Sepia photograph, a collection, train derailment. Photo of a number of derailed carriages, power lines, trees and countryside. Written on back of photo, Culgoa, Wed 31st May 1961.place, train, derailment, photograph, train derailment, culgoa, victoria. wed. 31st may, 1961.

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the bus was qualified as a "Bus Driver Trainer". Demonstrates the method of indicating a bus driver was qualified to train other bus drivers.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing with the words "Bus Driver Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training, buses

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer". Similar design to item 6543Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing with the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

Designed to create an impression on paper, the slate allows users to create Braille by guiding the stylus into the correct alignment to produce Braille, through the applied use of pressure that creates a depression on one size of the paper and a raised dot on the alternative side. In this example, the frame has two side hinges which allow it to sit over the paper edge, and four lines of Braille could be written.1 plastic Braille frame with 4 lines of 28 cells with side hingebraille equipment, equipment

A black and white map of Victoria showing the railway lines where mail is transported and the individual towns listed next to the dot that provides location of such. Underneath is written "Map of Victoria showing the localities beyond the suburbs of Melbourne to which library books are sent to blind members. Books are carried over the railways FREE there is no charge to the readers." Through the work of Tilly Aston, braille postage was provided free by the Victorian Railways which greatly assisted the Braille Library in reaching members who resided outside of Melbourne. This map was produced to show the extent of the work by the Victorian Association of Braille Writers and the need for reading materials across the state.Paper of Victorian railway lines mounted in framevictorian association of braille writers, marketing

Series of four photographs featuring the Special trains on the occasion of the ARHS special train on Saturday 21/8/1971 to undertake the last tour of Ballarat Tramways, prior to the closure of the system. The first line closure (Victoria St.) took place the following day. .1 - R761 just arrival in platform 2 of the Special train. .2 - ditto .3 - R761 shunting across the Lydiard St. with the Victoria Hotel in the background. .4 - R761 leaving Ballarat station (note slide from a different roll of film). Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971. Note: Train/tram tour operated in conjunction with the TMSV.On back of slide: .1 - In black ink "Ballarat / R761 Station" and "P. Moses" in bottom left hand corner. .2 - In black ink "Ballarat / R761 ARHS Train / Ballarat Station" and "P. Moses" in bottom left hand corner. .3 - In blue ink "Ballarat / R761 shunting" and in upper left hand corner "P. Moses". .4 - In red ink "Ballarat / ARHS Train departs" and on other side of slide "P. Moses" in black ink.tramways, trams, arhs, lydiard st north, ballarat railway station

Carriage Toilet sign Lift the Handle after using closet pan : but not while train is at Platform or in station yardHistoric - Railways - Carriage Toilet signCarriage Toilet sign made of enamel paint on metal Lift the Handle after using closet pan : but not while train is at Platform or in station yardpuffing billy, carriage toilet sign

Train ticket re Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service historyPalestine Train ticket, card grey colour, print in English and Arabic, hand written in pencil, Ticket “K54774”.In pencil, “Gaza 15020 - 20.4.42, AIF - reg No 71749, One 1 - 2nd class & seventeen 17, 3rd class Gaza to tel El Kibir” Pencil at bottom, “20.7.42 - 3 - 11 & 111 - Gaza Tel el Kibir”palestine, railways, tickets

1.Photocopy of letter dated 24/12/1914 handwritten by William Thomas Byrne of Docker's Plain whilst at training camp - 3rd light horse brigade train - to his sister. 2.Photocopy of brief summary of W.T.Byrne's life to when he was discharged in 1918 - photocopied from Docker Plains School Honor Book William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains to William and Johanna Byrne. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. Newspaper article dated 7/11/2003 states letter was found inside second hand book and the writer of the letter identified as the uncle of local Wangaratta resident and historian Bill O'Callaghan. The letter written prior to embarking overseas was addressed to Mrs Connell Ford Street Wangaratta but intended for his sister Nora, a Nun at Brigidine Convent, Albert Park. Photocopy of handwritten letter and life history summary in black ink on white paper 3rd Light Horse Brigade train 24/12/14william thomas byrne 5692, docker's plains

The Victorian Railways oil can/feeder was used to oil various parts of engines of trains as part of the maintenance of trains. This would have been carried out by employees in the 'Rolling Stock Branch' of Victorian Railways, which included the maintenance and operation of locomotives and rolling stock. It was donated by a resident of Wodonga, and the Wodonga train line and train station opened in November 1873 when the section of the line from Wangaratta to Wodonga was completed. The expansion of Victorian Railways to the northeast of Victoria occurred after the Victorian Government took over the railways in 1867 and the trains serviced large towns such as Seymour, Wangaratta and Wodonga, as well as smaller towns along the way.The oil can/feeder has local significance as it was donated by a resident of Wodonga, as well as state significance as an example of the equipment used by the Victorain Railways.Grey metal Victorian Railways oil can/feeder used to oil various parts of train engines, with a long spout, handle and a chain attached to the lid."V↑R" on the proper left side.oil can, oil feeder, vintage oil cans, vintage oil feeders, victorian

