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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - Patterson Station Estate, 1927
... of the railway stations.... of the railway stations.... land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. Example ...The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinThe train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Patterson Station Estate, Bentleigh - 51 home sites - Auction Saturday 26 May 1927 - H. C. Costello & Co.patterson road, purton avenue (now bendigo street), brewer road, real estate, bentleigh, patterson, auction -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - St Elmo Estate, McKinnon / Ormond, 1927
... of the railway stations.... of the railway stations.... land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. Example ...The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinThe train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.St Elmo Estate, McKinnon Auction 19 February 1927 20 Villa Home Sites Superior W.B. Villa "St Elmo" and Modern Brick Villamurray road, hawthorn grove, ormond, mckinnon, real estate, auction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Platform from south side, 1/06/2009
... nunawading railway station... Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line... the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing... of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is railway station looking from north side of station. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - VICTORIAN RAILWAYS
... Railway stations... of lines, station openings, valuations, railway station names... of electrification of lines, station openings, valuations, railway station ...File contains 3 items: 1/Original handwritten notes by Leo J Harrington (VR Melbourne) and T O’Callaghan titled ‘Victorian Railways to ‘62’. Notes include dates of electrification of lines, station openings, valuations, railway station names and their origins. Reference to council minutes regarding request to change the name of Elsternwick station to Caulfield in June 1871. 2/Original newspaper article from ‘The Age’ dated 10/06/1978 by Graeme Davidson titled ‘A case study of Railway politics’. Article refers to a publication called ‘Return to Rosstown, Railway, Land Sales and Sugar Beet ventures in Caulfield’ by D. F. ‘Return to Rosstown’ recounts the story of the Rosstown Junction railway and its creator, William Murray Ross. Tells of Ross’ life since coming to Australia from Liverpool and how he prospered as a land speculator owning large tracts of land in Caulfield, the sugar mill and his plans to operate a railway. 3/Original newspaper article (and image) from ‘Moorabbin Standard’ dated 25/11/1981, titled ‘Centenary train to carry mayors’. Article reports that a special train will run from Spencer Street Station to Mordialloc railway Station on Saturday 19/12/1981 to celebrate the centenary of the railway line to Mordialloc. Story mentions that in 1881, the Caulfield to Mordialloc line was a single track and that passengers can also board the special train at Caulfield Station. Image is of steam train with red ‘tait’ carriages (undated).victorian railways, caulfield, glenhuntly, glen huntly, elsternwick, carnegie, murrumbeena, ormond, steam train, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, ripponlea, north road, rosstown, rosstown junction railway, ross william murray, railways, trains, south caulfield, grange road, railway stations, mirrambeena, caulfield city council, sugar mill, electrification. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ceiling Rose
... Came from the Station Master's house at Mitcham Railway... house at Mitcham Railway Station.... Railway Station. Stationmaster was Mr Tom Hutchison who with his ...Came from the Station Master's house at Mitcham Railway Station. Stationmaster was Mr Tom Hutchison who with his lived in the house. Harold Bakes obtained permission to remove them . Shirley Jones had first mentioned them and helped Harold to remove them, put them on the board and fill up all the holes. Mr Eric Sunderland helped to cut them out, quite a job.Large ceiling rose -plaster mould from the Station Master's house at Mitcham Railway Station.buildings, fittings -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Map - Victorian Railways
... Railway Stations... railway stations in Glen Eira as part of the rail network. 2...) which shows railway stations in Glen Eira as part of the rail ...This file contains three items. 1. Original railways grid map of Victoria with passenger mileages (in miles) which shows railway stations in Glen Eira as part of the rail network. 2. Original pamphlet titled ‘Pocket History Vicrail 1839 – 1981’, dated 1981. Chronological history of milestones and dates, ie. 1981 Caulfield loop opened 24/01/1981 as part of underground rail loop. Image on front cover shows 2 images (steam train and stainless steel train). 3. Original pamphlet by Ministry of Transport titled ‘Your neighbourhood Public Transport System’ outlining fare structure. Stylised map of Caulfield (Glen Eira) neighbourhood.carnegie, bentleigh, caulfield, elsternwick, glenhuntly, ormond, murrumbeena, railways, public transport, bus, train, tram, railway stations, ‘vicrail’, underground rail loop -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Station Stawell Used as a Bus Station 1995
... Railway Station Stawell Used as a Bus Station 1995...Two colour photographs Stawell Railway Station when used... Photograph of the Stawell Railway Station with the station... grampians Two colour photographs Stawell Railway Station when used ...Two colour photographs Stawell Railway Station when used as Bus Station Feb 1995 Photograph of the Stawell Railway Station with the station in the distance, the station with a sign reading Stawell Bus Station other signs visable but unclear there is a red flag hanging from one of the verandah ploes.Stawell Bus Stationstawell railways transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 6/06/1950 12:00:00 AM
