Showing 822 items matching "railway history - australia"
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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sinclair, Roy et al, The Spirit of Steam, 1975
... Railroad pictorial - Australia and New Zealand - history ...Pictorial history of railways in Australia and New Zealand.ill, p128.non-fictionPictorial history of railways in Australia and New Zealand.railroad pictorial - australia and new zealand - history, railroad operations - australia and new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australia Government Railways, Project Completed - Western Australian Government Railways, 1969
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. railway ...A promotional booklet for the completion of the standard gauge railway into Perth Western Australia.ill, maps, p.30.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the completion of the standard gauge railway into Perth Western Australia.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway construction - western australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Westrail Publications, Westrail A Concise History, 1981
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. railway history ...A concise history of Westrail, the re-branded Western Australian Government Railways up to 1981ill, p.26.non-fictionA concise history of Westrail, the re-branded Western Australian Government Railways up to 1981railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - westrail -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Downes, Jim et al, The Ghan - Australia by Rail From Adelaide to Alice, 1996
A history of the Commonwealth railways line from Adelaide to Alice Springs.ill, p.80.non-fictionA history of the Commonwealth railways line from Adelaide to Alice Springs.railroads -- australia -- northern territory., railroads -- australia -- south australia. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 5 Controversy and Mr Webb, 2011
... Railways -- History. A history of the South Australian Railways ...A history of the South Australian Railways including the era of Chief Railways Commissioner William Alfred Webbindex, ill, map, p.240.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways including the era of Chief Railways Commissioner William Alfred Webbrailroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 1 The Early years, 2007
... Railways -- History. A history of the South Australian Railways ...A history of the South Australian Railways early years from 1853.index, ill, map, p.320.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways early years from 1853.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 Mountains, Mikados and Pacifics, 2007
... Railways -- History. A history of the South Australian Railways ...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, Gunn, John, Along parallel lines : a history of the railways of New South Wales, 1850-1986, 1989
... Railroads -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History ...A history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..Index, ill, maps, p.581.non-fictionA history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., railways - new south wales - history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, With Iron Rails - A Bicentennial History of the Railways in New South Wales, 1988
a history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fictiona history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., state rail authority of new south wales -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wakeling, Peter, A Century of Service - The Queensland Government Railways Story, 1965
... Railroads -- Australia -- Queensland -- History. Queensland ...A history of the Queensland Government railways from 1865 to 1965.ill, p.64.non-fictionA history of the Queensland Government railways from 1865 to 1965.railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., queensland railways. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kerr, John, Triumph of Narrow Gauge - A History of Queensland Railways, 1990
... -- History. Queensland Railways -- History. A history of the 3'6 ...A history of the 3'6" gauge Queensland Government railways.index, ill, maps, p.232.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" gauge Queensland Government railways.narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., queensland railways -- history. -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, MA Jones, Prolific in God's gifts : a social history of Knox and the Dandenongs, 1983
a detailed historical account of the Knox and Dandenong regions in Victoria, Australia. The book explores the area's development from the arrival of the first pastoralists to its transformation into part of urban Melbourne. It highlights key figures such as James Clow, a clergyman and pastoralist, and John Wood Beilby, an explorer and speculator. The book also discusses the region's early agricultural struggles, the impact of the railway, and its emergence as one of Australia's first tourist destinations. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it provides a vivid picture of the area's history through original newspaper excerpts and documents. [AI generated text]328 p.; 24 cmnon-fictiona detailed historical account of the Knox and Dandenong regions in Victoria, Australia. The book explores the area's development from the arrival of the first pastoralists to its transformation into part of urban Melbourne. It highlights key figures such as James Clow, a clergyman and pastoralist, and John Wood Beilby, an explorer and speculator. The book also discusses the region's early agricultural struggles, the impact of the railway, and its emergence as one of Australia's first tourist destinations. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it provides a vivid picture of the area's history through original newspaper excerpts and documents. [AI generated text]knox (vic.), dandenongs -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Nock (Oswald Stevens), Railways of Australia, 1971
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. Railroad trains ...An illustrated history of railways in Australiaindex, ill, maps, p.284.non-fictionAn illustrated history of railways in Australiarailroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Martin (James Henry) et al, The Australian Book of Trains, 1947
