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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Valentine Series, 1930c
Black and white postcard of a bend in the Princes Highway as it winds around Jemmys Point, car parked beside highway, two people leaning on post and rail fence, Bullock Island and Lakes Entrance in the distance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaPrinces Highway Lakes Entrancefences, transport, roads and streets -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1925 c
... Mississippi Creek tramline, or Bairnsdale to Orbost rail line ...Location not identified, may be either Mississippi Creek tramline, or Bairnsdale to Orbost rail line.Black and white photograph of ten men beside a train line, bushland in background. Men appear to be in working clothes. East Gippsland Victoriatransport, vegetation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1914
Letter on back written by Bruthen rail survey camp worker dated 28/ 6 /14Sepia toned postcard of view of town showing R C Church on left Congregational Church centre and Church of England just beyond it, Tambo River in the distance Bruthen VictoriaBruthen 1914township, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Cooper Alexander, 1900c
CunninghameSepia coloured postcard of first bridge over North Arm, showing view of town buildings, including Club Hotel; sand hummocks; Cunninghame Arm; die back of melaleuca on sand flats. In foreground post and rail fence beside road, two wheeled horse drawn vehicle, jinker, with grey horse standing in shafts. Ten or eleven people standing on bridge. Lakes Entrance Victoriatopography, bridges, transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Minister for Public Transport. And ABC News, "Getting Lydiard Street Back Open Again", "$10.5m funding to reopen Ballarat rail crossing where train crash closed Lydiard Street", 10/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
Press release - titled "Getting Lydiard Street Back Open Again" - about the budget provision for installation of boom barriers. Quotes Ben Carroll, Minister for Public Transport. Print of a digital story from ABC news titled "$10.5m funding to reopen Ballarat rail crossing where train crash closed Lydiard Street" with a photo of the crossing with barriers. See Reg Item 8080 for previous stories. city of ballarat, level crossings, lydiard st nth, accidents, victorian government -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus Services", 1974
Coloured map of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and insert section for Frankston. On rear description of routes, private bus routes and map of Melbourne metro lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc. Priced 15c. Inscription dates the map as 1974. Yields information about public transport services in Melbourne as a comparison with that of Ballarat.Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), printed on paper.trams, tramways, railways, melbourne, map, tram and bus services, mmtb, minister for transport, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Transport Regulation Board, "Geelong Bus Services", late 1955
Yields information about the closure of the Geelong Tramway system and the bus replacements made by the Transport Regulation Board, can be compared to that for Ballarat.Poster printed on off white paper with a gloss finish on the printed side - Produced shortly before the closure of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria operated Geelong Tramway system. Gives details of the replacement bus services as well as the existing bus services and other changes planned. Provides notes on the operator, timetables, fares, vehicle standards and dates when the services would be changed. Map shows Operator, section points, rail lies and service levels. Authorised by the Secretary of the Transport Regulation Board E V N Field. pdf file has to be opened outside dbTextWorks.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, map, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "There's more in store for Ballarat", Jan. 2017
Set of two pamphlets distributed at the time of the introduction of revised routing of Ballarat bus services and the introduction of further trains on the Ballarat line - and the opening of Caroline Springs Station on 29.1.2017. .1 - 6 fold to DL size from an A3 sheets - titled "There's more in store for Ballarat", colour on white paper showing the new Ballarat bus network map, discontinued routes, additional train services and a summary of changes. .2 - a grab rail pamphlet listing the new bus routes for use on the buses - piece of heavy card with a round top and a slit to enable it to be placed on a grab rail within the bus itself. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, ballarat public transport, buses, ptv, public transport victoria, timetables -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, "Ballarat to Melbourne", 1998 to 2023
