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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAY, 28.10.2012
DVD. Railway. 150 Years of Rail in Bendigo, 28.10.2012. Re-enactment and Book Launch. Copyright Bill Conroy Photos. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS
DVD. Railways. 150 Years of Rail in Bendigo, by WIN News. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS 150TH
DVD. Railways 150th Anniversary of Bendigo Rail. Railways and Trains. Four Discs. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION:DVD
DVD. Railways. Celebrating 150 Years of Railway. Produced by The BHS. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: DVD
DVD. Railways. Celebrating 150 years of Railway. Produced by the Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Master Copy. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAINS FOUR DISCS
DVD. Trains. Four Discs. a. Victoria's Railways Volume 2. b. Railways Changing 80's. c. Railways Victoria Bonus Disc. d. Victoria's Railways Volume 1. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAINS 4 DISCS
DVD. Trains 4 Discs. a. Rails Under The Southern Cross. b. World of Trains. c. Victorian Railways Volume 2. d. 2005 Victorian Year in Steam. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAINS THREE DISCS
DVD. Trains. Three Discs. a. Staem Rail Victoria. b. Bendigo includes Diamond Valley. c. Railways Changing 86's. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ames, Ken, Reflections of an Engineman, 1993
Personal recollections from the engine driver Ken Ames and his time on the N.S.W. government railways.ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionPersonal recollections from the engine driver Ken Ames and his time on the N.S.W. government railways.railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McKillop, Robert F, Railfan's Handbook New South Wales 2005 Edition, 2005
A guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 2005.ill, maps, p.96.non-fictionA guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 2005.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad infrastructure - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McKillop, Robert F, Railfan's Handbook: New South Wales, 1998
A guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 1998.ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 1998.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad infrastructure - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society New South Wales Division et al, New South Wales Railways: The First Twenty-Five Years, 1855-1880, 1980
A brief historical survey of the origin and development of railways in New South Wales between 1855 and 1880.ill, p.54.non-fictionA brief historical survey of the origin and development of railways in New South Wales between 1855 and 1880.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad construction - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sharp, Stuart, A Guide to the Railways of N.S.W, 1979
A guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 1979.ill, p.186.non-fictionA guide to the rollingstock and operations of the railways of New South Wales in 1979.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad infrastructure - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Eardley, Gifford, All Stations To Como
... operations - New South Wales - history A brief history of the railway ...A brief history of the railway from Erskenville to Como in Sydney New South Wales.ill, maps, p.18.non-fictionA brief history of the railway from Erskenville to Como in Sydney New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hagarty, Donald, Sydney Railway 1848-1857, 2005
The known story of the work of six men - a naval surveyor, four engineers, and the contractor who, with many others, built the first railway from Sydney to Parramatta between 1848 and 1857.index, ill, maps, p.464.non-fictionThe known story of the work of six men - a naval surveyor, four engineers, and the contractor who, with many others, built the first railway from Sydney to Parramatta between 1848 and 1857.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society New South Wales Division, The Story of the Sydenham to Botany Railway, 1988
A history of the goods line from Sydenham to Botany in Sydney New South Walesindex, ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA history of the goods line from Sydenham to Botany in Sydney New South Walesrailroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Preston, R.G, 125 Years of the Sydney to Parramatta Railway, 1980
A history of the first 125 years of the railway from Sydney to Parramatta in New South Walesindex, ill, maps, p.152.non-fictionA history of the first 125 years of the railway from Sydney to Parramatta in New South Walesrailroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Paull, Malcolm, The Glenreagh to Dorrigo Branch Railway, 1988
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Glenreagh to Dorrigo in northern New South Wales.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the railway from Glenreagh to Dorrigo in northern New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert, Fruits of Federation, 2009
