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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, State Rail Authority New South Wales, On Track - The State Rail Fleet 1995, 1954
... Locomotives - New South Wales - history Railway ...A brief history of the rollingstock of the State Rail Authority of New South Walesill, p.23.non-fictionA brief history of the rollingstock of the State Rail Authority of New South Waleslocomotives - new south wales - history, railway rollingstock - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Guiney, Michael, Weekly Notices Extracts 1894-1994, 1996
... Railroad operations - Victoria - history Railway ...A list of extracts from the weekly notices published by the Victorian Government Railways and VicRail from 1894 to 1994.index, p.400.non-fictionA list of extracts from the weekly notices published by the Victorian Government Railways and VicRail from 1894 to 1994.railroad operations - victoria - history, railway publications - victoria -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Michael Anthony Venn, Engineers and Politicians Victorian Railways 1852-1881, 1982
... Railway construction - Victoria - history... at Melbourne University on the history of railway engineers ...A thesis for the degree of Master of Arts at Melbourne University on the history of railway engineers and their relationship with Victorian politicians in the period 1852 to 1881.bib, ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionA thesis for the degree of Master of Arts at Melbourne University on the history of railway engineers and their relationship with Victorian politicians in the period 1852 to 1881.railway construction - australia, railway construction - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, O'Callaghan, Thomas, Names of Victorian Railway Stations, 1918
... Railway stations - Victoria - history...Railway stations - Victoria - history Railroad stations ...An alphabetical listing of all the station names in Victoria & the origins of the names.p.100.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of all the station names in Victoria & the origins of the names.railway stations - victoria - history, railroad stations -- australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fiddian, Marc, Down at the Station A Tableau of Railway Stations in Victoria, 1982
... Railway stations - Victoria - history...Railway stations - Victoria - history Railroad stations ...A pictorial listing of some of the stations in Victoria & short history.index, ill, p.96.non-fictionA pictorial listing of some of the stations in Victoria & short history.railway stations - victoria - history, railroad stations -- australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway Stations Victoria Part One, 2001
... Railway stations - Victoria - history... - Victoria - history A photographic profile country railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Public Transport Commission, Station Names Public Transport Commission of New South Wales, 1965
... Railroad stations -- Australia -- History Railway stations ...An alphabetical list of station names on the New South Wales Government railways, with dates of opening, closing and any change of name.p.39.non-fictionAn alphabetical list of station names on the New South Wales Government railways, with dates of opening, closing and any change of name.railroad stations -- australia -- history, railway stations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Railway Stations Greater Metropolitan Melbourne Part One, 2003
... Railway stations - Victoria - history... - Victoria - history A photographic profile of railway stations ...A photographic profile of railway stations in greater metropolitan Melbourne between 1950 & 1990.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of railway stations in greater metropolitan Melbourne between 1950 & 1990.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway New South Wales Part Six, 2006
... Railroad stations -- Australia -- History Railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in New South Wales between 1957 & 1987.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in New South Wales between 1957 & 1987.railroad stations -- australia -- history, railway stations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway New South Wales Part One, 2001
... Railroad stations -- Australia -- History Railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in New South Wales between 1950 & 2000.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in New South Wales between 1950 & 2000.railroad stations -- australia -- history, railway stations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway Stations Victoria Part Two, 2001
... Railway stations - Victoria - history... - Victoria - history A photographic profile country railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway Stations Victoria Part Three, 2002
... Railway stations - Victoria - history... - Victoria - history A photographic profile country railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Country Railway Stations Victoria Part Four, 2004
... Railway stations - Victoria - history... - Victoria - history A photographic profile country railway stations ...A photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Station Pictorial-1, 1981
... Engineering - Australia - history Railway stations ...A pictorial of railway station architecture in Australiaill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of railway station architecture in Australiaengineering - australia - history, railway stations - australia - pictorial -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Union of Vic. and N.S.W. Rail System at Albury 1883
... wodonga history railways The final linking of the railway systems ...The final linking of the railway systems of Victoria and NSW at Albury-Wodonga was finally achieved in June 1883 when a temporary railway bridge across the Murray River was opened. A grand celebration was held in Albury to mark the occasion. This book details the significance of the railway and the celebrations of 1883.A photocopy of the original publication with annotations.non-fictionThe final linking of the railway systems of Victoria and NSW at Albury-Wodonga was finally achieved in June 1883 when a temporary railway bridge across the Murray River was opened. A grand celebration was held in Albury to mark the occasion. This book details the significance of the railway and the celebrations of 1883.railways australia, railway albury wodonga, history railways -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hancox, Teddy, Rosewood Railway Museum, 2000
