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Book, Steve McNicol, New Zealand Rail Scene, 1988
Photographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.railway operations and rollingstock - new zealand, railway history - new zealand -
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Book, Nick Anchen, Iron Roads in the Outback, 2017
The Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age.ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionThe Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age. commonwealth railways (australia) -- history., central australia railway -- history. -
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Book, New South Wales Public Transport Commission, Historical Notes on the Beginnings of Australian Railways, 1979
A history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiaill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA history of the beginnings of the state and territory railways in Australiarailroad trains -- australia -- history., railway construction - australia -
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Book, Singleton, C.C. et al, Railways of Australia, 1963
The history of Australian Railways up to 1963ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe history of Australian Railways up to 1963railroads -- australia -- history, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
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Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society W.A. Division, Western Australia's First Government Railway 1879-1957, 1979
A short history of Western Australia's first government railway from 1879 to 1957ill, maps, p.16.non-fictionA short history of Western Australia's first government railway from 1879 to 1957railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - western australia -
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Booklet, Western Australia Government Railways, Inauguration of Perth-Port Pirie Standard Gauge Passenger Service, 1969
A promotional booklet for the Inauguration of the 'Indian Pacific' passenger service between Perth Western Australia and Port Pirie South Australia in 1969.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the Inauguration of the 'Indian Pacific' passenger service between Perth Western Australia and Port Pirie South Australia in 1969.railway history - western australia, indian pacific passenger train - australia -
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Booklet, Western Australia Government Railways, Project Completed - Western Australian Government Railways, 1969
A promotional booklet for the completion of the standard gauge railway into Perth Western Australia.ill, maps, p.30.non-fictionA promotional booklet for the completion of the standard gauge railway into Perth Western Australia.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway construction - western australia -
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Book, Ames, Ken, From Grease to Gold Braid, 2001
Recollections from Ken Ames and his service in the Traffic Branch of the New South Wales Government Railways from 1952 to 1986.ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionRecollections from Ken Ames and his service in the Traffic Branch of the New South Wales Government Railways from 1952 to 1986.new south wales government railways and tramways. traffic branch -- history., locomotive engineers -- new south wales -- biography. -
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Book, New South Wales, Department of Railways et al, The Railways of New South Wales, 1855-1955, 1955
An illustrated history of the Railways of New South Wales from 1855-1955 created to celebrate the centenary of the railway.ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Railways of New South Wales from 1855-1955 created to celebrate the centenary of the railway.railroads -- new south wales -- history., railways -- new south wales. -
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Book, Ryan, J.S, Armidale and District Historical Society Journal - Railway Issue, 1977
History and information about the railway from Maitland to Wallangarra in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.140.non-fictionHistory and information about the railway from Maitland to Wallangarra in New South Wales.railways - new south wales - history., railway construction - australia -
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Book, Bayley, William A, Railway Centenary in Tasmania, 1971
Commemoration of the centenary of the railways in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionCommemoration of the centenary of the railways in Tasmania.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads - tasmania - history -
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Book, Dyer, P. F, Jubilee Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer, 1969
A selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969ill, maps, p.106.non-fictionA selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969railroads -- new zealand -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
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Book, Rae, Lou, The ABT Railway - On Tasmania's West Coast, 1988
A history of the ABT railway from Strahan to Queenstown in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the ABT railway from Strahan to Queenstown in Tasmania.railroads -- australia -- history, private railway companies - tasmania - history -
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Book, Australian Electric Traction Association et al, The electric railways of New South Wales : a brief history of the electrified railway system operated by the New South Wales government, 1926-1976, 1976
History of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976Ill, maps, p.97.non-fictionHistory of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976suburban railways - sydney, electric locomotives - new south wales -
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Book, Amusement Railways of Australia, 2015
This book surveys over 150 years of miniature railways in the Australian amusement industry ... The trains presented herein provided tactile mechanical devices onto which the passengers could project their own imaginations to create the thrills of travelling by train through their own imagined spacesIll, maps, p.224.non-fictionThis book surveys over 150 years of miniature railways in the Australian amusement industry ... The trains presented herein provided tactile mechanical devices onto which the passengers could project their own imaginations to create the thrills of travelling by train through their own imagined spacesminiature railways - australia - history, miniature railways - australia - pictorial works -