1 - three fold card pocket timetable listing services to Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat and Ballarat from Spencer St station - has a photo of a Sprinter Rail car on the front. Dated 6/12/1998 - has the VLine logos. 2 - six fold heavy paper timetable listing all services on the Ballarat line, including Wendouree, Bacchus Marsh and Melton - dated 21/6/2015 - has the VLine and PTC logos. 3 - nine fold paper timetable, listing all services on the Ballarat line, including Wendouee, Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs. Dated 28 May 2023. Has the Vline and PTV logos. Since 2015 an additional station at Cobblebank has been added. See Reg Items 6824, 8116, 8117 and for 1998, 1957, 1981, 2021 respectively.Yields information about rail services to and from Ballarat and how they have developed.Set of three timetables for the Ballarat to Melbourne line. .1 - three fold card pocket timetable listing services to Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat and Ballarat from Spencer St station - has a photo of a Sprinter Rail car on the front. Dated 6/12/1998 - has the VLine logos. .2 - six fold heavy paper timetable listing all services on the Ballarat line, including Wendouree, Bacchus Marsh and Melton - dated 21/6/2015 - has the VLine and PTC logos. See Reg Items 6824, 8116, 8117 and for 1998, 1957, 1981, 2021 respectively.ballarat, vline, ptv, public transport victoria, timetables -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "White Night Ballarat", Feb. 2017
Set of two pamphlets distributed at the time for the "White Night Ballarat" Festival Saturday 4 March 2017. .1 - a grab rail pamphlet listing the bus services for the festival - piece of heavy card with a round top and a slit to enable it to be placed on a grab rail within the bus itself. .2 - 4 fold - DL sheet - titled "Give me the night" for the "White Night Ballarat" festival, with an map of the various events, messages of support, transport map and road closures. Published by Visit Victoria.trams, tramways, ballarat public transport, buses, ptv, public transport victoria, timetables, white night -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", 1951, 1953
Ten issues of "Electric Traction" of the Australian Electric Traction Association. 1303.1 - Vol VI, No. 4, April 1951 - printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in poor condition, torn along centre and some edge damage. Page 3 includes notes on the Provincial systems about bogie cars going to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. 1303.2 - Vol VI, No. 5, May 1951- printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in fair condition - covers have yellowed. 1303.3 - Vol VI, No. 6, June 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - some foxing on covers. 1303.4 - Vol VI, No. 7, July 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition, though the insert pages have suffered some edge damage as slightly larger in size than the printed covers. 1303.5 - Vol VI, No. 8 - August 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - includes an article on page 3 about Ballarat news - including relaying of Sturt and Drummond Sts junction, service cuts, fare increase, No. 23, and extension of the depot to accommodate bogie cars. 1303.6 - Vol VI, No. 9 - September 1951 - 8 pages all printed - includes on page 3 - item re Ballarat No. 23 withdrawn for scrapping, and bogie cars at Geelong. In good condition. 1303.7 - Vol VI, No. 12 - December 1951 - 6 printed pages - includes items re bogie cars at Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. In good condition. 1303.8 - Vol VIII, No. 8 - August 1953 - 6 printed pages with green title details - has an item that Wal Jack was recently given a front page write up in the Courier. Shown as being printed by "Traction Press" of the same address as the publisher - Traction Publications. In good condition. 1303.9 - Vol VIII, No. 9 - September 1953 - 8 printed pages with black title details, page 3 has map of Sydney printed in red and page 6, Sydney rail system. Page 4 has item re the Geelong system and a forthcoming Transport Regulation Board inquiry. In good condition though has been folded in the middle. Printer as for 1303.8 1303.10 - Vol VIII No. 2 - February 1953 - 6 printed pages - includes Tramways of Collie WA, Sydney News, Melbourne cable car conversion dates, electric railway news and branch news and notes Basil Miller has been appointed as an Inspector in Bendigo. 