... No. 4, photographed at the Railway Station. Shows a close up...Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 4 bogey / Railway Station... 4 bogey / Railway Station Geelong Vic" and on right hand ...Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's single truck trams and its Brush truck.Black and white photograph of the bogie or truck of Geelong No. 4, photographed at the Railway Station. Shows a close up of the Brush truck. The underframe and body bolts. Photographed by John Webster, 6/6/1950. Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 4 bogey / Railway Station Geelong Vic" and on right hand edge "BB32 F2 / T15 / F16 / 6/6/50 1/50 at 11, VV HP3".tramways, trams, geelong, trucks, tram 4 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Brucker, Beech Forest in the snow, c.1908, c.1908
... Beech Forest railway station is shown in 1908, with staff...B/W. Beech Forest Railway Station buildings in the snow... Forest great-ocean-road Beech Forest railway station is shown ...Beech Forest railway station is shown in 1908, with staff and local inhabitants fooling around between snow falls. The collection of sheds and huts was added to and grouped under a common verandah in 1914, after this photo..B/W. Beech Forest Railway Station buildings in the snow. Between the buildings and No.1 Road six people with snow balls, two without.beech forest; railway; snow; -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood black and white photographs
... Ringwood Railway Station... Road Ringwood North melbourne Ringwood Railway Station Black ...Black and white photographRingwood Railway Station -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood black and white photographs
... Ringwood Railway Station... Road Ringwood North melbourne Ringwood Railway Station Black ...Black and white photographRingwood Railway Station -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Original Photograph, W. Jack, Buninyong Railway Station precinct in 1940, 9 June 1940
... Buninyong Railway Station precinct in 1940...Railway station and surrounds in 1940....B/W photograph f Buninyong Railway station precinct, taken... station and surrounds in 1940. Buninyong Railway Bunny Butter ...Railway station and surrounds in 1940.B/W photograph f Buninyong Railway station precinct, taken 9 June 1940, showing Barkly St. trestle bridge over railway cutting, Butter Factory on left, station and rail yards on left, township to thye right.buninyong, railway, bunny, butter factory, bridge, cutting, barkly st. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Site Office for the Construction of new crossing and station, 1/06/2009
... nunawading railway station... Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line... the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing... of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated. Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the Site Office for the work associated with lowering of railway line and construction of new railway station. See NP 3545 to NP3567for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road., springvale road nunawading -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, 5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958), 1988
... 5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958)...5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A Handcoloured cartoon...Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established... stewart Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established ...Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the fifth of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established to transport passengers and produce too and from the city ... Kew developed as a residential suburb which included cottages an dlarge homes such as Villa Alba". Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, General View of Nunawading Station, 1/06/2009
... nunawading railway station... Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line... the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing... of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of he precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is view of the Nunawading Railway Station from Walker Road, showing the North an South Platforms. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road., walkers road nunawading -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Mr C J Brooks, Buninyong Railway Station platform, (built 1889), 9 April 1994
... Buninyong Railway Station platform, (built 1889)...Remains of Buninyong Railway Station platform, line closed...B/W photo remains Buninyong Railway Station platform... of Buninyong Railway Station platform, line closed 1947 Only remains ...Remains of Buninyong Railway Station platform, line closed 1947Only remains of Railway stationB/W photo remains Buninyong Railway Station platform, (built 1889) Looking towards Forest Street down former railway track, platform on right, tennis club building, elm tree, tennis court fence on leftbuninyong, bunny, railway, platform -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Parish of Nunawading, 1892
... , railway, stations, names of property owners. 2nd copy... roads, railway, stations, names of property owners. 2nd copy... roads, railway, stations, names of property owners. 2nd copy ...Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892.Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892. Lithographed by G.S. Bonne[y]. Map includes roads, railway, stations, names of property owners. 2nd copy 'for copying'.Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892. maps, parish of nunawading -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 23/10/1955 12:00:00 AM