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Grafton to Brisbane and the building of the rail/road bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton.index, ill, maps, p.166.non-fictionA history of the railway from Grafton to Brisbane and the building of the rail/road bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tonks, Ed, Adamstown via Fernleigh: Trains and Collieries of the Belmont Line, 1988
A history of the branch line from Adamstown to Belmont out of Newcastle N.S.W. including the railway, the trains and the collieries.ill, maps, p.116.non-fictionA history of the branch line from Adamstown to Belmont out of Newcastle N.S.W. including the railway, the trains and the collieries.railroad construction - new south wales - history, colliery railroads - new south wales - 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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Show Harness, R. Mitchell, Saddler, Early to mid-20th century
The early settlers of Victoria depended on horse drawn vehicles to farm, make roads and railways, deliver produce and transport people. Horse harnesses were an important requisite for all drivers and could be found wherever there were working horses. Horse Harnesses have played an essential role in different cultures throughout history. Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome, allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. The Greeks and Romans were the first to use a "horse collar" which distributed the weight of the harness evenly across the horse's chest rather than relying on a "throat harness" that could damage a horse's throat or choke them. During the medieval period, European horse harnesses became more elaborate and decorative. Variations of different horse harnesses were also found in Native American and Middle Eastern cultures. Horse Harnesses usually have four basic components which include - 1. Communication - the bridle, bit and reins allows the driver to communicate instructions and commands to the horse, guiding its movement and direction. 2. Draft - the collar, hame straps, hames, traces and chains enables the horse to draw and pull the load efficiently by distributing the weight and transferring the pulling force to the vehicle. 3. Stopping - the breeching band, pole straps and breast strap helps to control or stabilise the horse and vehicle when moving downhill or stopping. 4. Support - the back pad, backband, belly band and back saddle keep the harness in the correct position and proper alignment. This show harness was used by Mr. Andy Bourke when showing his Clydesdales at shows or demonstrations. Although a more modern example with decorative embellishments, it still has many essential components traditionally found in an everyday working horse harness. The original purpose of the "housen" for example, was to run rain or drizzle off the horse's neck when they had to work in wet conditions - it was laid flat for this purpose on the top of the collar. Nowadays it is purely for show and is often used to advertise a business or stud. Horse brasses and fly terrets were fastened to various parts of a horse's harness. In the early days they probably began as amulets to ward off evil and to bring good luck and continued to be used as a festive decoration. The heyday of horse brasses was between the years 1851 and 1900. Horse brasses are fastened to various parts of the harness with many of their designs being symbolic. The ornamentation on this harness (although not authentic horse brasses) are based on the horse brasses that were popular in the 19th century. This horse harness is a significant example of the equipment that was needed wherever heavy horses were being used - particularly in the early years of Victoria's settlement by white settlers. Harnesses such as this example were used with stage coaches, drays, farming equipment, delivery carts and personal transportation.A leather and metal horse harness used when showing a Clydesdale (or other breed of heavy horse). It is made up of a number of components. 1. Decorative leather cart saddle with two large cloth pads underneath (which have a scalloped leather and stud border), a raised leather pommel and a silver and red coloured metal back strap holder across the top. It has two symmetrical sets of ornamentation (silver hearts and circles) in the front and a wide strap or girth (with a maker's stamp reading "R. Mitchell Saddler") and buckle which attaches the saddle to the horse. 2. Pair of steel hames which are gently curved (to fit on a horse collar) and are topped with steel knobs. They have several steel rings and lugs (to hold straps and chains) and a "Made in England Warranted Steel" stamp. 3. Breeching harness which consists of a number of leather straps, chains and metal rings including a wide padded leather strap with a scalloped edge that sits on the back of the horse and a thick leather strap that goes around the hind quarters of a horse which is joined to the back strap with four shorter vertical straps and buckles. These straps feature silver and red patent leather trim and silver heart shaped ornamentation. The strap also features the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell". 4. Decorative leather bridle with blinkers featuring the same silver and red patent leather trim on the cheek piece, brow band and throatlatch. It has a stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a curb chain, a variety of decorative silver ornaments (rosettes, diamonds plus a heart and two circles) on each end of the forehead band, dropper and strap as well as a silver metal bell (sometimes known as a "fly terret" or "swinger") that sits on the headpiece of the bridle. 