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Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, E.H. Bradford, The scenic railway and the mountain devil : the steepest incline railway in the world, 1937
... The scenic railway and the mountain devil : the steepest ...Pictorial account of the Katoomba Scenic railwayIll, p.14.non-fictionPictorial account of the Katoomba Scenic railwayblue mountains - scenic railways, scenic railways - katoomba -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Railway Station, May 1950
The Kew railway was opened in 1887, and diverged from the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn and Glenferrie. From the point of divergence the line was slightly less than one mile long, and it had only one intermediate station — Barker. There were four road over-bridges and two level crossings, including one over the busy Barkers Road. The line supported a passenger and goods service, and was electrified in December 1922, at the same time as the main line to Box Hill. There were a number of peak hour services which ran from Flinders Street station (Melbourne) to Kew, but in 1938 all but one of these were diverted to the Ashburton line, where traffic was growing. This had an adverse effect on Kew traffic, as passengers from Kew needed to cross over a footbridge at Hawthorn to change trains, and the main line trains were usually already crowded by the time they reached Hawthorn. At about the same time the off-peak trains were replaced by road buses. In 1952 all passenger trains were withdrawn, but the road bus service continued for many years. Goods trains were finally withdrawn in 1957, and the railway was dismantled in 1958-59. (Source: Frank Stamford, 'The Hawthorn - Kew Railway')Small black and white snapshot of Kew Railway Station inMay 1950. The photograph, one of 12, is part of a larger album of newspaper clippings, timetables, tickets and photos relating to the Kew Railway Line, taken and compiled by Lachlan Richardson, while a resident of Kew. The album dates from the 1950s. The album is part of a larger subject file on the Kew Line, compiled over time by members of the Kew Historical Society."Kew Railway Station, May 1950"kew railway line, transport -- railways -- kew (vic.), kew branch line, kew railway station -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - RAIL SECTION AND CERTIFICATE, 1) est 1941-43, .2) 1984
The items were presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221, 4th Anti Tank Regt in May 1984. Alf worked on the Railway during 1942-43 as a Prisoner of war in horrendous conditions. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1076, 2484P..1) A section of the "Thai-Burma Railway Line". A small brass plaque is attached to one edge. .2) Certificate of "Authenticity Thai- Burma Railway memento". Yellow parchment paper with gold surround with blue print. A space for "Presented to and date, signed by". A brief story on the Railway Line. On the rear in one corner in ink "Slice No 131"..1) "Rail slice Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce"memorabilia, history, railways -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, At Surrey Hills - Railfan tour to Belgrave for the South Pacific Electric Railway Group, 1 October 1966
... At Surrey Hills - Railfan tour to Belgrave for the South ...We have an original copy donated by Iam Barkla and a larger one copied by Ken Hall. The Barkla original has a sticker with his reference details on the back. The occasion was a Railfan tour for the South Pacific Electric Railway Group to Belgrave. Photo taken on 1 October 1966. A black and white photo of an electric train near the Surrey Hills railway station. The shops in Union Road, the pedestrian overpass at the station and houses in Windsor Crescent can be seen in the background.surrey hills railway station, railfan tour, south pacific electric railway group, 1966, union road shops, windsor crescent -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map, Victorian Railway W'bool No1 & No2, 1897
These two sheets show the 1897 plans drawn up by the Victorian Railways for the erection of the Warrnambool Railway Station building. It is a two-storey building still existing today. The railway came to Warrnambool in 1890 and they must have used temporary buildings for seven years before this railway building was erected. It had offices, booking counter and public facilities on the ground floor and housing for the Station Master on the first floor. The building erected was a typical design for country town railway stations and many of similar design were erected in the 1880s and 90s. These plans are important because they show clearly the design of the Warrnambool Railway Station buildings when they were first erected in the 1890s.They will be very useful for researchers. The coming of the railway was a significant event in Warrnambool’s history and did much to make the port and shipping a less viable proposition.These are two architect’s plans and drawings of the Warrnambool Railway Station building (1897). The drawings are black and white and the first plan shows the ground floor plan and the first floor plan and the outbuildings. The second plan shows drawings of the building with its elevation to the platform and its elevation to Merri Street. There are two stamps of the Railways Department, Melbourne. These are copies, not originals. ‘Victorian Railways, Warrnambool, Station Buildings, Scale 8 feet to one inch, Contract No. 6379B (Nos. 1 and 2)’warrnambool, railway station buildings -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Outer Circle Railway Viaduct, 1919
