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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Getting there by Tram in Western Australia, 1999
A brief history of trams in Western AustraliaIll, p.20.non-fictionA brief history of trams in Western Australiatrams - western australia, trams - perth -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Perth Electric Tramway Society, A ticket to ride : a history of the Fremantle Municipal tramways, 2001
From 1905 to 1952 trams were the main form of transport for work and play in FremantleBib, ill, map, p.72.From 1905 to 1952 trams were the main form of transport for work and play in Fremantletramways - fremantle, tramways - western australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Destination Subiaco, 1957
A history of the tramway systems of Western AustraliaIll, maps, p.18.non-fictionA history of the tramway systems of Western Australiatramways - western australia, urban transport - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Destination Subiaco, 1967
A history of the tramway systems of Western AustraliaIll, maps, p.51.non-fictionA history of the tramway systems of Western Australiatramways - western australia, urban transport - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Electric Transport Museum. (S.A, Adelaide's changing transport : a guide to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia, 196?
A guide to to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia featuring the various transport modes .Ill, p.18.non-fictionA guide to to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia featuring the various transport modes .tramways - adelaide, transport - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (South Australia), The tramways of Adelaide, 197?
Facsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemIll, maps, p.50.non-fictionFacsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemtramways - adelaide, local transit - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Libraries Board of South Australia, The horse tramways of Adelaide and its suburbs, 1875-1907, 1965
This is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedIll, maps, p.86.non-fictionThis is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedtramways - australia, horse tramways - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association, Rails to The Bay : in commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the reopening of the South Terrace and Glenelg Railway as an electric tramway on December 14, 1929, 1971
A history of rail transport between Adelaide and GlenelgIll, maps, p.83.non-fictionA history of rail transport between Adelaide and Glenelgtramways - adelaide, tramways - glenelg -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bygone Australian Transport - A Personal Journey of Nostalgic Memories 1959-1985
A pictorial nostalgic reminiscence from Bob Wilson of his interest in railways, ferries & planes from 1959-1985ill, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial nostalgic reminiscence from Bob Wilson of his interest in railways, ferries & planes from 1959-1985transport - reminiscence - australia, australian transport reminiscence - autobiographical - bob wilson -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association, Adelaide on the move1878-1978: Public transport in a changing scene, 1978
The story of the development of public transportation in Adelaide from horse trams to the present bus and tram and railway systemIll, p.96.non-fictionThe story of the development of public transportation in Adelaide from horse trams to the present bus and tram and railway systemtramways - adelaide, horse tramways - adelaide, suburban railways - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (SA) Inc, Over the viaduct to Henley beach, 1997
The story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachIll, p.20.non-fictionThe story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachtramways - adelaide, horse tramways - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, View Productions, The Darling Harbour monorail, 1988
An account of the ill fated Darling Harbour monorailIll, map, p.16.non-fictionAn account of the ill fated Darling Harbour monorailmonorails - sydney, transit - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, R. Willson, D. Keenan, R. Henderson, The green lines, 1966
The t"Green Lines"were the south western tramway services of the former Sydney metropolitan services.Ill, maps, p.90.non-fictionThe t"Green Lines"were the south western tramway services of the former Sydney metropolitan services.tramways - sydney, urban transport - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, R. Willson, D. Keenan, R. Henderson, The red lines, 1970
The "Red Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services of the former Sydney metropolitan services.Ill, maps, p.86.non-fictionThe "Red Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services of the former Sydney metropolitan services.tramways - sydney, urban transport - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association, The Enfield lines, 1971
The "Enfield Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services that were isolated from the former Sydney metropolitan services.Ill, maps, p.50.non-fictionThe "Enfield Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services that were isolated from the former Sydney metropolitan services.tramways - sydney, urban transport - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ian MacCowan, The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger tramways in the first formed state of Australia, 1992
An account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carsIll, maps, p.152.non-fictionAn account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carstramways - new south wales, steam trams - new south wales, cable tramways - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dudley, John, Flying Scotsman on tour Australia, 1990
Illustrated story of the Flying Scotsmans visit to Australia in 1988-89.ill, p.64.non-fictionIllustrated story of the Flying Scotsmans visit to Australia in 1988-89.flying scotsman - locomotive - history, flying scotsman - australia - pictorial history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bowden, David, Great Railway Journeys in Australia & New Zealand, 2017
A look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.index, ill, maps, p.157.non-fictionA look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.railroad travel - australia, railroad travel - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Berry, Scyld, Train to Julia Creek - A Journey to the Heart of Australia, 1985
Stories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandill. p.208.non-fictionStories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandrailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cook, John, A Book of Australian Railway Journeys, 1985
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaill, p.261.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Railways of Australia, Opening of the Sydney-Perth Standard Gauge Passenger Services The Indian-Pacific, 1970
A commemorative booklet for the inauguration of The Indian-Pacific passenger train from Sydney to Perth.ill, p.25.non-fictionA commemorative booklet for the inauguration of The Indian-Pacific passenger train from Sydney to Perth.railroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Great Rail Non-Journeys of Australia, 1986
Stories of railway journeys around Australiailll, p.233.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Train Catcher - Adventures of a Rail Traveller, 1996
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaindex, p.448.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Whitelock, Derek, Great Railway Journeys of Australia - Gone On The Ghan, 1986
Stories of railway journeys around Australiaill, maps, p.185.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wilson, John, The Overland A Social History, 2021
A history of the Overland passenger train from Melbourne to Adelaideindex, ill, maps, p.196.non-fictionA history of the Overland passenger train from Melbourne to Adelaiderailroad passenger trains - australia, railroad trains - overland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, JK Moir, Australia's first electric tram, 1940
A history of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway.Ill, p.28.A history of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway.tramways - melbourne, electric trams- melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Norman Cross, Destination city : Melbourne's electric trams, 1993
A detailed description of Melbourne's tramways at the turn of the centuryIl, map. p.128.non-fictionA detailed description of Melbourne's tramways at the turn of the centurytramways - melbourne, tramcars - description -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Bendigo tramways: An illustrated history, 1973
... : An illustrated history Book Australian Railway Historical Society ...A book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.Ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.tramways - bendigo, trams - bendigo - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division), The Ballarat tramways: An illustrated history, 1971
... tramways: An illustrated history Book Australian Railway Historical ...A book on the history of Ballarats trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.Ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA book on the history of Ballarats trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, JK Moir, Australia's first electric tram, 1940
A history of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway.Ill, p.28.A history of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway.tramways - melbourne, electric trams- melbourne