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Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Wyelangta Weekend Wanderings, 1992
A tour program for a trip to the narrow gauge timber tramways of Wyelangta on the Beech Forest railway in the Otways of Victoria, on the 21 & 22-11-92.ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA tour program for a trip to the narrow gauge timber tramways of Wyelangta on the Beech Forest railway in the Otways of Victoria, on the 21 & 22-11-92.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Murdoch, Geoff, Tasmania's Hagans, 1998
A centenary celebration of the Hagans Patent 2-6-4-0 steam locomotive on the North East Dundas Tramway of Western Tasmania.ill, maps, p.71.non-fictionA centenary celebration of the Hagans Patent 2-6-4-0 steam locomotive on the North East Dundas Tramway of Western Tasmania. steam locomotives - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Winzenreid, Arthur, The Cave Hill Tram, 1985
A short research report about the narrow gauge Cave Hill firewood tramway near Lilydale in Victoria.p.10.non-fictionA short research report about the narrow gauge Cave Hill firewood tramway near Lilydale in Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, timber tramways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, Steam Triumph on Railway Across Australia
A history of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Perth finished in 1970.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Perth finished in 1970.transcontinental railway - australia - history, railroad construction - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Holmes, Lloyd, Steam Across The Border, 2012
A history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.railroad operations - australia - history, rail gauges - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Western Endeavour: A Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway, 1970
A Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway for the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970. Complete with maps and details of the route from Sydney to Perth.ill, maps, p.90.non-fictionA Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway for the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970. Complete with maps and details of the route from Sydney to Perth.railroad passenger trains - australia, western endeavour special passenger train - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Whyalla a guide, 1972
A guide to the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Whyalla & Maree for a special passenger train run in 1972 complete with maps of the route.ill, maps, p.67.non-fictionA guide to the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Whyalla & Maree for a special passenger train run in 1972 complete with maps of the route.special passenger train - australia, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, West by Steam, 1972
The story of the first steam train to cross Australia with the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionThe story of the first steam train to cross Australia with the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970.railroad passenger trains - australia, western endeavour special passenger train - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene Australia Dynon to Delec, 2002
A pictorial history of the standard gauge railway from Melbourne to Sydney from 1962 to 1982ill, p96.non-fictionA pictorial history of the standard gauge railway from Melbourne to Sydney from 1962 to 1982railroad operations - australia - pictorial, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Western Australian Government Railways, Progress and Achievement Western Australian Government Railways, 1970
A promotional brochure from the Western Australian Government Railways in 1970 to mark the introduction of the standard gauge from Sydney all the way to Perth.ill, maps, p.40.non-fictionA promotional brochure from the Western Australian Government Railways in 1970 to mark the introduction of the standard gauge from Sydney all the way to Perth.railroad operations - australia - pictorial, indian pacific passenger train - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (W.A. Division Inc.), The Kalgoorlie 1897-1971, 1971
A brief history of the railway from Perth to Kalgoorlie from 1897 to 1971 and the introduction of the standard gauge railway from Kalgoorlie to Perth.ill, p.18.non-fictionA brief history of the railway from Perth to Kalgoorlie from 1897 to 1971 and the introduction of the standard gauge railway from Kalgoorlie to Perth.railroads - passenger - western australia, railroad construction - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bromby, Robin, Rails To The Top End: The Adelaide-Darwin Transcontinental Railway, 1982
A brief illustrated history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Adelaide to Darwin Transcontinental Railwayill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA brief illustrated history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Adelaide to Darwin Transcontinental Railwayrailroad construction - australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australian Government Railways, The Linking of The Standard Gauge Railways of Kalgoorlie, 1968
... Transcontinental railway - Australia - history A ceremonial brochure ...A ceremonial brochure produced to mark the linking at Kalgoorlie of Western Australia's new standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle with the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia 3-08-68ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA ceremonial brochure produced to mark the linking at Kalgoorlie of Western Australia's new standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle with the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia 3-08-68railroad construction - western australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australian Government Railways, Operations Section, 1973
A ceremonial brochure produced to commemorate the opening of the new Forestfield marshalling yard in Perth by the Western Australia's as part of the new standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Port Pirie in South Australia.ill, p.10.non-fictionA ceremonial brochure produced to commemorate the opening of the new Forestfield marshalling yard in Perth by the Western Australia's as part of the new standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Port Pirie in South Australia.railroad construction - western australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australian Government Railways, New Lifeline, 1966
... on the new Western Australian standard gauge railway from Kwinana ...A ceremonial brochure produced to mark the inauguration of the first flow of traffic on the new Western Australian standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Kalgoorlie to meet the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA ceremonial brochure produced to mark the inauguration of the first flow of traffic on the new Western Australian standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Kalgoorlie to meet the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia.railroad construction - western australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Weekend News, 4FT8½ The Linking of Perth and Kalgoorlie by Standard Gauge Railway, 1968
