grand old Stawell Railway Station, one of the towns attractive historical buildings. Photography: Peter Clayton copyright Symbol 03#3estawell railways transport -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Railway crossing, Bedford Road, Ringwood - c1925, 1925
Steam train at Bedford Road railway crossing, Ringwood. Ferntree Gully line.Written below photograph, "Bedford Road railway crossing - c1925". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mansourah Picture Framing, Building Heathmont Railway Station Platform by Wieland Brothers 1926, 1926
Peter Le Get found three framed photos of Heathmont view in a Heathmont Opportunity Shop. Previous owners unknown.Framed photograph with inscription - Building Heathmont Railway Station Platform by Wieland Brothers 1926.Building Heathmont Railway Station Platform by Wieland Brothers 1926. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Railway station at Aslaj, 1917_
This photograph shows a railway station at AslajDigital copy of black and white photograph. "Railway station at Aslaj"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Railway station at Ramleh, 1917_
This photograph shows a railway station at Ramleh.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Railway station at Ramleh"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph, 1895
... railway-siding ...This photo of the first train from Ararat to the Portland Freezing Works in 1895 is a visual record of transport and industry in the early industrialisation of the region.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard, featuring a steam engine with nine carriages and five men. The train has stopped in a siding surrounded by forest. The photo has text written along the right side of the image and repeated across the face of the photograph. Further information is written on the rear.Front: "First Train / Portland Freezing Works / from Ararat." "FIRST / TRAIN / OF / FROZEN / MEAT / RUN BY / ARARAT / LOCO / MEN / SIDING / AT / PORTLAND / FACTORY / 1895" Rear: "1st train ["loading" is struck out] / 1st train of frozen meat / run by Ararat Loco men / Siding at Portland Factory / 1895".locomotive, train, portland, ararat, portland-freezing-works, railway-siding, 1895 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, The Burma-Thailand Death Railway Film Poster
The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, the Siam–Burma Railway, the Thai–Burma Railway and similar names, was a 415-kilometre railway between Ban Pong, Thailand, and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, built by the Empire of Japan in 1943 to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. This railway completed the rail link between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma. This is a poster advertising the showing of a film on the making of the railway.In all, 9,500 Australian prisoners of war worked on the construction of the Burma-Thailand Railway, which ran from Bampong, Thailand, to Thanbyuzayat, Burma . Building commenced at each end of the railway. Altogether, 2,646 Australians died working on the railway.Rectangular shaped black and white film poster.The Burma-Thailand Death Railway Film Posterposters, burma-thailand death railway film poster, world war two, lara r.s.l. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Frank Parker Estate Agency sign over corner shops railway entrance Ringwood (undated)
Frank Parker Estate Agency sign over corner shops railway entrance, clocktower at left, 3 copiesBacking sheet reads, "Porters shop at Railway Station entrance".