Railway Viaduct constructed for the Outer Circle Railway. Bridge designed by John Monash, engineer. Converted into a state highway, 1930s.Dateable photo of an important piece of Victorian railway infrastructure.Photograph of Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra, Fairfield. Looking toward Lugton Street, showing fence underneath taken from the Chandler Highway. Reverse: "Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra Fairfield, H0276, Property of Miss Foley"railway viaduct, chandler highway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - POPPET HEAD, AT THE NEW CHUM RAILWAY AND SOUTH NEW MOON, c.1900
... POPPET HEAD, AT THE NEW CHUM RAILWAY AND SOUTH NEW MOON ...Two negatives, similar shot of poppet head, fence, large building and water pool. One broader photo of area. Sheet of negatives of South New Moon Mine. (I am not sure where the above information came from - but the first photo in this group is the New Chum Railway miine - NOT the South New Moon - P Wilkin 19/09/2013.)place, mining site, south new moon mine -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, C. 1900
A sepia coloured photograph of a group of well dressed men (possibly taken at the Railway Station; possible deputation to the railways dept. 1900)Typed sticker: DEPUTATION TO RAILWAYS DEPT. / OUTSIDE RAILWAY STATION / APPROX. 1900 Pencil: 34railways, 1900s, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell named Team at the Victorian Railway Ambulance Corps at Blackburn 1913
... Stawell named Team at the Victorian Railway Ambulance Corps ...Stawell - Victorian Railway Ambulance Corps team. Taken at Blackburn 1913stawell transport sport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - from Wal Larsen to Wal Jack re the Tenterfield railway, Wal Larsen, Aug 1945
... from Wal Larsen to Wal Jack re the Tenterfield railway. ...Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. This letter from Wal Larsen of Bright, dated 16 Aug 1945 describes a trip to Tenterfield, notes on crews, their hats, station layouts and detailed map. With the letter is a plan of the station layouts of the West Tamworth to Barraba line dated 6-10-45. Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Wal Larsen.Letter - handwritten with ink on a set of four ruled Salvation Army - Australian Comfort Fund and YMCA printed sheets and a drawing on a foolscap sheet on the rear of Australian Military Forces for - "Return on Members of the Permanent forces entitled to Medical Attendance"letters, wal jack, railways, nsw, wal larsen, tenterfield, barraba, west tamworth, nswgr -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station by a Diesel Electric Locomotive 1995
... Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station by a ...Anniversary Train Visit Stawell Railway Station. Diesel Electric Loco. 1995stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - THE GREAT HAWKESBURY RIVER RAILWAY BRIDGE N.S.W
... THE GREAT HAWKESBURY RIVER RAILWAY BRIDGE N.S.W. ...Postcard The Great Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge N.S.W. Rear. Addressed to Miss Absalom c/- Mr Dempsey, Sailors Gully Eaglehawk. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station with a Flat top vehicle carrier carrying an amphibian vehicle 1995
... Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station with ...Anniversary Train Visit Stawell Railway Station. Flat top vehicle carrier with amphibian vehicle. 1995stawell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - National Trust News, David Maloney, The Port Melbourne Railway, Feb 1990
... The Port Melbourne Railway ...Photocopy of National Trust News illustrated article 'The Port Melbourne Railway' by David Maloneytransport - railways, melbourne & hobsons bay railway company, melbourne & hobsons bay united railway company, david maloney -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper clipping, 3. A part of the new railway line.; New Railway Line: Eltham to Hurst's Bridge; The Weekly Times, 24 Feb 1912, p27, 1912
... 3. A part of the new railway line.; New Railway Line ...Pages from a scrapbook belonging to Heather Jenkins (nee Sargeant) who lived as a child in the Police Residence at 728 Main Road, Eltham in the 1920s. Images featured are 1. A peep on the road, nearing Research. 2. The Main Road at Eltham (opposite Railway Station). 3. A part of the new railway line. 4. The mail coach leaving for Kangaroo Ground.Heather Sargeant was the daughter of Constable W.C. Sargeant, the local police officer in residence at Eltham, 1922-1927Detail from large newspaper clipping (half page), very aged and fragile with sticky tape holding it together with 4 images of early Elthameltham, heather jenkins (nee sargeant), railway, railway line, edendale farm, mummery's -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Victorian Railways remarks book, Victorian Railways, c. 1940s
Used at Orbost Railway Station, possibly by the Station Master, between 1944 and 1984. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.Book with a red cover. On the front cover VICTORIAN RAILWAYS Audit Inspectors Remarks Book, Orbost. Inside are numbered and lined pages with hand written information dating from 28/3/1944-13/8/1984, dated and signed by various station masters. Cover has a section missing from the bottom left.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS Audit Inspectors Remarks Book, Orbost.railway-history orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station with a Flat top vehicle carrier carrying an army truck & trailer 1995
