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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington tramway memories, 1978
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... memories Book New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society TA McGavin ...A history of Wellington trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA history of Wellington trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - wellington -
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Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, By tram to Papanui, 1964
A history of trams to Papanui - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.18.non-fictionA history of trams to Papanui - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, JR Smith publicity, Riding the rails, 1964
A history of trams in Dunedin - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.28.non-fictionA history of trams in Dunedin - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - dunedin -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society et al, New South Wales tramcar handbook, 1861-1961. part 2, 1976
A study of the various types of rolling stock used on the tramways of New South wakes including trolley busesIll, maps, p.92.non-fictionA study of the various types of rolling stock used on the tramways of New South wakes including trolley busestramways - new south wales, tramway rolling stock -
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Booklet, New South Wales Steam Tram and Railway Preservation Society, In and around Sydney with the steam tram, 1969
A history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.4.v. Ill, maps.non-fictionA history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.tramways - sydney, steam trams - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, Maitland tramway ventures, 1965
Apart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.79.non-fictionApart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemtramways - maitland, steam trams - maitland -
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Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era ; 1903-1908, 1968
Descriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908Index, ill, maps, p.199.non-fictionDescriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908tramways - sydney, electric trams - sydney -
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Book, Ian MacCowan, The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger tramways in the first formed state of Australia, 1992
An account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carsIll, maps, p.152.non-fictionAn account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carstramways - new south wales, steam trams - new south wales, cable tramways - new south wales -
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Book, Bowden, David, Great Railway Journeys in Australia & New Zealand, 2017
... Great Railway Journeys in Australia & New Zealand..., scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New ...A look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.index, ill, maps, p.157.non-fictionA look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand’s North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand’s TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.railroad travel - australia, railroad travel - new zealand -
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Book, Graham Stewart, When trams were trumps in New Zealand : an illustrated history, 1985
An illustrated history of thr birth and evolution of the tramcar in New ZealandIll, map, p.112.non-fictionAn illustrated history of thr birth and evolution of the tramcar in New Zealandtramways - new zealand, streetcars - new zealand -
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Book, Randall Wilson et al, The Melbourne trambook, 2003
A pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networkIll, maps, p.79.non-fictionA pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networktramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
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Book, University of New South Wales Press et al, Melbourne's marvellous trams, 1998
History of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.Ill, map, p.96.non-fictionHistory of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.tramways - melbourne - history, tramways - melbourne -
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Book, Banger, Chris, The Daylight: A history of the intercapital daylight rail travel between Melbourne and Sydney, 2015
A history of the Intercapital Daylight passenger train it's predecessors and susequent XPT service between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1880 to 2015ill, maps, p.350.non-fictionA history of the Intercapital Daylight passenger train it's predecessors and susequent XPT service between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1880 to 2015railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Book, Banger, Chris, Southern Aurora: And the Melbourne Express & Sydney Express 1962-1993, 2012
A history of the Southern Aurora passenger train and the subsequent Melbourne & Sydney expresses between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1962 to 1993.ill, p.216.non-fictionA history of the Southern Aurora passenger train and the subsequent Melbourne & Sydney expresses between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1962 to 1993.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Book, Banger, Chris et al, Spirit of Progress, 2019
A history of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1937 to 1986.index, ill, maps, p.376.non-fictionA history of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney from the 1937 to 1986.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Booklet, The Victorian Railways, The Victorian Railways Presents - Spirit of Progress, 1937
A promotional booklet for the launch of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney in 1937.ill, maps, p.12.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the launch of the Spirit of Progress passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney in 1937.railroad travel -- new south wales -- sydney -- history, railroad travel -- victoria -- melbourne -- history -
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Book, Melbourne University Press, A very public solution : transport in the dispersed city, 2000
