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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hardacre, Kevan et al, Chasing Australia's Last Steam Trains, 1977
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A pictorial record of some of the last steam locomotives operating in regular service in Australia.ill, p.124.non-fictionA pictorial record of some of the last steam locomotives operating in regular service in Australia.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fitch, Ron, Railroading at its Wildest, 1993
A pictorial reminiscence of railwayman Ron Fitch and his career on the railways.index, ill, maps. p.176.non-fictionA pictorial reminiscence of railwayman Ron Fitch and his career on the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Haynes, Jim et al, All Aboard! Tales of Australian Railways, 2005
Reminiscence of railway employees about their careers on the Australian railways as well as poetry about the railways.ill. p.259.non-fictionReminiscence of railway employees about their careers on the Australian railways as well as poetry about the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dare, John, Times Past... Places Distant, 2009
A photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.photography - weston langford, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, MacDonald, Gary, In Praise of Trains in Australia, 1978
A pictorial history of trains both in service and preserved in Australia.ill, p.80.non-fictionA pictorial history of trains both in service and preserved in Australia.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, McCauley, Paul, Kat-Can-Kal-Aug-Ood Gazette, 1917
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A souvenir issue of a magazine to commemorate the completion and opening of the East-West (Port Augusta - Kalgoorlie) section of the Commonwealth Railways in 1917.ill, p.29.non-fictionA souvenir issue of a magazine to commemorate the completion and opening of the East-West (Port Augusta - Kalgoorlie) section of the Commonwealth Railways in 1917.transcontinental railway - australia - history, commonwealth railways (australia) -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kelson, Mike, On The Rails Then And Now, 1984
A pictorial essay of Australian railways in the past and the present up to 1984ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial essay of Australian railways in the past and the present up to 1984locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, View Productions, Rail Australia, 1987
A pictorial essay of Australian railways in the present up to 1987ill, p.128.non-fictionA pictorial essay of Australian railways in the present up to 1987locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Holmes, Lloyd, Steam Across The Border, 2012
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...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, McBain, Andrew et al, A Trackside Journey, 2011
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A photographic journey through Victoria, NSW and South Australia.ill, p.88.non-fictionA photographic journey through Victoria, NSW and South Australia.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad operations - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Marsh, Bill 'Swampy', Great Australian Railway Stories, 2005
Reminiscences of life working & living on the railways of Australia.ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionReminiscences of life working & living on the railways of Australia.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McDonald, Gary et al, Trains of Australia, 1983
A pictorial of steam and diesel trains in Australia up to 1983.ill, p.80.non-fictionA pictorial of steam and diesel trains in Australia up to 1983.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, transport - history - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Flying Scotsman Profile, 1992
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A pictorial profile of the visit of the Flying Scotsman to Australia in 1989 & 1990ill. p.40.non-fictionA pictorial profile of the visit of the Flying Scotsman to Australia in 1989 & 1990flying scotsman - locomotive - history, flying scotsman - australia - pictorial history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McLean, Don, Photographer Profile: Doug McLean, 1999
A pictorial profile of photographer Doug McLeanill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial profile of photographer Doug McLeanphotography - doug mclean, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Edwards, Russell, Spirit of Rails
A pictorial profile of diesel trains in Australiaill, p.58.non-fictionA pictorial profile of diesel trains in Australialocomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Government Railways, Railways At War
A record of the activities of the New South Wales Government Railways in the second world war.ill, p.71.non-fictionA record of the activities of the New South Wales Government Railways in the second world war.railroad operations in war - australia - history, world war 2 - transport - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, St. John, Trevor et al, Rail Giants of Australia
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...Profiles of locomotives and rollingstock in Australiaill. p.51.non-fictionProfiles of locomotives and rollingstock in Australialocomotives - australia - history, preserved locomotives - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Shennen, Frank, Modern Australian and New Zealand Trains, 1960s
Presenting a selection of 104 color action photographs of the present and passing parade of modern-day trains of Australia and New Zealand around the late 1960s.ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionPresenting a selection of 104 color action photographs of the present and passing parade of modern-day trains of Australia and New Zealand around the late 1960s.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Photographer Profile Jim Seletto, 1999
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A photographic profile from the Jim Seletto collection, former engine driver on the Victorian Railwaysill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile from the Jim Seletto collection, former engine driver on the Victorian Railwaysrailroad operations - australia - history, photography - jim seletto -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Power Under The Stars, 2000
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...A photographic profile of night rail operations in South East Australiaill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of night rail operations in South East Australiarailroad operations - australia - history, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
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, Traction Publications, Along the Line No.3, 1965
Photographs of steam, electrics and diesels around Australia.ill, p.42.non-fictionPhotographs of steam, electrics and diesels around Australia.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Along the Line No.2, 1964
Photographs of steam locomotives around Australia.ill, p.42.non-fictionPhotographs of steam locomotives around Australia.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Along the Line No.1, 1961
Photographs of steam locomotives around Australia.ill, p.42.non-fictionPhotographs of steam locomotives around Australia.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Along The Line in New Zealand, 1972
Photographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.ill, maps, p.68.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, J. Richardson, Australian Railways Today, 1963
A brief survey and pictorial of the railways of Australiaill, maps, p.86.non-fictionA brief survey and pictorial of the railways of Australialocomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division et al, Australian Railway Routes 1854-2000, 2000
... Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran ...Descriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.maps, p.80.non-fictionDescriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.railroad construction - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history.