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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Miller, F.W.G, The Story of the Kingston Flyer, 1975
The Kingston Flyer is a steam locomotive operating between Lumsden and Kingston, Southland. Includes a history of shipping services on Lake Wakatipu.ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionThe Kingston Flyer is a steam locomotive operating between Lumsden and Kingston, Southland. Includes a history of shipping services on Lake Wakatipu.kingston flyer - train - new zealand, shipping -- new zealand -- wakatipu, lake. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Palmer, A.N, New Zealand's First Railway - Dun Mountain Railway, Nelson, 1962
A history of the railway from Nelson to Dun Mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, from 1862 to 1872.Ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA history of the railway from Nelson to Dun Mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, from 1862 to 1872.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - nelson - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Hoy, D.G, Rails Along The Coast, 1969
A history of the railway from Christchurch to Picton in the South Island New Zealand.ill, maps, p.7.non-fictionA history of the railway from Christchurch to Picton in the South Island New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (Qld Division), Brisbane's railways: Steam to electric, 1979
A history of Brisbane suburban railways focusing on Locomotives and rolling stock.Bib, ill, p.51.non-fictionA history of Brisbane suburban railways focusing on Locomotives and rolling stock.suburban railways - brisbane, electrification - brisbane -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington tramway memories, 1978
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1964-1965", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1964 - 1965. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and Phoenix Locomotive appeal and photo of loco Y112. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1966-1967", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1966 - 1967. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, electricity, Y112 locomotive and photograph of locomotive. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "From Horse Tram to Trolly Bus" (note spelling), pre 1940
Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 10, titled "From Horse Tram to Trolly Bus" (mis-spelt word) recording the history of the cable trams in Melbourne, the formation of the company, prohibition of steam locomotives, costs, mechanical problems, Council objections, rails, visit of Mr. Hallide, court actions, King St. track, take over by the MMTB and that "conversion war still rages" - and perhaps trolley buses. Has been cut out from a sheet and pasted into the book. Written prior to final conversion in Melbourne in 1940. Note Item Not formally Numbered.melbourne, cable trams, tramways -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Divisional Diary, Australian Railway Historical Society, Victorian Division, 1972
A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.A magazine featuring articles, illustrations and images related to the development of the Victorian Railways and events taking place at the time of publication.A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.victorian railways, railways tasmania, railways history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Operating Manuals for Clyde Diesel Locomotives, 1950s
This collection of Diesel Locomotive Manuals was published by the Clyde EngineeringA collection of 5 manuals for a range of Clyde Diesel Locomotives. The collection includes instructions for the Clyde G8B, G16C, G26C, 1800 HP Model A and the Clyde Mailiner Model 2. On the cover of each manual, the owner has written the letter for the name of class which the relevant locomotive was ascribed in Victoria. The Clyde Engineering Company Limited was registered on 30 September 1898 in New South Wales. It was one of the iconic Australian engineering firms whose history spanned just over a century and was one of the few locomotive and rolling stock builders in the world that transitioned from steam to diesel to electric traction. The company was formed by Walter Maplesden Noakes who purchased the works of Hudson Brothers Limited in the Sydney suburb of Granville, which had been established by in 1882. The manuals refer to the following locomotives:- Clyde Model G8B which operated in Victoria as the new T class locomotive. It was introduced in 1955 and was the most numerous class of diesel locomotive used in Victoria. This model continued in operation until 1968, although many were modified for continued service. Clyde Model G16C, later superseded by the G26C operated in Victoria as the X class locomotive between 1966 and 1976. Clyde Model 1800HP Model A became the S class locomotives in Victoria. Additional numbers were purchased in preparation for the opening of the standard gauge line between Melbourne and Albury, They entered service between 1957 and 1961. Clyde Mainline Model 2 became the B class in Victoria. The B class were the first mainline diesel-electric locomotives in Victoria entering service in June 1952. They were initially used on the main passenger and freight services, before moving out to other areas. They remained in service until the early 1990s.fiction This collection of Diesel Locomotive Manuals was published by the Clyde Engineeringclyde engineering, diesel locomotives, locomotives victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Article - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - George Lynch Senior, C. 1950s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.George Lynch had a long career with Victorian Railways. The son of a railway man, George grew up in St Arnaud near the railway line. He watched the engines go by and dreamed of being an engine driver. He started working as a cleaner in 1907. Through hard work and further study, George worked his way up to become a locomotive driver. He moved to Wodonga in 1917. At the Victorian Railways Institute examinations, George won four gold medals for Engine Working and Westinghouse Brake In 1925 he was appointed as an Instructor. George was one of four senior drivers who in rotation drove the Sydney Limited. The other drivers were Ray Murphy, F. Hobbs and George Padgett. They all lived with their families in Wodonga. George drove the first Spirit of Progress from Spencer Street to Albury. He made railway history in 1937 when the Sydney Ltd ran non-stop from Albury to Spencer Street in 3 hrs. 25 mins, clipping 25 minutes off the previous record. He retired at the age of 65 in 1953 and died at the age of 74.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george lynch snr -
Unions Ballarat
The Phoenix Foundry : Locomotive builders of Ballarat, Butrims, Robert et al, 2013
The story of the Phoenix Foundry in Ballarat that commenced business in 1856 manufacturing mining machinery. The company started to make locomotives in 1870 but ceased business in 1905 when the Victorian Railways began to make their own trains.Relevant to the history of public transportation, social customs and manufacturing in Ballarat and Victoria.Paper; book. Front cover: red background; sepia picture of a locomotive with men and a child; Phoenix logo; white and black text.Front cover: title and authors' names.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, phoenix foundry, manufacturing, public transport, locomotives, trains, mining - equipment, employment -