In A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.Index, bib, maps, p.331.non-fictionIn A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.urban transportation - melbourne, local transit - melbourne, local transit - ontario -
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Book, University of New South Wales Press, Back on track : rethinking transport policy in Australia and New Zealand, 2001
This book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.Index, ill, p.240.non-fictionThis book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.transportation - australia, transportation - new zealand -
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Book, Whitaker, Scott, Railway Hotels of Australia Volume Two - New South Wales, 2016
The coming of the railway was a major event in the history of many towns and cities across Australia. This is the story behind every Railway Hotel; and the social, economic and political themes that have shaped society over the last 150 years.index, ill, maps, p.296.non-fictionThe coming of the railway was a major event in the history of many towns and cities across Australia. This is the story behind every Railway Hotel; and the social, economic and political themes that have shaped society over the last 150 years.australia -- buildings, structures, etc -- history, bars (drinking establishments) -- australia -- history -
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Book, Heine, Richard, Semaphore to CTC: Signalling and Train Working in New Zealand 1863-1993, 2000
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, ... in New Zealand 1863-1993 Book Heine, Richard New Zealand Railway ...A history of the signalling systems in New Zealand from manually controlled semaphore signals to electronically controlled Centralized Traffic Control 1863-1993.index, ill, p.169.non-fictionA history of the signalling systems in New Zealand from manually controlled semaphore signals to electronically controlled Centralized Traffic Control 1863-1993.railroad signalling - new zealand - history, railroad operations - new zealand -
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Booklet, McGavin, T.A, The Development of Railway Signalling in New Zealand, 1971
... The Development of Railway Signalling in New Zealand...New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington... operations - New Zealand A description of the development of railway ...A description of the development of railway signalling on the New Zealand Government Railwaysill,p.16.non-fictionA description of the development of railway signalling on the New Zealand Government Railwaysrailroad signalling - new zealand - history, railroad operations - new zealand -
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Book, Dargan, James, Morse to Micro: A History of NSW Railways Communications, 1988
A history of communications systems on the NSW railways from morse code to microcircuit electronic communications from 1857 to 1987.index, ill, p.105.non-fictionA history of communications systems on the NSW railways from morse code to microcircuit electronic communications from 1857 to 1987.railroad signalling - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
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Book, Rowe, Denis, John, Construction of the Great Northern Railway in New South Wales 1854-1889, 1986
... Construction of the Great Northern Railway in New South... degree on the construction of the Great Northern Railway in New ...A thesis for a Masters of Arts degree on the construction of the Great Northern Railway in New South Wales from Sydney to Wallangarra 1854-1889: An economic and labour history.ill, maps, p.226.non-fictionA thesis for a Masters of Arts degree on the construction of the Great Northern Railway in New South Wales from Sydney to Wallangarra 1854-1889: An economic and labour history.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad construction - australia - history -
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Book, Roberts, Frank, Vintage Steam, 1967
... experiences on the New Zealand Government Railways. ill, maps, p.179 ...Stories from railway people of their work experiences on the New Zealand Government Railways.ill, maps, p.179.non-fictionStories from railway people of their work experiences on the New Zealand Government Railways.railroad operations - new zealand, railroad - new zealand - personal reminiscences -
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Book, McClare, E. J, The NZR Garratt Story, 1978
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington...Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A history of the Garratt locomotive in New Zealand, mostly the 6-cylinder G class 4-6-2 2-6-4index, ill, p.100.non-fictionA history of the Garratt locomotive in New Zealand, mostly the 6-cylinder G class 4-6-2 2-6-4railroad steam locomotives - new zealand - history, garratt locomotives - new zealand - history -
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Booklet, Poulsen, Brian, A Collection of Steam Photographs from The Express, 1967
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington... of: 'The Express' railway magazine of New Zealand. ill, p.24. A Collection ...A collection of photos from the first 5 volumes of: 'The Express' railway magazine of New Zealand.ill, p.24.non-fictionA collection of photos from the first 5 volumes of: 'The Express' railway magazine of New Zealand.railroads pictorial - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - history -
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Book, Lodestar Press, The Tank Engines A Farewell to Steam Album Number One
... working on the New Zealand Railways. ill, p.31. The Tank Engines ...Photographs of tank engines working on the New Zealand Railways.ill, p.31.non-fictionPhotographs of tank engines working on the New Zealand Railways.tank locomotives - new zealand - pictorial, railroad pictorial - new zealand - history -
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Book, Lodestar Press, In Full Cry A Farewell to Steam Album Number Three
... on the New Zealand Railways. ill, p.30. In Full Cry A Farewell ...Photographs of steam hauled trains working on the New Zealand Railways.ill, p.30.non-fictionPhotographs of steam hauled trains working on the New Zealand Railways.railroad pictorial - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history