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Book, Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division, North of the harbour : a brief history of transport to and on the North Shore, 1976
A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.Ill, maps, p.168.A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.suburban railways - sydney, tramways - sydney, ferries - sydney -
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Book, Topmill Pty Ltd, Australian trams through the ages, volume 1, 2015
Travel through the Australian history of Trams. From the very beginning of tram travel in Australia to the latest acquistions of 2014. Detailed historical maps and news from the day, an abundance of photograph's in black and white and colour from collectors around the country are also included.Ill, maps, p.160non-fictionTravel through the Australian history of Trams. From the very beginning of tram travel in Australia to the latest acquistions of 2014. Detailed historical maps and news from the day, an abundance of photograph's in black and white and colour from collectors around the country are also included.tramways - australia, light rail - australia -
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Book, Topmill Pty Ltd, Australian trams through the ages, volume 2, 2015
Travel through the Australian history of Trams. From the very beginning of tram travel in Australia to the latest acquistions of 2014. Detailed historical maps and news from the day, an abundance of photograph's in black and white and colour from collectors around the country are also included.Ill, maps, p.160non-fictionTravel through the Australian history of Trams. From the very beginning of tram travel in Australia to the latest acquistions of 2014. Detailed historical maps and news from the day, an abundance of photograph's in black and white and colour from collectors around the country are also included.tramways - australia, light rail - australia -
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Book, N.Z. Railway & Locomotive Society, Canterbury Branch : Tramway Historical Society, Return to Ferrymead, 1966
A history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New ZealandIll, maps, p.26.non-fictionA history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New Zealandhistory of railways - new zealand, railways - ferrymead -
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Book, Traction Publications, Destination Subiaco, 1957
A history of the tramway systems of Western AustraliaIll, maps, p.18.non-fictionA history of the tramway systems of Western Australiatramways - western australia, urban transport - australia -
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Book, Traction Publications, Destination Subiaco, 1967
A history of the tramway systems of Western AustraliaIll, maps, p.51.non-fictionA history of the tramway systems of Western Australiatramways - western australia, urban transport - australia -
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Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (South Australia), The tramways of Adelaide, 197?
Facsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemIll, maps, p.50.non-fictionFacsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemtramways - adelaide, local transit - adelaide -
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Book, State Transport Authority, The Bay Line : a history of transport to Glenelg, 1979
Produced by the State Transport Authority to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Glenelg TramwayIll, map, p.35.non-fictionProduced by the State Transport Authority to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Glenelg Tramwaytramways - adelaide, tramways - glenelg -
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Book, Libraries Board of South Australia, The horse tramways of Adelaide and its suburbs, 1875-1907, 1965
This is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedIll, maps, p.86.non-fictionThis is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedtramways - australia, horse tramways - adelaide -
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Book, Australian Electric Traction Association, Rails to The Bay : in commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the reopening of the South Terrace and Glenelg Railway as an electric tramway on December 14, 1929, 1971
A history of rail transport between Adelaide and GlenelgIll, maps, p.83.non-fictionA history of rail transport between Adelaide and Glenelgtramways - adelaide, tramways - glenelg -
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Book, Quail Map Company, New Zealand Railway & Tramway Atlas, 1985
Railway and tramway maps of New Zealand in 1965.Index, maps, p.46.non-fictionRailway and tramway maps of New Zealand in 1965.railway and tramway maps - new zealand, railways and tramways - new zealand - history -
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Book, McLennan K.E, North Island Main Trunk Golden Jubilee Souvenir Booklet, 1958
A pictorial book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk railway in New Zealand in 1958.ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA pictorial book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk railway in New Zealand in 1958.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum et al, NSWRTM 1968 New Zealand Tour, 1968
Notes from the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum 1968 tour of New Zealand with information about the railway and locomotives.ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionNotes from the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum 1968 tour of New Zealand with information about the railway and locomotives.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, Leitch, David B, Engine Pass New Zealand Railways, 1967
Reminiscence from a railway driver on the New Zealand Government railways.ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionReminiscence from a railway driver on the New Zealand Government railways.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railway enginemen - new zealand - personal history -
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Book, Hutchins, Graham, The Beaten Track By Tranz Scenic Through New Zealand, 1999
Details of the various long distance passenger trains on the New Zealand Government railways.ill, maps, p.40.non-fictionDetails of the various long distance passenger trains on the New Zealand Government railways.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - passenger trains