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. Railroad trains ...Illustrated history of Australian Railways up to 1947. With an additional article on the Pennsylvania Railroads new T1 locomotive and turbine locomotives.ill. p.248.non-fictionIllustrated history of Australian Railways up to 1947. With an additional article on the Pennsylvania Railroads new T1 locomotive and turbine locomotives.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Jennings, John et al, Seymour A Railway Town, 2004
A history of the railway town of Seymour Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.75.non-fictionA history of the railway town of Seymour Victoria.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, G.H. Fearnside, All Stations West - The story of the Sydney-Perth standard gauge railway, 1970
... Railway construction - Australia Railway construction ...The history of the construction of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Perthindex, ill, maps, p.167.non-fictionThe history of the construction of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Perthrailway construction - australia, railway construction - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Powe, Jim, Trains and Railways of Australia, 2008
Including many never seen before photos, Jim Powe has shown in this book a history of trains and the railways of Australia. Railways have been close to Australia's transport because of distance and this book shows the time from steam to today.ill, p.303.non-fictionIncluding many never seen before photos, Jim Powe has shown in this book a history of trains and the railways of Australia. Railways have been close to Australia's transport because of distance and this book shows the time from steam to today.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Australian Rail at Work, 1995
An illustrated description of working railways in Australia up to 1995index, ill, p.80.non-fictionAn illustrated description of working railways in Australia up to 1995railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sharland, Michael, Vintage Railways, 1983
... Railroad pictorial - Australia and New Zealand - history ...A pictorial history of railways in Australia both government and private.ill, p.68.non-fictionA pictorial history of railways in Australia both government and private.railroad pictorial - australia and new zealand - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Singleton, C.C. et al, Railways of Australia, 1963
... Railroads -- Australia -- History Railroad trains ...The history of Australian Railways up to 1963ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe history of Australian Railways up to 1963railroads -- australia -- history, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Footplate Yarns of Old, 1997
... railroad operations - Australia - history Australian ...Reminiscences of railway workers on the railways of Australia.ill, p.128.non-fictionReminiscences of railway workers on the railways of Australia.railroad operations - australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Tales of the Footplate: Australian Locomotive Enginemen's Stories and Anecdotes, 1988
Stories and anecdotes from railway men on the Australian railways. Published in celebration of Australia's bicentennial.Ill, p.159.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from railway men on the Australian railways. Published in celebration of Australia's bicentennial.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Ripping Good Railway Yarns, 1991
Stories and anecdotes from railway men on the Australian railways. Published in celebration of Australia's bicentennial.Ill, p.159.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from railway men on the Australian railways. Published in celebration of Australia's bicentennial.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fuller, Basil, Nullarbor Lifelines, 1977
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. railway history ...A history of the Commonwealth Railways 'Tea and Sugar Train' supplying railway workers along the transcontinental railway. Scattered references to Aborgines; mainly anecdotes about Ooldea Aborigines, and work of Daisy Bates.ill, p.214.non-fictionA history of the Commonwealth Railways 'Tea and Sugar Train' supplying railway workers along the transcontinental railway. Scattered references to Aborgines; mainly anecdotes about Ooldea Aborigines, and work of Daisy Bates.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - commonwealth railways -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Singleton, C.C, Australian Railway - Around Australia Program, 1967
Illustrated aspects of railways in Australia up to 1967index, ill, p.64/non-fictionIllustrated aspects of railways in Australia up to 1967railroads -- australia -- history -- juvenile literature, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rogers, Phillipa, Troops, Trains and Trades: the wartime role of the railways of Western Australia, 1939-1945, 1999
The story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.Index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- transportation -- australia -- western australia, railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society - W.A. Division, One Hundred Years of Railways in Western Australia 1871-1971, 1971
A brief history of the first hundred years of the Western Australian Government railways up to 1971.ill. p.32.non-fictionA brief history of the first hundred years of the Western Australian Government railways up to 1971.railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history, railroads -- western australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society Vic Division, From The Archives, 1980
A pictorial view of the Victorian Railways in the pre 1920s era.ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial view of the Victorian Railways in the pre 1920s era.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroads - victoria - pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Harrigan, Leo J, Victorian Railways To '62, 1962
The history of the Victorian Railways from the 1850s to 1962.index, ill, maps, p.299.non-fictionThe history of the Victorian Railways from the 1850s to 1962.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Murray, Matthew J, Memories, 1973
Pictorial early history of the Victorian Railways.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictorial early history of the Victorian Railways.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history.