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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Locomotives of Australia 1850's - 1980's enlarged edition, 1984
A brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.index, ill, p.324.non-fictionA brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.locomotives - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fluck, Robert et al, Locomotives of the Commonweath Railways, 1972
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A history of steam & diesel locomotives on the Commonwealth Railways narrow gauge and standard gauge.ill, p.68.non-fictionA history of steam & diesel locomotives on the Commonwealth Railways narrow gauge and standard gauge.locomotives - south australia - history, locomotives - commonwealth railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Railmac Publications, Railway Photographers Douglas A. Colquhoun, 1982
A pictorial of photographs from Douglas A. Colquhoun.ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of photographs from Douglas A. Colquhoun.photography - douglas a. colquhoun, railroads - operations - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Railmac Publications, Railway Photographers John Burgess, 1982
A pictorial of photographs from John Burgessill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of photographs from John Burgessrailroads - operations - australia, photography - john burgess -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dornan, S.E, The Electric Railways of New South Wales, 1976
A brief history of the electrified railway system operated by the New South Wales Government from 1926 to 1976.ill, maps, p.96.non-fictionA brief history of the electrified railway system operated by the New South Wales Government from 1926 to 1976.railroad operations - new south wales - history, electric trains - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society - Queensland Division, Brisbane's Railways: Steam to Electric, 1979
A history of the conversion of the Brisbane suburban railways from steam and diesel to electric operations. Produced to commemorate the inauguration of electric rail services in Brisbane.ill, maps, p.50.non-fictionA history of the conversion of the Brisbane suburban railways from steam and diesel to electric operations. Produced to commemorate the inauguration of electric rail services in Brisbane.railroad operations - queensland - history, electric trains - brisbane - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Harvey, James Young, Mercy Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War II, 2001
A history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.index, ill, maps, p.280.non-fictionA history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- medical care -- australia, hospital trains -- australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dare, John, Diesel Pictorial, 1977
A pictorial history of diesel and electric locomotives on the railways of Victoria both government and private. Produced to commemorate 25 years of diesel traction on the Victorian Railways 1952 to 1977.ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial history of diesel and electric locomotives on the railways of Victoria both government and private. Produced to commemorate 25 years of diesel traction on the Victorian Railways 1952 to 1977.locomotives - victoria - history, diesel locomotives - victoria - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, S.T.A. RAILCARS, 1981
Details of diesel railcars running on the State Transport Authority in Adelaide South Australia.ill, p.16.non-fictionDetails of diesel railcars running on the State Transport Authority in Adelaide South Australia.passenger trains - south australia - history, railcars - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Clark, Howard, The Australian Tram, 1969
Brief details of the trams and tramway systems around Australia up to 1969.ill, p.44.non-fictionBrief details of the trams and tramway systems around Australia up to 1969.trams - australia - history, trams - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Brimson, Samuel, The Tramways of Australia, 1983
A pictorial history of the trams and tramway systems in Australiaill, p.223.non-fictionA pictorial history of the trams and tramway systems in Australiatrams - australia - history, trams - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert Stuart, Fruits of Federation, 2009
The story of the railway up to the present. In some ways its use has changed a lot, as freight traffic has replaced passengers as its big earner, traction has changed from steam to diesel, and trains have become bigger, In many ways though, it has not changed enough, remaining inadequate and slow because of its too economical construction.index, ill, maps, p.166.non-fictionThe story of the railway up to the present. In some ways its use has changed a lot, as freight traffic has replaced passengers as its big earner, traction has changed from steam to diesel, and trains have become bigger, In many ways though, it has not changed enough, remaining inadequate and slow because of its too economical construction.railway construction - australia, clarence river bridge (grafton -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert Stuart, The Railways of Victoria 1854-2004, 2009
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...The history of the Victorian Railways from 1854 to 2004.index, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionThe history of the Victorian Railways from 1854 to 2004.railway construction - australia, railroads - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McCarthy, K, The Corrimal Colliery Railway, 1978
... Prahran Coal railways - Australia - history Illawarra District ...A brief history of the narrow gauge colliery railway at Corrimal in the Illawarra of New South Wales.ill, maps, p.43.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge colliery railway at Corrimal in the Illawarra of New South Wales.coal railways - australia - history, illawarra district - railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Armstrong, John et al, 1973