... Transcontinental railway - Australia - history A brochure of news clippings ...A brochure of news clippings marking the inauguration of the new Western Australian standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Kalgoorlie to meet the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia.ill, maps, p.16.non-fictionA brochure of news clippings marking the inauguration of the new Western Australian standard gauge railway from Kwinana and Fremantle to Kalgoorlie to meet the existing Trans Australian Railway to Port Pirie in South Australia.railroad construction - western australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dames & Moore, Alice Springs - Darwin Standard Gauge Railway Draft Environmental Impact Statement, 1982
A draft environmental impact statement for the building of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway in December 1982.ill, maps, p.126.non-fictionA draft environmental impact statement for the building of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway in December 1982.railroad construction - australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Division) Inc, The Broad Way to Port Pirie 1937 - 1982, 1982
A history of the broad gauge railway to Port Pirie in South Australia to meet the Commonwealth Railways standard gauge and 3'6" narrow gauge S.A.R. line.ill, maps, p.48non-fictionA history of the broad gauge railway to Port Pirie in South Australia to meet the Commonwealth Railways standard gauge and 3'6" narrow gauge S.A.R. line.railroad construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, State Transport Authority of South Australia, Adelaide Railways, 1982
A history of early broad gauge railway out of Adelaide in South Australia.ill, p.14non-fictionA history of early broad gauge railway out of Adelaide in South Australia.railroad construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, South Australian Railways Institute Magazine, Centenary of the Adelaide and Port Railway 21st April 1956, 1956
A history of early broad gauge railway from Adelaide to Port in South Australia to celebrate the centenary in 21-04-56.ill, p.15non-fictionA history of early broad gauge railway from Adelaide to Port in South Australia to celebrate the centenary in 21-04-56.railroad construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Commonwealth Railways, Port Augusta - Whyalla official opening 6-10-72, 1972
Booklet to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway from Port Augusta to Whyalla on Friday 6th October 1972ill, maps, p.16.non-fictionBooklet to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway from Port Augusta to Whyalla on Friday 6th October 1972railroad construction - south australia - history, commonwealth railways (australia) -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Commonwealth Railways, Stirling North - Marree Railway official opening 27-07-57, 1957
Booklet to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway from Stirling North to Marree in South Australia on the 27th July 1957.ill, p.19.non-fictionBooklet to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway from Stirling North to Marree in South Australia on the 27th July 1957.railroad construction - south australia - history, commonwealth railways (australia) -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Division Inc.), Farewell Narrow Gauge 10 to 13-10-69, 1969
A tour program... possibly run by the ARHS SA division... for the farewell narrow gauge 3'6" S.A.R. from Port Pirie South Australia to Cockburn, before the start of standard gauge operations begin. Friday 10th to Monday 13th October 1969.ill, maps, p.38.non-fictionA tour program... possibly run by the ARHS SA division... for the farewell narrow gauge 3'6" S.A.R. from Port Pirie South Australia to Cockburn, before the start of standard gauge operations begin. Friday 10th to Monday 13th October 1969.railroad operations - south australia - history, preserved locomotives - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, George, G.K, Diamond Rails, 1975
A brief history of the Diamond Valley Railway 71/4 inch gauge tourist railway in Eltham Lower Park.maps, p.16.non-fictionA brief history of the Diamond Valley Railway 71/4 inch gauge tourist railway in Eltham Lower Park.railroad construction - victoria - history, tourist railways and museums - victoria -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Nick Anchen, Iron Roads in the Outback, 2017
The Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age.ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionThe Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age. commonwealth railways (australia) -- history., central australia railway -- history. -
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Book, G.H. Fearnside, All Stations West - The story of the Sydney-Perth standard gauge railway, 1970
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
Book, Fitch (Ronald John), Australian Railwaymen - From Cadet Engineer to Railways Commissioner, 2006
"Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of his career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. Fitch gives an account of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. In 2002 when 92 Fitch earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the World's oldest recipient of a PhD."--Jacket.index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fiction"Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of his career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. Fitch gives an account of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. In 2002 when 92 Fitch earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the World's oldest recipient of a PhD."--Jacket.fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910-, railroad engineers -- australia -- .biography -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australia Government Railways, Inauguration of Perth-Port Pirie Standard Gauge Passenger Service, 1969
A promotional booklet for the Inauguration of the 'Indian Pacific' passenger service between Perth Western Australia and Port Pirie South Australia in 1969.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the Inauguration of the 'Indian Pacific' passenger service between Perth Western Australia and Port Pirie South Australia in 1969.railway history - western australia, indian pacific passenger train - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Western Australia Government Railways, Project Completed - Western Australian Government Railways, 1969
... for the completion of the standard gauge railway into Perth Western Australia ...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
Book, Kerr, John, Triumph of Narrow Gauge - A History of Queensland Railways, 1990
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.