Historical information

This book was compiled by R. Hudson who wrote in his Author's notes that he was not a historian but a steam enthusiast. The photographs come from the Victorian Railways official history or in ARHS bulletins. Many of the photograph's date from the mid to late 19th century showing steam engines, carriages, railways and stations. The author used photographs occupying much of the page with an informative caption about each photograph.

Physical description

Booklet with light cardboard cover green in colour with black printing. Pages are white with black printing with multiple photographs. Foldout map in the rear of the booklet detailing Melbourne and suburban railways and stations.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: ' STEAM Suburban, A WINDSOR PUBLICATION, PRICE $1.40'
Title Page: 'STEAM Suburban'
'A WINDSOR PUBLICATION'
'Wholly set in Australia and printed by Abbott Litho Arts Pty. Ltd., 1-13 Abbottsford Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003.'
Author R. Hudson