5. Leather "violin shaped" dropper (or hanger) with two silver rosette shaped ornaments and a stainless steel clip on the top 6. Stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a straight mouthpiece which is ribbed on one side. It has three rein spots (spaces) and a curb chain. 7. Leather arch shaped "Housen" covered in black and red patent leather and decorated with silver studs (some spelling out F H) and bordered with a red fringe. It has a leather strap at the back and two leather loops on the front. 8. Leather padded backband (Australian style "Stallion Draught Roller") decorated with two groups of nine metal "horse brasses" or harness ornaments displaying horseshoe, starburst and horse head designs on blue, red and white striped webbing. The backband has three notched straps at each end, a buckle near the centre and the initial B stamped in two places underneath. 9. Bellyband made of leather and red, white and blue striped webbing. It has a set of three buckles at each end (which correspond with the notched straps of the backband). 10. Wide, thick leather strap which has a buckle and notches at each end. It also has the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell Saddler". 11.One pair of long leather traces - each with a buckle and notched loop at one end, decorated with a small silver diamond shaped harness ornament. 12. Length of stainless steel heavy duty chain with two swivel connectors.Saddle - "R.MITCHELL / SADDLER" Hames - "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / STEEL" "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / unclear" Breeching Straps - "R. MITCHELL / MAKER / R. MITCHELL MAKER" Housen - "F H" Backband "B / B' Wide leather strap - "R. MITCHELL / SADDLER"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, harness, horse harness, show harness, clydesdale horses, andy bourke, horse drawn cart, housen, bridle, hames, breeching straps, dropper, bit, liverpool bit, backband, harness ornamentation, bellyband, back saddle, fly terret -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Horse Harness, Glenn's Leather Goods, Early to mid-20th century
The early settlers of Victoria depended on horse drawn vehicles to farm, make roads and railways, deliver produce and transport people. Horse harnesses were an important requisite for all drivers and could be found wherever there were working horses. Horse Harnesses have played an essential role in different cultures throughout history. Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. The Greeks and Romans were the first to use a "horse collar" which distributed the weight of the harness evenly across the horse's chest rather than relying on a "throat harness" that could damage a horse's throat or choke them. During the medieval period, European horse harnesses became more elaborate and decorative. Variations of different horse harnesses were also found in Native American and Middle Eastern cultures. Horse Harnesses usually have four basic components which include - 1. Communication - the bridle, bit and reins allows the driver to communicate instructions and commands to the horse, guiding its movement and direction. 2. Draft - the collar, hame straps, hames, traces and chains enables the horse to draw and pull the load efficiently by distributing the weight and transferring the pulling force to the vehicle. 3. Stopping - the breeching band, pole straps and breast strap helps to control or stabilise the horse and vehicle when moving downhill or stopping. 4. Support - the back pad, backband, belly band and back saddle keep the harness in the correct position and proper alignment. This dray harness is a plain, basic harness and reflects its working class origins. It was used by Mr. Oswald (Jack) Bourke with his horse and dray to firstly deliver drygoods from Sunbury to Melbourne in the 1930's and later (through the 1940's and 1950's up to 1961) when he worked on the garbage round for the Springvale City Council. This horse harness is a significant example of the equipment that was needed wherever horses were being used - particularly in the early years of Victoria's settlement by white settlers. Harnesses such as this example were used with drays, farming equipment, delivery carts and personal transportation.A leather and metal horse harness used with a horse and dray circa 1930's to the early 1960's. It is made up of a number of components. 1. A leather bridle with metal buckles and rings, blinkers and a metal single jointed, snaffle bit that has the initials M B stamped onto the leather. 2. A leather bridle with metal buckles and rings and a metal "straight bar" Eggbut snaffle bit. It has an elongated X design (with 4 dots) stamped onto the leather strap holders near each buckle. 3. A blue and white vinyl halter with one leather patched strap. The nose band and a chin strap are covered with woollen padding. 4. A pair of leather shaft protectors. They have lacing holes along each edge and a repeating design of small shapes (flowers, wings, crosses and arrowheads) which run along the front of each protector. 