... approaching or arriving at Sandringham Railway Station on 23/10/1955... approaching Sandringham Railway Station"..... 50 approaching Sandringham Railway Station". Kodak Ektachrome ...Kodak Ektachrome slide, white cardboard mount, of VR No. 50 approaching or arriving at Sandringham Railway Station on 23/10/1955. Photograph by Keith Kings. Tram has three individual Robur Tea advertisements mounted on the roof. Note the four red PMG telephone boxes on the station forecourt.On top of slide is photographers stamp and slide no K(c)(58). On sides are letters "23/10/55'. On base are words 'V.R. 50 approaching Sandringham Railway Station".tramways, trams, vr, sandringham, tram 50 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Track Looking East, 1/06/2009
... nunawading railway station... Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line... the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing... of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of he precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the railway track looking east from railway crossing in Springvale road. Note the railway station in the distance. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Pedestrian Crossing & Nunawading Railway Station, 1/06/2009
... Pedestrian Crossing & Nunawading Railway Station...nunawading railway station... Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line... the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing... of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is looking over the south side of the intersection in Springvale, to the pedestrian crossing and the Railway Station. The shopping centre is on the right hand side. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Clunes Museum
Postcard, H & B
... PORT ADELAIDE RAILWAY STATION.... RAILWAY STATION. POSTCARD SENT TO TOT FROM NHILL, Postcard ...POSTCARD SENT FROM GEO, HALL, 24TH. FEBRUARY 1912POSTCARD SENT TO TOT FROM NHILL,PORT ADELAIDE RAILWAY STATION.local history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Langford, Weston, Beech Forest showing balloon loop, 26 April 1964
... Beech Forest Railway Station was constructed in 1902...Colour. Beech Forest Railway Station showing the 'balloon... Forest great-ocean-road Beech Forest Railway Station ...Beech Forest Railway Station was constructed in 1902 and had a number off additions to it over the years. At the far end of the station in 1902/3 was constructed a 'balloon' reversing loop, rather than a turntable or a triangle, which rolling stock used in order to even the wear on the wheels. However, the trains also used it. The Garrett in particular was supposed to be turned every second trip to even out its wheel wear, although this was usually ignored for other reasons. The loop was used throughout the life of the station.Colour. Beech Forest Railway Station showing the 'balloon' reversing loop at the far end. The tennis courts and shelter are in the background.beech forest; railway; balloon loop; -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Sign - Wodonga Railway Station Sign
... Wodonga Railway Station Sign....wodonga railway station...The Wodonga rail line and railway station opened...A metal railway station platform sign, Wodonga is painted... The Wodonga rail line and railway station opened in November 1873 when ...The Wodonga rail line and railway station opened in November 1873 when the section of the line from Wangaratta was completed. The expansion of the 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 original Wodonga Station, located in the middle of the city, was closed on 9 November 2008 as part of the Wodonga rail bypass project. The station platform was largely removed and the area has been redeveloped as part of the Junction precinct.This sign has local and state historical significance as the railways played a critical part in opening up the interior of Australia for commerce, transportation and settlement. It enabled Wodonga to develop as an important centre for social and commercial purposes.A metal railway station platform sign, Wodonga is painted in black in the centre circle against an oblong cross piece"WODONGA"railways, wodonga railway station, victoria railways, wodonga -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1990-1999
... sunbury railway station... the Sunbury Railway Station complex. The complex includes photographs... on the Bendigo side of the Sunbury Railway Station. The brick structure... the Sunbury Railway Station complex. The complex includes photographs ...The photograph is one of a series of 6 which feature the Sunbury Railway Station complex. The complex includes photographs of the railway station with the wooden pedestrian bridge which has been demolished and two photographs of the water towers. The photographs were taken before the railway land on the west side of the line was developed to make way for a supermarket complex in 2000.A view of the brick and iron water tower which is sited on the Bendigo side of the Sunbury Railway Station. The brick structure at the base has 3 arched recesses across the front and two at the side. Two of the railway buildings are visible on either side of the tower.sunbury railway station, water towers, footbridges, bridges, railways, george evans collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Print, Kew Railway Station in the early 1900s, c.1900
... Kew Railway Station in the early 1900s...kew railway station...Kew Railway Station (1887-1959). ‘Kew Railway Station... of an early 20th century postcard depicting the Kew Railway Station.... Railway Station (1887-1959). ‘Kew Railway Station’ in Denmark ...Kew Railway Station (1887-1959). ‘Kew Railway Station’ in Denmark Street was the terminus of the Kew Line, which extended from Hawthorn Station to just south of Wellington Street. The Station opened on 19 December 1887 after a prolonged campaign for a railway by the people of Kew. Due to a decline in patronage, the passenger service ceased operations in August 1952. While a freight service continued for another five years, the line and station were officially closed on 13 May 1957. Subsequently demolished in 1959, the headquarters of VicRoads (formerly Country Roads Board) now stands on the former Station site.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic copy of a book plate from 'Kew's Civic Century' (1960) by W.D. Vaughan. The book plate was itself a copy of an early 20th century postcard depicting the Kew Railway Station."Railway opened 1887 - Then as photo states"kew railway station, dorothy rogers, country roads board, vicroads -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, September 1996