Taken some time between 1914-18 in France, the photograph depicts extensive wreckage of a railway train. There are collapsed buildings, debris, and helmets scattered all across the landscape. There is one unidentified soldier standing in the middle of the photograph. With research that is currently available, it can be inferred that the wreckage depicted in this photograph is from the tragic Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment which occurred on December 12, 1917. The railway accident involved a troop train carrying almost 1,000 French soldiers on their way home for leave from the Italian Front in World War I. As the train descended into the Maurienne Valley, a sudden, uncontrollable acceleration caused a catastrophic crash and subsequent fire. 675 people died in the accident.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. Additionally, there is only limited information available about the Sant-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment. The record may be a useful springboard for further investigation into this accident and its history.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 6530 / Destruction of train carrying / German helmets (?) to (?) prior to / his retreat at Charleroi /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, france, charleroi, train, military, wreckage, europe, belgium, saint-michel-de-maurienne, maurienne valley

Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No M6859 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, railway station, red rattler, public transport

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer".Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

Transport TrainsStawell 1950 Easter Gift. Visit of Governor Dallas Brooks State Car 4 is in Carriage Dock. 2 trains in Yard. Passenger Specials from Melbourne

The photograph shows the failure of a tramcar axle after being hit by a train (the Deepdene Dasher) at the Deepdene level crossing in 1923 - see pages 6 to 8 of the reference for details of the event and who was to blame. Yields information about the damage to a tramcar axle after a collision with the Deepdene Dasher in 1923.Photograph, black and white, with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Car 65 run into by train at Deepdene, axle Hadfield centre" tramways, axles, deepdene, accidents, collisions, tram 65, mmtb, trams, railways

Leaving Colac the narrow gauge train goes through Tulloh. Coram, Barongarook, Kawarren, Lovat, Gellibrand, Banool, Wimba, McDevitt, Weeaproinah, Devitt Bros., and Ditchley before it reaches Beech Forest, and vice versa. The distance in miles, the height above sea level and the timing from the starting point is given. Note that Weeaproinah W NC changed its name to Dinmont when the Crowes line extension is built. Colac-Beech Forest timetable for May, 1911 showing the DOWN train from Colac to Beech Forest, and the UP train from Beech Forest to Colac plus annotations.colac; melbourne; tulloh; coram; barongarook; kawarren; lovat; gellibrand; banool; wimba; mcdevitt; weeaproinah; devitt bros.; ditchley; beech forest; railway; timetable;

Original held by Mr. Mike Rosel. Relates to series of images, reg. No P000027, P000028.2, P000029.3, P000030.2, P000031, P000032Photograph shows Port of Echuca from a slight height looking lengthways (north ward) with the steam train carriages and the wharf dominating the view. Murray river on the right, Murray esplanade on left with Star hotel visible and Federal Ale sign of the northern fence beyond the hotel. Sawmill is a commercial concern (steam visible above roof). Steam train marked A2 and 996 on the front of the engine. Various equipment , including manual cranes, visible on and around the wharf. Cargo shed is clearly visible on the wharf.Black and white photograph of the Port of Echuca from a slight height looking lengthways, (north) with steam train and wharf dominating the view. Murray river on the right and Murray Esplanade on left. Cranes and cargo shed clearly visible with other wharf machinery running along the side of the wharf. Star Hotel visible on the far left of the photograph. Saw mill (in background) is still a working operation.On train "A2" and "996". "Federal Ale" sigh on the fence beyond the Star Hotel.port of echuca, sawmill, steam trains, echuca wharf, rosel, mike

Photograph. Rural Countryside. Down from top indicates a crop with protective cover. Centre Water catchment. Foreground duel track train line. Post with wiring for light and/or phone lines.

Photograph of Junior Legatees on a motorised train called the Tottenham Flyer in the grounds of Government House in December 1973. 1973 was the Golden Jubilee year for Legacy. Several events were attended by the Governor of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe, and this event was hosted at Government House for the children. Government House hosted Christmas parties for Legacy for many years.A record of an outing for Junior legatees in the Golden Jubilee year.Black and white photo of a children's train at a Christmas party at Government House.Handwritten 'Legacy Xmas Party at Govt. House 1973' in blue ink on reverse. Stamp '8 Dec 1973' in purple ink. Stamp of copyright belonging to The Age in blue ink.christmas, junior legatee outing, government house party

Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. According to the donor (see correspondence in supp. file), this gown was made from Australian wool woven in Bradford and made up in Paris. It was given to the Melbourne Legacy Wives Association by Mr Ken Clarke (former head of the Wool Board and a Legatee) for use in a parade of garments by the Legacy Wives Association.Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. Bodice of long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train.fashion, lace

Details of the newspaper that published the article and of the date are not known at this time.Photocopy, taken from a newspaper article, of a photograph of train crossing Black Dog Creek, Lilliput. Copy is accompanied by an envelope, with inscription.Written on envelope: "With complements, and Best Wishes for a successful 'Historical' year in 1974. M Marsh" Caption on photograph: "Winner: This picture of the Wahgunyah-Springhurst mixed train crossing Black Dog Creek (near Lilliput) won for Mr A.R. Lyell the C.C. Singleton Prize of the Australian Railway Historical Society for the best railway Picture of the year. The subject is one of the very few mixed trains now running in Victoria; many of them having been superseded by diesel rail-cars."australian railway historical society, railway, steam trains, black dog creek, lilliput

One of series of WWI postcards. Light railways were an important transport method on the Western Front. Pioneers primarily carried out construction work but were also trained infantrymen.Black and White photograph mounted on card, of soldiers crowded onto open cars on a light rail train" No11 - A party of Australian Pioneers returning to their dugouts,"wwi, world war one, pioneer, railway