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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Wodonga VRI versus Melbourne Conductors, 1982
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.A photo of the members of the Wodonga VRI team who played against a team of Melbourne Conductors in Wodonga.Back Row: Mick Steff, Alistair Sandiland, Mick Sandilands, John Ferris, John Partington, Candy Whitsed, David Lohde, Mel McRorie, Wayne McAulffe, Laurie Allan, Martin McGrath, Tony Doody, Ian Sandford Front Row: Chris Graham, Ian Vertigan, Wayne Tenant, Wayne Green, Robin Heathcore, Ray Newton, Colin Symes, G. Barrett. Lying Down: Brad McElroy, "Shocker" Murray.railways wodonga, social activities railways 1982, fred rochow -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
Book, FLOYD CLYMER, The FORD OWNER'S complete HANDBOOK of Repair and Maintenance, 1949 (exact)
... shockers ...This Ford Handbook is in good condition. This book covers at least 97% of the instructions necessary for servicing the 1950 and 1951 models.Repair and Maintenance book covering all models of ford including V8, "60" and FORD SIXOn page 106 of the handbook there is, in handwriting, CABLE OPERATED BRAKES, Spring, Colour & Position Guide. Hand drawn picture with details marking the layout and details of the spring, colour & position.electrical, steering, ford, engine, transmission, accessory, ford owners, car repair, v8, 60, ford six, repair and maintenance, ford engine, clutch, body, chassis, shockers, cooling system, fuel system, suspension, rear, axle, brakes, shock absorbers, rear axle