Showing 261 items matching "locomotives -- australia -- history"
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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Driving Trains The Australian Way, 1987
Autobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.ill, p.160.non-fictionAutobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society - Queensland Division, Queensland Railways 100 Years 1865 1965, 1965
A short summary of the locomotives that operated on the Queensland Government Railways in their first 100 years from Steam to diesel.ill, p.28.non-fictionA short summary of the locomotives that operated on the Queensland Government Railways in their first 100 years from Steam to diesel.locomotives - queensland - history, queensland railways -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society - Queensland Division, Look Out For Train, 1965
A pictorial history of the Queensland railways both government & private.ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial history of the Queensland railways both government & private.queensland railways -- history., locomotives - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Alexander, W. Brian, Casino and the Murwillumbah Branch, 1991
A pictorial history of the branch line railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to Murwillumbah near the Queensland border.ill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial history of the branch line railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to Murwillumbah near the Queensland border.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Richardson, J, Along the Line in New South Wales
Photographs of steam locomotives in New South Walesill, p.42.non-fictionPhotographs of steam locomotives in New South Waleslocomotives - new south wales - pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Barnett, David, Life On Australian Locomotives, 2015
Memories of railway man David Barnett on the Victorian railwaysindex, ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionMemories of railway man David Barnett on the Victorian railwaysrailroads - victorian railways - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, David Cable, Rails Across Australia - A Journey Through the Continent, 2015
Rails Across Australia is an album of photographs taken by David Cable, a well-regarded British author of several albums of train pictures throughout the world. The photos were taken initially during the period between 1967 and 1973 when David lived in Adelaide, and then during several visits around the Commonwealth during the twenty-first century. The photos cover a wide variety of trains in the mainland states, from Queensland to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and include pictures showing trains in the landscapes, as well as close-up photos of locomotives for the modelling enthusiasts. The well-known problems of different gauges originally established in the various states are illustrated by the individual classes designed for them, in addition to the newest designs for the standard gauge tracks now linking them.ill. p.258.non-fictionRails Across Australia is an album of photographs taken by David Cable, a well-regarded British author of several albums of train pictures throughout the world. The photos were taken initially during the period between 1967 and 1973 when David lived in Adelaide, and then during several visits around the Commonwealth during the twenty-first century. The photos cover a wide variety of trains in the mainland states, from Queensland to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and include pictures showing trains in the landscapes, as well as close-up photos of locomotives for the modelling enthusiasts. The well-known problems of different gauges originally established in the various states are illustrated by the individual classes designed for them, in addition to the newest designs for the standard gauge tracks now linking them.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dudley, John, Flying Scotsman on tour Australia, 1990
... Prahran Flying Scotsman - locomotive - history Flying Scotsman ...Illustrated story of the Flying Scotsmans visit to Australia in 1988-89.ill, p.64.non-fictionIllustrated story of the Flying Scotsmans visit to Australia in 1988-89.flying scotsman - locomotive - history, flying scotsman - australia - pictorial history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division), Australian Railway Historical Society - Victorian Division: Research Group Enquiry Paper No.1, 1963
A brief history of some of the locomotives of the private railways of Victoriap.17.non-fictionA brief history of some of the locomotives of the private railways of Victoriarailroad locomotives - victoria - history, railroads - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 42 Class, 2000
A photographic profile of the 42 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 42 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 40 Class, 1999
A photographic profile of the 40 class Canadian- Alco diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 40 class Canadian- Alco diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 421 Class, 1999
A photographic profile of the 421 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 421 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene New South Wales, 1998
A photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.ill, p.96.non-fictionA photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 43 Class, 1998
A photographic profile of the 43 Goninan Co-Co diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 43 Goninan Co-Co diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 44 Class, 1998
A photographic profile of the 44 Alco "World Series" diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 44 Alco "World Series" diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Walker, J.N. et al, Look Out for Suburban Train Steam and Diesel in Brisbane: The Transition Years, 1998
A pictorial of the transistion from steam to diesel in Brisbane Queensland.Ill, maps, p.44.non-fictionA pictorial of the transistion from steam to diesel in Brisbane Queensland.locomotives - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dare, John, Diesel Pictorial, 1977