1303.10 - added 28/3/2010 - sourced from donations to the Museum by R. Elliston 28-3-16.Items 1303.2 to 1303.7 - have the stamp of the "The New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society" on the front cover.trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, ballarat, australian tramways, bendigo, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "$2m upgrade plan for rail station", 24/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 5 of The Courier, Wednesday 24/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield of the Ballarat City Commissioners adopting a proposal last night for a $2m upgrade to the facilities at Ballarat Railway station, including a major transport interchange for buses, taxis and trains. Has a photo of Acting CEO for Ballarat City Doug Forster, Ballarat West MLA Paul Jenkins and Ballarat Station Master, Jim Hevey looking at the plans. Includes a comment by Mr. Forster that the interchange would work well with any tram proposal in the future. Has a cartoon by Courier cartoonist, Burns, about the Intermodal - see image."X" in blue ink in top right hand corner/trams, tramways, ballarat railway station, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Your Guide to Ballarat Transit", Jan. 1992
Thirty Six page colour booklet, with heavy grade (light card) paper covers and heavy grade paper interior, giving details of public transport in the Ballarat area. Titled "Your Guide to Ballarat Transit", effective from January 1992. Booklet has two centre staples. Gives details of the fare structure, services, route details and index, timetables for each route on weekdays, Saturdays and if a Sunday service. Inside of rear cover folds out (btm1646i1), presenting a colour map of the bus routes around Ballarat, with details of the City area and an inset for the Buninyong route. Rear cover and shows a map for rail and road services that pass through Ballarat, or connect from other services. On rear cover gives contact information for Davis Bus Lines. (see btm1646i2).bus routes, bus services, ballarat transit, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Ministry of Transport, "Ministry of Transport Authority Annual Reports 1982/83", 1983
84 page, printed report on white art paper - titled "Ministry of Transport Authority Annual Reports 1982/83" for the: Victorian Railways Board Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Country Roads Board Transport Regulation Board Road Safety and Traffic Authority Railway Construction and Property Board Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority This document represented the final report of the listed authorities who were abolished on 30/6/1983 and replaced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, State Transport Authority, the Road Traffic Authority and the Road Construction Authority. Signed by the Minister S.M. Crabb. Has on the inside cover, a stapled With Compliments slip with the name of Race Mathews MP typed in.On front cover in pencil, "142 4 Sept 84'trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, annual reports -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, G. McEldowney, "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", Nov. 1985
Thirty Two page book, A4 landscape format, saddle stapled, titled "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association in 1985. Colour cover featuring drawings of Melbourne trams from cable trams to articulated electric trams. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport. Book published to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first cable tram in Melbourne, 11/11/1885. Reviews the history of trams in Melbourne, cable trams, horse trams, Clapp, municipal tramways, electric trams, MMTB, buses, Preston Workshops, Wattle Park and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Notes the MTA winning the tender to building the Kowloon - Canton Light Rail system and Melbourne's Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System. Has colour photos and sepia toned (black and white) photos throughout.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, mta, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Light Rail Transit System - Inner Area North-South Link", c1986
Sixteen page book, A4 portrait format, saddle stapled, titled "Light Rail Transit System - Inner Area North-South Link", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority detailing the conversion of the former heavy electric suburban railway lines to St Kilda and Port Melbourne to electric trams or Light Rail. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport, Describes the proposed system, vehicles, development of articulated vehicles (2001, 2002), interchange with rail services, travel times and a map showing the proposed route, including a possible extension along Mitford St. and Broadway to Glenhuntly Road. Has a number of artists impressions of the vehicles at Station Pier and South Melbourne station. Includes colour photographs of the vehicles, conductors and photos of other light rail systems in Hanover and Amsterdam. Published c1986.trams, tramways, melbourne, light railways, mta, st kilda, port melbourne, articulated trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 6, Warren Doubleday, 21/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Set of six colour photographs taken by Warren Doubleday on 21/11/1998 of Museum activities and works. On Kodak paper. .1 - Andrew Chlebica, Tricia Brett of Public Transport Safety Directorate, Department of Infrastructure and Greg Rodgers (BTM) in No. 1 end saloon of No. 13, following completion of Rail Safety Audit. See Audit Report BTM32T01A. .2 - Trams 13, 40 and 39 in front of depot .3 - Depot junction / Wendouree Parade looking south showing earthworks for roadworks and parking facility. .4 - Excavation by depot junction. .5 - Ditto showing broken phone cable .6 - ditto See W. Doubleday files for names of people from Dept of InfrastructureOn back of photos in ink "21/11/98"rail safety, wendouree parade, road works, btm, tram 13, tram 40, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The Met / tram system", c1988
Diagrammatic poster or map of "The Met / tram system" showing a plan with route numbers, zones and peak system route numbers with an enlarged central Melbourne area. Date of map 1988c, shows the St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail, Bundoora and the "The Met" logo. Printed on art paper. Has a telephone number for further information. Stored rolled. St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail opened late 1987. The Met replaced by the Public Transport Corporation 1/7/1989 - See reference. Two copies held. See Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, the met, tram routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "Tramway Talks on Thursday", "Transport Services", "First Aid Team in Final", 28/10/1952 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about industrial issues in Geelong over one man trams and rosters, and that Ballarat was keep advised of the situation. Also a travellers view of Ballarat trams.Set of three (two copies of each except the First Aid one), newspaper clippings from the Geelong Advertiser, 28/10/1952 cut out and pasted onto blue paper, with the Newspaper Name and date type on each piece. Items were pinned together with a typed memo on top - from the Manager of the Geelong Branch to Engineer and Manger Ballarat, dated 28/10/1952, sending the cuttings for information. Has SEC date stamp of 29 Oct. 1952 - see inscriptions. News items were: "Tramway Talks on Thursday" - noting tramway union to meet with SEC Geelong Manager Mr. T.A Farr on Thursday to submit alternative proposals, mainly in regards to new roster affect East Geelong, Geelong West, Eastern Park and Chilwell routes. New roster schedule to come in on 1 November. "Transport Services" - letter to the editor, signed "Reasonable Service" about the writers trip to Ballarat on one of the new diesel rail motor, poor track and the higher measure of patronage on Ballarat's tram and that one of the seats have been removed for prams. "First Aid Team in Final" - about the success of the SEC Geelong team in the Safety Branch Shield competition. Gives names of participants.Memo - has "DTS" on top right hand corner and the cutting regarding the first aid team has in ink "Copy sent to W/M" (Works Manager).one man trams, geelong, unions, rosters, ballarat, prams, vr, first aid -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Department of Infrastructure, BTM Rail Safety Accreditation 1998, 21/12/1998 12:00:00 AM
Framed certificate for the Accreditation of the Ballarat Tramway Museum as a Manager of Rail Infrastructure and Provider and Operator of Rolling Stock. The certificate signed by the Acting Secretary Department of Infrastructure and Alan Ross, Director of Public Transport Safety. Framed with a wooden glazed frame, with a sheet of heavy cardboard and taped in. Certificate printed on preprinted paper - Certificate No. 37. Has a hook on the top.trams, tramways, rail safety accreditation, museum, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Sep. 1992
Has a strong association with BTM Board members who worked for the PTC at the time - 1992 - of the 21st Anniversary celebrations.Colour print of a photograph on Kodak paper of BTM Members, members, who worked for the PTC at the time, standing in front of a PTC bus and tram No. 13 at the crossing loop. Features Graeme Bennett, Richard Gilbert, Andrew Mitchell, John Phillips and Carolyn Dean. See Reg Item 3271 for further details. Similar photo used in PTC "Changing Times" Vol 2, No. 38, 8 October 1992", published for PTC (Public Transport Corporation) staff. Gives news within the PTC - staff magazine, covering both rail and tram.btm, 21st anniversary, gardens loop, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Changing Times" Vol 2, No. 38, 8 October 1992", Oct. 1992