... Anniversary Train Visit to the Stawell Railway Station with ...Anniversary Train Visit Stawell Railway Station. Flat top vehicle carrier with army truck and trailer. 1995stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ''THE CONSTRUCTION: OF THE MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO RAILWAY'' P.1
... ''THE CONSTRUCTION: OF THE MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO RAILWAY'' P ...''The Construction of the Melbourne to Bendigo Railway' pages 1 and 2 (separate sheets) of a document (laminated) prepared by the Bendigo Historical Society and outlining the history of the construction of the line..Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, history, bendigo railway, construction of the melbourne to bendigo rail line. mr valintine, mr lysaght, dr backhaus, mr bissell, mr harney, dr hunt , mr mackay, cornish & bruce, malmsbury viaduct, taradale viaduct, coliban river, elphinstone tunnel, big hill tunnel, sir henry barkly, mr robert burrowes. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, The Electric Railway Improvement Co. (ERICO), "Notes on Bonding and Return Circuits", c1916
... The Electric Railway Improvement Co. (ERICO) ...Book, titled, "Notes on Bonding and Return Circuits" consisting of 20 pages, printed in black ink. Prepared by The Electric Railway Improvement Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Gives costs of welding, bonding, rail resistance, voltage drops, testing methods, electrolysis, rail expansion, rail section, sleeper track, treatment of ties (sleepers), and the monthly average price of copper from period 1885 to Dec. 1915, the power required for electric traction and a list of clients. Date of printing not given in document, estimated to be c1916. See also item Reg. No. 1638 for a book on equipment for welding and bonding.trams, tramways, trackwork, rail bonding, erico, welding -
Central Highlands Tourist Railway (Daylesford Spa Country Railway)
Vehicle - 280HP Walker Railcar, Victorian Railways, 91RM, December 1950
Victorian Railways 280HP Walker RailcarVictorian Railways livery circa. 1968victorian railways, railcar -
Central Highlands Tourist Railway (Daylesford Spa Country Railway)
Vehicle - 280HP Walker Railcar, Victorian Railways, 82RM, September 1950
280HP Walker Railcar Victorian RailwaysVictorian Railways livery circa. 1968victorian railways, railcar -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Ticket, Framed ticket to the Official Opening of the Buninyong Railway Banquest 1889, 1889
... Framed ticket to the Official Opening of the Buninyong ...Ticket printed for use by people attending a banquet held during the official opening celebrations for the Buninyong Railway line on Thursday, 12 September 1889. Printed ticket in a bronze coloured frame, with floral motif around the ticket edges. Not used.Unused. Issued by Robert M. Harvey, Hon. Secretary.trains, railways, buninyong railway -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Geelong Steam Preservation Society, The Belmont Common Railway, 1969
... The Belmont Common Railway...The Belmont Common Railway - Geelong ...Illustrated history of the Belmont Common Railway in Geelong & a description of their locomotives & rollingstockill, maps, p.6.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Belmont Common Railway in Geelong & a description of their locomotives & rollingstockthe belmont common railway - geelong, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Yendon History Group
Railway anniversary badge, 2012
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 12 April 2012.Enamel badge, with stick pin and clasp, in a plastic bag attached to City of Greater Geelong letterhead paper. The top half of the badge is white with black writing 'Geelong Ballarat Railway' and the bottom half of the badge is black with white writing '150 years'. It was part of the gift bag given to those who rode on the reenactment train, 10 Apr 2012.GEELONG BALLARAT RAILWAY 150 YEARSgeelong ballarat railway, railway anniversary, 150th re-enactment train. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Davidson, Rachael, The Nicholson River Railway Bridge, 2004
... The Nicholson River Railway Bridge ...Research, interpretation and management recommendations for the Nicholson River Railway Bridge, East Gippsland, Victoria, by a Forestec student.bridges, transport -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Rail slice- Thai Burma railway
T shaped railway line slice from the Thai-Burma railway line 1942-43.No markings on actual railway line slice but plaque attached Rail slice thai-Burma Railway !942-43 Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS NEWSLETTER APRIL 1950, April 1950
Victorian Railway Magazine: 16 page magazine - many black and white photos.The Victorian Railways Newsletter.organization, government, services, the victorian railways newsletter. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VICTORIAN RAILWAYS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1919, 1919
Victorian Railways Rules and Regulations 1919. Grey hard cover. 445 pages with black and white illustrations.Victorian Railwaysrailways, bendigo to melbourne, rules and regulations 1919, railways, victorian railways, rules and regulations, utilities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Japanese fleet at Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1910
Photograph of the Japanese fleet at Railway Pier 1910Japanese fleet at Railway Pier 1910transport - shipping, armed services - navy, japanese navy -
Central Highlands Tourist Railway (Daylesford Spa Country Railway)
Vehicle - 153HP Walker Railcar, Victorian Railways, 32RM, 1953
Victorian Railways 153hp Walker Railcar 32RMVictorian Railways livery circ 1955victorian railways, rail car