Unions Ballarat
In the service? : a history of Victorian Railways workers and their union, Butler-Bowden, Eddie, 1991
A history of the Victorian Railway Workers and their union. The union was formed from an amalgamation of various craft unions in 1911 and has involved itself in social change. The union is now part of the Australian Railways Union.Relevant to trade union history in Victoria (Australia) and railroad employees.Paper; book. Cover: black background, one colour picture.Cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades and labor council, ballarat trades hall, unions, railroad workers, railways workers, victorian railways union, australian railways union - victorian branch, locomotives -
Unions Ballarat
Railways of Australia. Codes of practice for dangerous goods, n.d
Codes of practice - dangerous goods & railway workers. See also, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (https://www.rissb.com.au/).Relevant to the history of workplace practices and occupational health and safety.Paperbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, railways, codes of practice, dangerous goods, locomotives, occupational health and safety, workplace rights -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Heine, Richard, Semaphore to CTC: Signalling and Train Working in New Zealand 1863-1993, 2000
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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, McGavin, T.A, The Development of Railway Signalling in New Zealand, 1971
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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Meyer, R. J, All Aboard - Iron Horses to Wakatipu & Shipping on the Lake, 1963
A history of the railways and lake shipping in and around Lake Wakatipu New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.118.non-fictionA history of the railways and lake shipping in and around Lake Wakatipu New Zealand.railroads -- new zealand -- lake county., shipping -- new zealand -- wakatipu, lake. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Poulsen, Brian, A Collection of Steam Photographs from The Express, 1967
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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lodestar Press, The Tank Engines A Farewell to Steam Album Number One
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 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dyer, Peter F, Steam Locomotives of the New Zealand Public Works Department, 1966
... Railroads - New Zealand - history A history of steam locomotives ...A history of steam locomotives used by the New Zealand Public Works Department for construction and maintenance projects.ill, p.40.non-fictionA history of steam locomotives used by the New Zealand Public Works Department for construction and maintenance projects.railroad locomotives - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dyer, Peter F, Locomotive Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer, 1974
A selection of articles and photographs from the New Zealand Railway Observer magazine.ill, p.136.non-fictionA selection of articles and photographs from the New Zealand Railway Observer magazine.railroads - new zealand - history, railroads pictorial - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dudley, John, Flying Scotsman on tour Australia, 1990
... Flying Scotsman - locomotive - history... Scotsman - locomotive - history Flying Scotsman - Australia ...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
Book, Butcher, Richard. K, Steam Days on the North Coast of NSW, 1990
A history of the transition from steam to diesel on the North Coast railway to Casino in NSW.ill, maps, p80.non-fictionA history of the transition from steam to diesel on the North Coast railway to Casino in NSW.locomotives -- new south wales -- north coast -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- north coast -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Alexander, w. Brian, Two Pacifics, 1990
... Flying Scotsman - locomotive - history... - history 3801 locomotive - New South Wales - history Reflections ...Reflections on the visit of 4-6-2 3-cylinder A3 'Flying Scotsman' to Australia and its meeting with 4-6-2 3801 in NSW for the bicentenary in 1988.ill, p.24.non-fictionReflections on the visit of 4-6-2 3-cylinder A3 'Flying Scotsman' to Australia and its meeting with 4-6-2 3801 in NSW for the bicentenary in 1988.flying scotsman - locomotive - history, 3801 locomotive - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Groves, Ken, The Big Engines of the N.S.W.G.R, 1994
... Locomotives -- New South Wales -- History.... Locomotives -- New South Wales -- History 57 & 58 class locomotives ...An illustrated history of the 57 & 58 class 4-8-2 3-cylinder steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.256.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 57 & 58 class 4-8-2 3-cylinder steam locomotives on the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 57 & 58 class locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Swansong of Steam, 1976
... railroad steam locomotives - New South Wales - history... locomotives - New South Wales - history railroad operations - New ...A photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.64.non-fictionA photographic survey of steam locomotive at work on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wright, Harry, The 59 Class, 1996
... railroad steam locomotives - New South Wales - history... locomotives - New South Wales - history railroad operations - New ...A history of the D59 class 2-8-2 freight locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.index, ill, p.223.non-fictionA history of the D59 class 2-8-2 freight locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Thompson, John B, 36, 1988
... railroad steam locomotives - New South Wales - history... A service history of the C36 class 4-6-0 passenger locomotive ...A service history of the C36 class 4-6-0 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.168.non-fictionA service history of the C36 class 4-6-0 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Thompson, John B, 38, 1992
... railroad steam locomotives - New South Wales - history... Wales - history 38 class locomotive - New South Wales - History ...A history of the C38 class 4-6-2 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.276.non-fictionA history of the C38 class 4-6-2 passenger locomotive on the New South Wales Railways.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, 38 class locomotive - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene New South Wales N.S.W.G.R. - In Service Steam - Nineteens to Sixties, 1997
... A pictorial history of steam locomotives in New South Wales from ...A pictorial history of steam locomotives in New South Wales from the 19 class to the 60 class. From the Ross Tallow photo collection.ill, p112.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotives in New South Wales from the 19 class to the 60 class. From the Ross Tallow photo collection.steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial, railroad operations - new south wales - history