index, ill, maps, p227.non-fictionTells the story of the gauge problem in Australia, how it happened, why it happened and why there has been faliure to fix the problem and the consequences of the ongoing problem. "From the early days of Australia’s rail networks in the 1850s, different colonies adopted various rail gauges for their own reasons. Even after the Federation on January 1, 1901, the new nation’s leaders missed the chance to create a unified national policy for rail gauges and chose to avoid addressing the issue. This book, generously supported with photographs, timelines, and insights from seasoned rail industry experts, covers a span of 170 years. It examines the political and social attitudes of the time and highlights the missed opportunities to resolve the rail gauge problem dating back to the 1880s."--Publisher's blurb.railroad gauges -- social aspects -- australia -- history, railroad gauges -- australia -- history.

Appendix, maps, p.49non-fictionThe report refers to the need to change the main trunk lines in Australia to standard gauge including from narrow gauge between Fremantle and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia (with a new bridge over the Swan River)railroad gauges -- australia -- history., royal commissions - 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

index, ill, maps, p.232.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" gauge Queensland Government railways.narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., queensland railways -- history.

ill, p56.non-fictionA pictorial history of broad gauge 5'3" steam locomotives in South Australia in the 1930s.railroads -- australia -- south australia., steam locomotives - south australia - history

index, maps, ill, p.92.non-fictionA history of the 2'0" narrow gauge tramway from Nambour to Mapleton for sugar cane and timber in Queensland.narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history., sugar tramways - queensland - history

ill, maps, p.84.non-fictionA history of small steam and diesel locomotives operating on the various Otway Timber tramways in South West Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, timber tramways - victoria - history

ill. maps. p.52.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" narrow gauge railways in the north of South Australia from Port Pirie, Gladstone and Peterborough.railway construction - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill. p.19.non-fictionA short history of the preserved 3'6" narrow gauge railway from Peterborough to Eurelia in northern South Australia.preserved locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

Ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionA description of the railways west and south of the city of Toowoomba in Queensland in 2015.railroads - queensland - history, railroad travel -- queensland, south west

ill, maps, p.65.A history of the narrow gauge 3'6" and broad gauge 5'3" railways in South-East South Australia centered on Naracoorte and Mt Gambier.railway construction - australia, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of narrow gauge locomotives in South Australia mostly on the 3'6" government run railways.steam locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of narrow gauge T class 2-8-0 steam locomotives on the 3'6" South Australia Government Railways built between 1903 & 1939.steam locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill, p.24.non-fictionA brief history of narrow gauge 3'6" & standard gauge diesel locomotives built of the Western Australian Government Railways (Westrail).railroad locomotives - western australia - history, diesel locomotives - western australia - history

ill, p.60non-fictionA history of the locomotive on the South Australian Government Railways both broad gauge and narrow gauge 3'6". steam locomotives - south australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill, p.17non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge 3'6" steam locomotive T186 on the South Australian Government Railways and its preservation by the Pichi Richi Railway at Quorn. narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history, preserved locomotives - south australia - history

index, ill, maps, p.286.non-fictionThe history of the Silverton Tramway Company from 1886 to 1972, & their 3'6" narrow gauge line from Cockburn in South Australia to Broken Hill & Tarrawingee in NSW.railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- broken hill -- history, silverton tramway company limited -- history

ill, maps, p.248.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge colliery between the Yallourn and Morwell open cut brown coal mines in Gippsland Victoria.colliery railroads - victoria - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

index, ill, maps, p.254.non-fictionIn 'Steam Australia', Tim Fischer takes readers into the fascinating story of steam transportation over ten vital decades of transformation in Australia's history. The book also covers the great named express trains hauled by steam locomotives over the decades, such as 'Puffing Billy', Robert Gordon Menzies or 'The Ghan'. Special topics feature things such as Albury's 'break of gauge' platform (where two state track systems met), the Amiens branch line (running through Pozieres and Passchendaele stations in Queensland), some important characters such as C.Y. O'Connor and many more. The book is illustrated with over 300 exciting images from the superb National Library John Buckland collection of photography, many never seen before. Steam locomotives continue to operate as a key part of rail heritage tourism in Australia, demonstrating the ongoing legacy of these engines. The great age of steam in Australia and Fischer's salute to steam locomotion and all that it has achieved for this country is fascinating and captivating to both train novices and enthusiasts alike. A history of the steam train in Australia.steam locomotives - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history

ill, p.46.non-fictionReminiscence of the 3'6" narrow gauge railways in South Australia.railroads -- australia -- south australia., narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history

ill, maps, p.38.non-fictionA tour program... possibly run by the ARHS SA division... for the farewell narrow gauge 3'6" S.A.R. from Port Pirie South Australia to Cockburn, before the start of standard gauge operations begin. Friday 10th to Monday 13th October 1969.railroad operations - south australia - history, preserved locomotives - south australia - history

index, ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionThe life and times of the Colac - Beech Forest - Crowes narrow gauge railway 1902-1962vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria - history

ill, maps, p.96.non-fictionThe story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan tramway of North Queenslandlight railways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history.

ill, maps, p.58.non-fictionAn illustrated history of some of the narrow gauge timber tramways in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

ill, p.108.non-fictionAn illustrated history of 2'6" VR narrow gauge railway in Victoria with emphasis on the preserved Belgrave to Gembrook line.vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

index, ill, maps, p.151.non-fictionA history of the 3' narrow gauge timber tramway from Yarra Junction to Powelltown and beyond, as well as the many tramways branching off it.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber tramways that radiated out of the town of Warburton in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

p.9.non-fictionA short research report about the narrow gauge Herman's Warburton timber tramway in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

p.7.non-fictionA short research report about the 3' 6" narrow gauge Sorrento tramway on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, sorrento tramway - victoria - history

ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber railways of the Erica District north of Moe in Victoria from 1910 to 1950.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history