5. A leather strap with a stainless steel chain and catch and a maker's mark for "Glenn's Leather Goods, Pearcedale Victoria" stamped onto the end. 6. A wide leather strap covered with a webbing sleeve. It has two large metal rings and each end and one ring has a rope attached. 7. A leather strap comprised of three separate sections (two shorter and one longer) joined with two metal rings. The longer section has notches along its length and the shorter section at the other end has a buckle. It also had a maker's mark stamped on it but the mark is very worn and the writing is difficult to read. 8. An adjustable leather horse collar with two buckles and straps at the top opening and two "B's" stamped into the leather. The top of the collar is made from treated leather pieces stitched together and the underneath of the collar is untreated leather. It has a padded indentation running all the way around the collar for the hames to sit in. 9. Two pairs of long leather traces - each having a buckle and notched section at one end and each one is made with three lengths of leather spliced together. 10. A leather strap (with one spliced join) belonging to a horse harness with two shorter straps (each ending with a metal clip) attached to a steel D ring at one end. 11. Three assorted short leather straps - the top one has clips at each end and a buckle (for adjusting the length) in the centre, the middle strap has notches and a buckle and the bottom strap is white with notches and a buckle.Bridle with blinkers - "M B" Bridle - design showing an elongated X with a dot in each section stamped onto strap holder Shaft Protectors - stamped design of flowers, wings, crosses and arrowheads Strap with chain - "Glenn's leather goods / Pearcedale / Victoria" Leather Strap (with two metal rings) - Maker's stamp - "name indecipherable / SADDLER / ...OURNE" Collar - "B / B" Leather strap - flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, sunbury, springvale, dray, delivery dray, harness, horse harness, horse drawn vehicles, working horse, oswald (jack) bourke, bridle, horse collar, hames, shaft protectors -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ferry, John et al, Glenreagh The Railway Heritage: Glenreagh Mountain Railway 2004, 2004
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Glenreagh and the North Coast railway in northern New South Wales, including the railway, the town, it's railway station and its locomotive depot.ill, maps, p.98.non-fictionA history of the railway from Glenreagh and the North Coast railway in northern New South Wales, including the railway, the town, it's railway station and its locomotive depot.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Alexander, W. Brian, Railways of the Richmond, 1989
... Locomotives - New South Wales - history A pictorial history ...A pictorial history of the railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to the Queensland border.ill, p.31.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to the Queensland border.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, The Great Northern Railway: Newcastle to Maitland 1857-1982, 1982
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Newcastle N.S.W. to Maitland.ill, maps, p.116.non-fictionA history of the railway from Newcastle N.S.W. to Maitland.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Eardley, Gifford H, The Railways of J & A Brown, 1972
A history of the private Richmond & Pelaw Main Colliery Railway owned by the J & A Brown company from Hexham out of Newcastle N.S.W.index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionA history of the private Richmond & Pelaw Main Colliery Railway owned by the J & A Brown company from Hexham out of Newcastle N.S.W.railroad construction - new south wales - history, colliery railroads - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Tourist Railway Association of Kurrajong Inc, Pansy: The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway, 2000
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong on the end of the branch line from Blacktown in Sydney N.S.W.ill, maps, p.30.non-fictionA history of the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong on the end of the branch line from Blacktown in Sydney N.S.W.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bentley, James et al, Black Smoke Blue Mountains: The Great Zig Zag Railway, 1988
... locomotives - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Sydney to Lithgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales & the preserved Zig Zag Railway operating out of Lithgow.index, ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionA history of the railway from Sydney to Lithgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales & the preserved Zig Zag Railway operating out of Lithgow.railroad construction - new south wales - history, preserved locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Belbin, Phillip et al, Full Steam Across the Mountains, 1981
... operations - New South Wales - history A history of the railway from ...A history of the railway from Sydney to Lighgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales with paintings provided by Phil Belbin.index, ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionA history of the railway from Sydney to Lighgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales with paintings provided by Phil Belbin.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history