... The photograph shows the railway station at Sunbury...A coloured photograph of a railway station with three cars... The photograph shows the railway station at Sunbury in Surrey ...The photograph shows the railway station at Sunbury in Surrey in the United Kingdom. The town of Sunbury in Victoria was named after the English township of Sunbury-on-Thames in Middlesex by the Jackson Brothers who took up land in Sunbury, Victoria. The area was originally known as Koora Kooracup by the Wurundjeri people.Sunbury in Victoria like many other settlements in Australia were given names of towns in the United KingdomA coloured photograph of a railway station with three cars parked outside the building, which has grey walls and scarlet and blue trims. There are framed maps and notices on the exterior walls. -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Photograph First Bright Station, Early Train at first Bright Station and T53 loco, 1894
... The first bright Railway station was made of timber...Black and White photograph showing the first bright Railway... Railway station was made of timber and was used from 1890 to 1900 ...The first bright Railway station was made of timber and was used from 1890 to 1900. This photograph shows the first station along with an early T class steam locomotive 0-6-0, number T53There are not many photographs showing the original timber station, The early T class loco is also interesting as there are only a few photographs of this type of loco on the Ovens Valley line.Black and White photograph showing the first bright Railway Station which lasted from 1890 to 1900. Also shows an early T class locomotive (0-6-0) no T53 at the stationOne of Bright's first trains at the first station, 1890 - 1900. On the back, it has the text, 'Bright Station 1894'photograph, bright, first, station, wooden station -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Bicentennial tapestry, 5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958), 1988
... 5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958) ...kew railway station...5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A framed embroidery...Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established... Bicentennial kew railway station Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION ...This is one of eight embroidered panels, completed during the 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial, and carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society. Nearly 600 residents, including many children, participated in their production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart / Co-ordinator: Dorothy Benyei.5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A framed embroidery created by adults and children of the City of Kew as a Bicentennial project, based on a design by the artist Joy Stewart. Other completed embroideries created in the project are/were displayed in the Kew Library. Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established to transport passengers and produce too and from the city ... Kew developed as a residential suburb which included cottages and large homes such as Villa Alba". Embroidered signature of the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart, australian bicentennial, kew railway station -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph - Framed Photograph, WW1 1st Australian Light Car Patrol
... Railway Station, Syria. Two motor cycles are in shot..., fuel, ammunition etc. It was here at Aleppo Railway Station..., ammunition etc. It was here at Aleppo Railway Station where the final ...See InscriptionFramed B&W photo of 7 patrol cars with crews at Aleppo Railway Station, Syria. Two motor cycles are in shotAWM logo. Caption: WW1 1st Australian Light Car Patrol. Operated in the Middle East and Palestine. The seven cars (Model "T" Fords) comprised four fighting vehicles equipped with Lewis machine guns. Each had a tender vehicle to carry spares, water, fuel, ammunition etc. It was here at Aleppo Railway Station where the final battle took place to end the war. The unit was commanded by Cap't Ernest H James MC & Barww1 1st australian light car patrol, 7 ford model t vehicles fitted with lewis machine guns -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Shelley Station
... related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including...Shelley Railway Station. This image shows the tank where... to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types ...The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. Shelley Railway Station - Shelley was once Victoria's highest railway station, located 781 metres above sea level. The Shelley Railway Station was opened in 1916 and closed in 1979. The railway was used early in its life to transport farmer’s livestock from the Upper Murray to Wodonga. From the 1950s the railway was used heavily to transport equipment and machinery from Wodonga to the Upper Murray to help build the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. The Snowy Hydro Scheme was completed in 1974 and after several years of low level use, the railway was closed. Some remnants of the Shelley Station passenger platform can still be seen today, along with some information boards. The Shelley Railway Station now forms part of the High Country Rail Trail.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Shelley Railway Station. This image shows the tank where the hand brakes were lifted. They were applied again at the "up" side of Koetong for about another 10 miles then lifted near Bullioh.railways wodonga, fred rochow, shelley station, high country rail trail