A pictorial history of diesel and electric locomotives on the railways of Victoria both government and private. Produced to commemorate 25 years of diesel traction on the Victorian Railways 1952 to 1977.ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial history of diesel and electric locomotives on the railways of Victoria both government and private. Produced to commemorate 25 years of diesel traction on the Victorian Railways 1952 to 1977.locomotives - victoria - history, diesel locomotives - victoria - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sallis, Roger, Australian Preservation of Narrow Gauge Railways, 1979
Details of the preservation societies in Australia preserving narrow gauge (3'6" & less) railways, locomotives and rollingstock.ill, maps, p.87.non-fictionDetails of the preservation societies in Australia preserving narrow gauge (3'6" & less) railways, locomotives and rollingstock.rail and tram preservation societies - australia, preserved rollingstock - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Watson, Stephen E, Rails to Walhalla Part 2 Locomotives and Rollingstock, 1981
A brief pictorial history of the 2'6" Moe to Walhalla railway in Victoria focusing on the locomotives and rollingstock.ill, p.64.non-fictionA brief pictorial history of the 2'6" Moe to Walhalla railway in Victoria focusing on the locomotives and rollingstock.puffing billy - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stocks, Ian, The Last of the Hudswells, 1982
A pictorial tribute to the last ten years of CSR Limited's 2' gauge Hudswell Clark steam locomotives working on the sugar mill railways of the Herbert River Valley around Inghamill, maps, p.98.non-fictionA pictorial tribute to the last ten years of CSR Limited's 2' gauge Hudswell Clark steam locomotives working on the sugar mill railways of the Herbert River Valley around Inghamsteam locomotives - queensland - history, sugar tramways - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, A Century Plus of Locomotives New South Wales Railways 1855-1965, 1965
A history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1965. An expanded version to include the 10 years after the centenary celebrations of the opening of the railways.ill, p.143non-fictionA history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1965. An expanded version to include the 10 years after the centenary celebrations of the opening of the railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, A Century of Locomotives New South Wales Railways 1855-1955, 1955
A history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1955 to celebrate the centenary of the railways opening.ill, p.128.non-fictionA history of the locomotives of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 to 1955 to celebrate the centenary of the railways opening.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, Along the Line in Tasmania book 1 Government Lines, 1982
Pictorial history of the Tasmanian Government Railways.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictorial history of the Tasmanian Government Railways.railroads - tasmania - pictorial works, steam locomotives - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, Along the Line in Tasmania book 3 The West Coast, 1986
Pictorial history of Tasmanian's Railways private and government serving the West Coast.ill, p.56.non-fictionPictorial history of Tasmanian's Railways private and government serving the West Coast.railroads - tasmania - pictorial works, steam locomotives - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, Along the Line in Tasmania: book 2 Private Lines, 1972
Pictorial history of Tasmanian's Private Railways.ill, p.52.non-fictionPictorial history of Tasmanian's Private Railways.railroads - tasmania - pictorial works, steam locomotives - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, Kings of the Iron Horse, 1985
A history of the Victorian Railways Chief Mechanical Engineers Alfred.E. Smith and Fred.J.Shea.index, ill, p.248.non-fiction A history of the Victorian Railways Chief Mechanical Engineers Alfred.E. Smith and Fred.J.Shea.locomotives - australia - drawings - biography, steam engines - australia - design - biography -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, Man of Steam E.E. Lucy - A Gentleman Engineer in the Great Days of the Iron Horse, 1986
A history of the New South Government Railways Chief Mechanical Engineer Ernest Edward Lucy.index, ill, p.280.non-fiction A history of the New South Government Railways Chief Mechanical Engineer Ernest Edward Lucy.locomotives - australia - drawings - biography, steam engines - australia - design - biography -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Nick Anchen, Railways of the Yarra Valley, 2010
The railway reached Lilydale in 1882, Healesville in 1889 and Warburton in 1901 linking the area to Melbourne. Sawmillers and farmers prospered, as well as tourists visiting the region.A blue covered book of the Railways of the Yarra Valley with a photograph on the front cover of the last steam train from Warburton in August 1965 and the back cover showing an old locomotive 'Little Yarra' in 1913. There is historical text and maps with black and white and coloured photographs of the railways and of the area.Pp.96.non-fictionThe railway reached Lilydale in 1882, Healesville in 1889 and Warburton in 1901 linking the area to Melbourne. Sawmillers and farmers prospered, as well as tourists visiting the region. trains, rail vehicles, australian history, yarra valley -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Carter, Mark, Australian Fleetbook 2 - S.R.A. Locomotives, 1997
A brief description of some of the diesel-electric locomotives working on the State Rail Authorities of NSW.ill, p.24.non-fictionA brief description of some of the diesel-electric locomotives working on the State Rail Authorities of NSW.diesel locomotives - new south wales - history, state rail authority of new south wales -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Pearce, Ken, Australian National Locomotives (Tasmania), 1981
A brief description of some of the diesel locomotives working on the Australian National Tasrail division.ill, p.24.non-fictionA brief description of some of the diesel locomotives working on the Australian National Tasrail division.railroads - tasmania - history, locomotives - tasmania - history