... Preserved steam locomotives - Queensland - history Railway ...A list of locomotives and rollingstock at the Rosewood Railway Museum west of Brisbane Queensland.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA list of locomotives and rollingstock at the Rosewood Railway Museum west of Brisbane Queensland.preserved steam locomotives - queensland - history, railway rollingstock - queensland -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Public Transport Commission, Historical Notes on the Beginnings of Australian Railways, 1979
... Railroad trains -- Australia -- History. Railway ...A history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiaill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiarailroad trains -- australia -- history., railway construction - australia -
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Memo from Victorian Railways detailing history of The Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway, Mar 1945
... Photocopy of Victorian Railways memo detailing history... of Victorian Railways memo detailing history of the Melbourne ...Photocopy of Victorian Railways memo detailing history of the Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company: 2 pp, March 1945transport - railways, melbourne & hobsons bay railway company, melbourne & hobsons bay united railway company -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, George L Coop, Mont Albert Railway Station c 1956, c1956
... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other ...The donor George Lister Coop was about 19 years of age when he took this photo. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. He has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. This documents the original building on the northern platform of the Mont Albert station. The railway line was extended out to Lilydale with work commencing in 1882. It is not known exactly when the Mont Albert station was built, but it opened in 1890. It is presumed that this building was demolished when the third line was constructed in 1971. At this time the nearby Surrey Hills original station buildings were demolished.A black & white photo of Mont Albert station taken from the north platform adjacent to High Street, looking towards Box Hill. It clearly shows the bend in the line beyond the platforms. it also shows both the original buildings; the one on the north side having been demolished. There is a lady on the south platform adjacent to Hamilton Street. The roof line only of one of the Hamilton Road shops can be seen.george lister coop, mont albert station, 1956, hamilton street shops -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, NEWSRAIL Vol 44 Issue 4 April 2016, April 2016
... Established in 1945, the Australian Railway Historical... gippsland Established in 1945, the Australian Railway Historical ...Established in 1945, the Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc. has a proud history of over 70 years of catering for all who have an interest in the railway history of Victoria. It has a membership of over 500 members throughout Australia and overseas. This item was donated at the Centenary of the Orbost - Bairnsdale Railway exhibition held in Orbost April 2016. This item is a record of the 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. A magazine/booklet titled, NEWSRAIL. It is Vol. 44 Issue 4 dated April, 2016. There is an article on 'Orbost Railway Bridges. The magazine has a cost of $9.50. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of a train passing over the Wairewa trestle bridge on the Bairnsdale - Orbost line. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 26th March, 1973. Edition No. 2/73, 26/03/1973
... to run a railway, History Group visits the Greenhills area... to run a railway, History Group visits the Greenhills area ...This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's March 1973 meeting, President's report, 1973, What a way to run a railway, History Group visits the Greenhills area, Interview with ex-Councillor, Laurie Svendsen, Montmorency Baseball Club, Access to Plenty increased, School and Kinder news, Letter to the Editor. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 28 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Unknown - Digital photo, George L Coop, Harris train at Mont Albert railway station c 1964, c1964
... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other ...The train is headed towards Surrey Hills station. In the background are the Hamilton Street shops with advertising posters on their rear walls. The donor George Lister Coop was about 27 years of age when he took this photo. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. He has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. A black & white photo of a Harris train destined for Flinders Street that has passed through Mont Albert station, which can just be seen in the background. Behind the train on the rear walls of buildings are advertising for Haydn Real Estate and K&M Murray selling Toppa Ice Cream.advertising signs, george l coop, mont albert station, trains, haydn real estate, toppa ice cream, k & m murray, hamilton street shops -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Auditors - Station Irregularities, 9 January 1906 to 16 February 1981
... The Auditors book at Tatura Railway Station with history... Tatura the-murray The Auditors book at Tatura Railway Station ...The Auditors book at Tatura Railway Station with history of irregularities to do with parcels, way bills etc.Handwritten.victorian railways, tatura railway, auditors books, railway irregularities -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Digital photograph, George L Coop, Surrey Hills railway station c1958, c1958
... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other ...The donor George Lister Coop was about 21 years of age when he took this photo. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. He has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. R J Mercer was the butcher at 112 Union Road. This property has a long history of being a butcher's shop beginning from c1904. He took over from Edward Lloyd in 1951. Spotless Dry Cleaners were at 104 Union Road.This is an important photo as there are few known colour images of the station prior to the installation of the third line in the early 1970s, which resulted in the demolition of the station built in 1883. It is also significant as a record of the housing along the south side of Stirling Crescent which was later replaced by light industry.A digital colour photo of Surrey Hills railway station taken from the overhead pedestrian footbridge looking towards Canterbury. Both tracks and the verandas on either side of the line can be seen, as can the railway gates in the open position and the signal box, beside which is a large palm tree. A section of red goods vans are positioned in the adjacent goods yard. Some of the businesses and advertising hoardings in Union Road can be seen in the background. These include A Doubleday (real estate agents), R J Mer..., grocer, baker, Spotless Dry Cleaning, Robur tea and Lipton tea (part of only). A number of the Edwardian houses along the south side of Stirling Crescent are also seen.george l coop, surrey hills railway station, goods yard, real estate agent, a doubleday, grocer, baker, union road, stirling crescent, spotless dry cleaning, r j mercer, butcher -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ARGYLE, Sir Stanley Seymour (1867-1940), 1958
... gauge debacle (Australian Railway History, Feb 2014), most... Railway History, Feb 2014), most of the file is comprised ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderStanley Seymour Argyle, later Sir Stanley, was Mayor of Kew for two terms: 1902-3, and 1903-4. He was later the Premier of Victoria (1932). While the file contains an article by Neville Pollard - Commonwealth Versus the States: Australia’s uniform gauge debacle (Australian Railway History, Feb 2014), most of the file is comprised of correspondence relating to the gift of a painting to Argyle in 1895. The correspondees include Ian Stanley Argyle, the grandson (Argyle Travel Coy. R.R, 172 St George’s Terrace, Perth, 6000), Kew Historical Society, and Kew City Council. A photocopy of the letter (poor quality) relating to the gift in 1895 is included in the file. The grandson’s letter advises that the gift was a small oil painting described as a ‘Field Scene’. An image of the painting is not in the file.sir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world warsir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world war -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, George L Coop, Swing door train at Mont Albert railway station c 1957, c1957
... and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other... documentation of railway history in other collections contributing ...Trains with electric swing doors were often referred to as "dog boxes" or "doggies". They were manufactured at the Newport Workshops for the Victorian Railways. Swing Door cars had outward-opening doors. They were reasonably narrow, to ensure that two passing trains would not foul each other if doors were accidentally left open. The donor George Lister Coop was about 20 years of age when he took this photo. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. He has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. A black & white photo of a swing door train destined for Croydon at rest at Mont Albert station. -
Parks Victoria - Maldon State Battery
Scales, platform
... relocated from the nearby Maldon Railway station. The history of its... Historic Area Maldon goldfields Similar to railway platform scales ...Similar to railway platform scales and may have been relocated from the nearby Maldon Railway station. The history of its use at the battery is unknown.Large cast iron platform scale, white painted base with 2 wheels. The cast iron plate sits on top of a base with an inscription. There is white and green floral decoration on the frame, which is attached to the base. The white decorative stand with tray and weight measure attached has an inscription.base- "W. & T. Avery Ltd/makers/London &/Birmingham". Platform- "W. & T. Avery Ltd. Weight measure- LB 14 12 10 8 6 4 2" -
Puffing Billy Railway
Sign - Puffing Billy Museum Entry
... that Victorian narrow gauge railway history was quickly being destroyed...Puffing Billy Railway 1 old monbulk road Belgrave yarra ...The Museum was first considered in 1963 when it was felt that Victorian narrow gauge railway history was quickly being destroyed by progress. Originally it was planned to only cater for two locomotives and some rolling stock associated with the Moe and Walhalla Railway. Construction of the site commenced on Labour Day Weekend in March 1964, the area was then fenced. The first exhibit arrived soon after and companies with locomotives and other railway features offered items to the Museum. When interesting exhibits from the "Steam Era " were known to be coming available,discussions were held with the owners in an attempt to obtain the item for preservation. In 1965 an Umbrella style shed was built and by May, the first locomotive ex Erica State Saw Mill (CLIMAX) had arrived. The Museum was opened to the public in November 1970 but was officially opened by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe on Saturday 7th April 1973.Historic - Puffing Billy Museum Entry SignPuffing Billy Museum Entry Sign Rectangular hand painted sign in use from 1970.Puffing Billy Museum This is one of the Volunteer activities of The Puffing Billy Preservation Society Preserving part of our National Heritage Proud to Help Preserve Australia's Heritage puffing billy, menzies creek, sir rohan delacombe, narrow gauge, steam -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, George L Coop, Surrey Hills railway station, October 1958, October 1958
... of his documentation of railway history in other collections... of railway history in other collections contributing to this database ...Trains with electric swing doors were often referred to as "dog boxes" or "doggies". They were manufactured at the Newport Workshops for the Victorian Railways. Swing Door cars had outward-opening doors. They were reasonably narrow, to ensure that two passing trains would not foul each other if doors were accidentally left open. The donor George Lister Coop was about 21 years of age when he took this photo. He advised that in order to access this point he had to scramble through a bit of rough undergrowth and beginnings of a car park. All near an open drain of some kind. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. George has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. A black & white photo of a swing door train destined for Flinders Street that is within the platforms at Surrey Hills. The photo is taken from the western end of Surrey Hills Station. There is a man near the end of the platform on the north side. He is probably a railway worker heading towards his work shed just seen on extreme left. george l coop, railway stations, swing door trains, trains