The story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan Tramway of North Queensland.ill, maps, p.103.non-fictionThe story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan Tramway of North Queensland.railroads - queensland - history, tramways - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sallis, Roger, Australian Preservation of Narrow Gauge Railways, 1979
Details of the preservation societies in Australia preserving narrow gauge (3'6" & less) railways, locomotives and rollingstock.ill, maps, p.87.non-fictionDetails of the preservation societies in Australia preserving narrow gauge (3'6" & less) railways, locomotives and rollingstock.rail and tram preservation societies - australia, preserved rollingstock - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Watson, Stephen E, Rails to Walhalla Part 2 Locomotives and Rollingstock, 1981
A brief pictorial history of the 2'6" Moe to Walhalla railway in Victoria focusing on the locomotives and rollingstock.ill, p.64.non-fictionA brief pictorial history of the 2'6" Moe to Walhalla railway in Victoria focusing on the locomotives and rollingstock.puffing billy - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Whiteford, David, From Back Yard to Bennett Brook 1976-2005
A history of the Western Australian Light Railway Preservation Association and the railway and tramway preservation at the Bennett Brook Railway near Perth in Western Australia.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the Western Australian Light Railway Preservation Association and the railway and tramway preservation at the Bennett Brook Railway near Perth in Western Australia.preserved locomotives - western australia - history, preserved trams - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stocks, Ian, The Last of the Hudswells, 1982
A pictorial tribute to the last ten years of CSR Limited's 2' gauge Hudswell Clark steam locomotives working on the sugar mill railways of the Herbert River Valley around Inghamill, maps, p.98.non-fictionA pictorial tribute to the last ten years of CSR Limited's 2' gauge Hudswell Clark steam locomotives working on the sugar mill railways of the Herbert River Valley around Inghamsteam locomotives - queensland - history, sugar tramways - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Butrims, Robert, Australia's Garratt, 1975
A history of the Australian Standard Garratt 4-8-2 2-8-4 steam locomotive.ill, p.72.non-fiction A history of the Australian Standard Garratt 4-8-2 2-8-4 steam locomotive.locomotives -- australia -- history, australian standard garratt locomotive - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, S.A.R. Narrow Gauge Locomotive Register, 1981
A history of narrow gauge locomotives in South Australia mostly on the 3'6" government run railways.ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of narrow gauge locomotives in South Australia mostly on the 3'6" government run railways.steam locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Western Australian Government Railways, Freight and Wagon Handbook: Western Australian Government Railways
A handbook for freight wagons and freight handling by the Western Australian Government Railways.ill, maps, p.48.A handbook for freight wagons and freight handling by the Western Australian Government Railways.railroad operations - western australia - history, railroads - freight - western australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Beckhaus, John G, Railway Freight Wagons In New South Wales 1982, 1982
A description of freight wagons on the New South Wales Railways in 1982.ill, p.108.A description of freight wagons on the New South Wales Railways in 1982.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad - freight - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunzburg, Adrian, A History of W.A.G.R. Steam Locomotives, 2000
A history of the steam locomotives on the Western Australian Government Railways.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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Beyer Peacock In South Australia, 1986
A history of the Beyer Peacock produced locomotives manufactured in & for the South Australia railways.ill, p.16.non-fictionA history of the Beyer Peacock produced locomotives manufactured in & for the South Australia railways.steam locomotives - south australia - history, beyer peacock locomotives - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, S.A.R. T Class 1903 - 1939, 1988
A history of narrow gauge T class 2-8-0 steam locomotives on the 3'6" South Australia Government Railways built between 1903 & 1939.ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of narrow gauge T class 2-8-0 steam locomotives on the 3'6" South Australia Government Railways built between 1903 & 1939.steam locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Westrail Locomotives, 1981
A brief history of narrow gauge 3'6" & standard gauge diesel locomotives built of the Western Australian Government Railways (Westrail).ill, p.24.non-fictionA brief history of narrow gauge 3'6" & standard gauge diesel locomotives built of the Western Australian Government Railways (Westrail).railroad locomotives - western australia - history, diesel locomotives - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam, Eric, No Fear Of Change or Learning To Live With Change, 2001
A book about the changing nature of the railways in Australiap.144.A book about the changing nature of the railways in Australiarailroads - operations - australia, railroads -- australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, West, A.M, Crimson Giants The Articulated Steam Locomotives of Queensland Rail, 1995
A 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.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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, A Century Plus of Locomotives New South Wales Railways 1855-1965, 1965
A history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1965. An expanded version to include the 10 years after the centenary celebrations of the opening of the railways.ill, p.143non-fictionA history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1965. An expanded version to include the 10 years after the centenary celebrations of the opening of the railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- history