Eight page magazine, printed on A3 size paper, titled "Changing Times" Vol 2, No. 38, 8 October 1992", published for PTC (Public Transport Corporation) staff. Gives news within the PTC - staff magazine, covering both rail and tram. Page 7 has a photo 4 BTPS Board members, who worked for the PTC at the time, standing in front of a PTC bus and tram No. 13 at the crossing loop. Features Graeme Bennett, Richard Gilbert, Andrew Mitchell, John Phillips and Carolyn Dean. Photo supplied by Graeme Bennett.trams, tramways, btps, 21st anniversary, ptc -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Warren Doubleday, Feb. 1995
Black based folder with clear front holding papers for the 25/2/1995 planning meeting of the BTM. Following papers enclosed within binder: Proposed programme Listing of background information within folder Copy of Tasmanian Transport Museum Society's Management Plan of 1994 Copy of Len Millar's notes of planning considerations Copy of BTPS Mission Statement and goals used in Museum Accreditation submission Draft revision of goals prepared in July 1994 Outline of worked to be done as part of: Museum Accreditation Rail Safety Accreditation Draft Incorporation documents - from a company to a incorporated association. Loose is a copy of how to get to the venue - sitting room at the Lodge at Sovereign Hill. Scans of two docs added 2/9/12trams, tramways, btps, meetings, planning -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Transit Publications Ltd and Auckland NZ, "Transit", Nov. 1975
Twenty Four page printed magazine, saddle stapled, printed on off-white paper, titled "Transit", Vol. 1 No. 1, November 1975 and subtitled 'Monthly Review of Transport Systems'. Articles feature; The Auckland Bus-rail shemozzle, Sydney Rail Progress (Eastern Suburbs line), Transit in Toronto, The new Generation of Melbourne Tramcars (Z class cars), Auckland Trolley buses (Is There a Future?), Transit topics and news, Troubled Time for Interurbans, and Transit Museums news and The New Order for Melbourne. News items note the subsidising of tram replacement buses in Ballarat and Bendigo by the SEC and that it was apparently illegal in the view of the Solicitor General (page 19) and BTPS news on operations in Wendouree Parade. Published by Transit Publications in Auckland New Zealand. Not known whether was further issues of this magazine.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, ballarat, bendigo, sec, buses, sydney, toronto, museums, auckland -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport and The Met, "Public Transport Map of Melbourne" - "Effective August 1988", 1988
Map - Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on art paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne, an index of localities. The City Saver area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers, line maps of tram routes, train lines, outer metropolitan services, ticketing information, Transport Neighbourhoods, . Shows the St Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail lines. Price $2. Shows "The Met" logo. On front under The Met logo and above the scale bar is "Effective 1/7/1988". Niltrams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Album - Photo Album, Ron Scholten, Yapper Tours, c1990
Yields information about the use of a Museum tramcar for tours in Melbourne during 1989 and has a strong association with one of the people who arranged and drove the tours. Also has a strong association with the Transporting Art project in Melbourne.Photo Album - NCL - consisting of heavy card brown cover with gold blocking and the word "PHOTOS" in gold with 8 black card board leaves, each covered in a plastic sheet or transparent film that covers the photos and bound together with screws. Assembled by Ron Scholten and others for the record of the 1989 visit to Melbourne by BTM tramcar W3 661 arranged by Yapper Tours - Ron Scholten, Peter Bardho and Bob and Monica Campbell. Page 1 - Ron Scholten and Peter Bardho W3 661 - as No. 44 at the BTM depot Three photos at Camberwell Depot Page 2 6 views of 661 at Bundoora terminus and on the "hump" by Preston workshops. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 1 to 4 Page 3 6 views of 661 at Malvern Depot, and termini that Malvern depot services. MMTB and SEC 8c/10d ticket. (possibly a tour ticket - see Reg Item 8369) Page 4 6 views of 661 - Carnegie, St Kilda, Footscray Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 5 to 7 Page 5 6 photos of 661 - Albert Park, Brunswick, Thornbury? with 676, 612. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - tram 8 Page 5 6 photos of 661 - Domain Interchange, Essendon, South Melbourne depots and South Melbourne loop. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - tram 9. Page 6 4 photos of 661 - Essendon, airport, Essendon depot. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 10,11, and 13. page 7 Yapper Tours - advertising the tours circular with photos by John Belot. Tickets - MMTB, SEC, reproductions of some tickets, 2 hour scratch ticket, zone 1 daily. Page 8 Night photo of B1 2001 and Souvenir Ticket for Melbourne St Kilda - light rail opening 20-21, November 1987. FOHTD collection Reg Item 560 has copies of tickets issued for trams 1 to 17.trams, tramways, yapper tours, melbourne, tickets, transporting art -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, R.L. Forster, G41, Beech Forest, 1950, 1950
From 1945 a sawmill, the Calco Mill, was formed to cart sawn timber initially from the Zappelli's property on Denherts Track. The plant was later shifted to Pul's property and, in 1951, finally moved to a new mill in the Beech Forest railway yard. Potato output also rose, around 280 hectares and was shipped exclusively by rail until 1955. The railway was very busy, in fact so busy that potato farmers and especially saw millers started agitating for road transport.G41 locomotive, four NQR loaded wagons, and a louvred van near the Goods Shed. Next line, three loaded and three empty NQR wagons. In the foreground near the station building, a louvred van. A water tank and timber mill in the background. B/Wbeech forest; railways; loco g41; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beech Forest: NA locomotive taking coal, c.1955
... was transported from Colac by rail and hand-shovelled up onto the stage.... Coal was transported from Colac by rail and hand-shovelled up ...To a dead end spur at Beech Forest station a locomotive depot was provided with a coal stage, ash pit and water tank as part of the original facilities of the station. Coal was transported from Colac by rail and hand-shovelled up onto the stage from an NQ truck positioned alongside. Twin water columns on the stage ends enabled two NA class or both ends of a Garratt locomotive to take water simultaneously. Beneath the trestle was the ash pit.B/W. 200mm x 271mm. An NA locomotive on trestles taking coal at Beech Forest. A child watches.beech forest; railways; coal stage; na locomotive; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Norman Houghton, Rail Centre Colac, 2014
Colac was the centre of a spidery rail network over which were carted anything and everything by Victorian Railways, the common carrier throughout the area. The main line through the region was the 35 km rail route from Birregurra (and thence to Geelong) though Colac to Pirron Yallock (and thence to Warrnambool and Port Fairy) from March, 1877, to July, 1883. The first branch line ran from Irrewarra to Beeac in 1889, which then extended in stages to Cressy and on the Ballarat. The second branch line was the 31 km long Birregurra to Forrest in 1891. The cost of building railways into mountainous terrain meant the third branch line was a narrow-gauge 2 foot 6 inch line, first of all to Beech Forest in 1902, and then to Crowes in 1911, for a total of 71 km. The final rail connection was the 16 km branch from Colac to Alvie to facilitate the transport of onions, opening in 1923. Each line had its own character and peculiarities derived from its foundation, geography and economic base. As a general rule, the loadings on the branch lines had greater output tonnage than inwards, the reverse of the main line. The lines traversed agricultural and timber areas where inputs like seed, grass, fertiliser and labour were minor, compared with the output, timber, wool, cream, butter, cheese fruit, potatoes, onion, grain and livestock.Rail Centre Colac. Rail stations in the Colac Otway Shire, 1877 to 2014. Norman Houghton. 1st ed. Norman Houghton; Geelong (Vic); 2014. vi, 262 p.; illus., maps, index. Soft cover.colac; cressy; forrest; beech forest; crowes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Brisbane City Council Tramway Trackwork drawings
Prepared by the City of Brisbane for the design of trackworkYields information on the design of trackwork.Set of nine City of Brisbane Tram Track drawings .1 - PPW91 - Standard Crossover left hand - 4'6" between tracks .2 - PPW2450 - Data for British Standard Crossings .3 - PPW 241 - Data for British Standard Lateral Switches .4 - PPW 463 - Concrete Track Construction is 102.73lb rail. .5 - PPW 501 - ditto for AS 82lb rail and other rails .6 - Not numbered - Concrete roads when using T rail sleepers .7 - PPW 575 - 150' radius RH crossover - 5' between tracks .8 - PPW 576 - 150' radius RH Crossover - 4'6" between tracks .9 - PPW 577 - 150' radius LH Crossover - 5' between tracks - 14/12/1948trackwork, points, switches, bcc transport, tramways