Streamlined Thoroughbredsis a lavishly illustrated book published to illustrate the working careers of the Commonwealth Railway‘s GM class, Victoria‘s S class and New South Wales‘ 42 and 421 class of locomotives. These locomotives were introduced in the early 1950‘s to replace ageing steam locomotives and so revolutionised those railway systems. The locomotive design was a modified version of the F7 model for the Electric Motive Division of the General Electric Corporation of America. The contract for the building of these locomotives in Australia was awarded to Clyde Engineering Company Limited of New South Wales.

torian Railways Reference Series - No. 1The fruit of eighteen years careful research, Buffer Stops and Baulks documents, for the first time, the history and structural details of buffer stops and baulks used on the Victorian Railways. The book is a valuable reference and contains over 60 black and white photographs, 20 colour photographs and 51 line illustrations and plans, including 21 original Victorian Railways buffer stop construction plans. The Victorian Railways Reference Series, featuring meticulous research and much unpublished official VR material, will grow to be both a comprehensive record and reference for historians, museums and modellers, as well as an informative read for those interested in the detail or identification of trackside and other railway infrastructure.

The Victorian Division of the ARHS crosses the border to publish this 320 page hard cover book, with many illustrations, providing an authoritative insight into the first years of the South Australian Railways. Ron Stewien is an authority on the railway history of South Australia and hardly needs introduction. Malcolm Thompson, another notable railway historian, has provided additional material to assist this excellent and distinguished production.

This new publication is a nostalgic picture album of the changing and long gone Australian transport scenes taken over the years from the early 1950's to 1985.The album contans a wide selection of photgraphs taken by well known railway enthusiast, Bob Wilson, who for over 48 years has been an avid photographer in capturing pictures of Australia's changing Transport scene.These forms of transport include: railwys, tramways, shipping and aircraft.68 pages of photographs in a hard cover not to be missed.

By Andrew & Trevor McBain.

This is a must buy for train enthusiasts. 88 Full colour pages (230 X 297mm) covering a huge variety of trains, locations and combo's dating from the early 80's to present day.

The Victorian Railways narrow gauge lines portrayed the very essence of the Australian pioneering spirit, with their ingeniously constructed routes traversing picturesque, forested and rugged country. Built in the era of the horse and cart, when railways had a monopoly over the conveyance of freight and passenger alike, the narrow gauge lines served their purpose, before being rapidly overtaken by road transport. With their toy-like appearance, the little trains were beloved by children, and this factor was to bring about their salvation. Through the valiant actions of a few spirited individuals, Victoria's narrow gauge heritage lives on, with the re-born Gembrook and Walhalla lines among the most revered and admired railways in Australia. The Narrow Gauge is a comprehensive coffee table style book, a fitting salute to a fascinating chapter in Victoria's history - the story of four character-filled railways, from their inception, through to present day operations and relics. The history of the Victorian Railways narrow gauge lines - Wangaratta to Whitfield, Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook, Colac to Beech Forest and Crowes, and Moe to Walhalla - from construction right through to closure. Fascinating recollections by railwaymen, locals and railway enthusiasts, including Gerald Dee, Ron Kain, Wal Larsen, Harold Lindsay, Don Marshall, Graeme O'Brien, Jim Rae, Harold 'Joe' Ramage, Dave Scott and Reg Walton - fond memories of a bygone era. A full description of all VR narrow gauge locomotives and rolling stock. A spectacular array of B&W and colour photographs - a comprehensive collection, including rare early 1950s colour transparencies. Outstanding images by Mal Austin, Phil A'Vard, Ray Bruce, Milton Collins, John Dare, Wilf Henty, Ron Kain, William Lee, Eric Quinlan, Peter Ralph, Michael Schrader and many others. Narrow gauge salvation - the remarkable story of two great railway preservation efforts, from Puffing Billy to the Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Ghosts of the narrow gauge - an illustrated guide to the remains and relics.

The railways and tramways of the Yarra Valley had their own unique history and character, and were integral to the fortunes of the region in the days before efficient road transport.With fascinating recollections from the old days and a magnificent array of photographs, many never before seen,Yarra Valley Railways explores the Healesville and Warburton branch lines, along with the much-loved Powelltown tramway.Presented in an impressive 249 mm x 210 mm hardcover style, this full colour 80 page publication is printed on quality matt art paper, and is a must for anyone interested in railway history.

Railways of the Otway Ranges  examines the railways and timber tramways of these wild and beautiful mountains.These include the Wensleydale, Forrest, and Timboon branch lines, along with the famous and much-loved Beech Forest narrow gauge railway, which was extraordinary in its engineering ingenuity, fascinating in character, and wonderful in scenic beauty.With well researched text, and a magnificent array of b&w and colour photographs, many never before published, this exciting new publication is a must for anyone interested in Victorian Railway history, or the Otway Ranges.

Nestled deep in the hills of the Great Dividing Range, 140 kilometres east of Melbourne, lies the romantic gold town of Walhalla. Situated in a narrow twisting valley, Walhalla is the very image of a ghost town, with cabins clinging precariously to high cliff walls, and a cascading stream tumbling past immense mullock heaps which tell of past glory days, when the town contained some of the richest gold mines in Victoria, and its population soured into the thousands.Rails to Old Walhalla is a beautifully presented 96 page full colour book, printed on quality matt art paper and soft-bound. The books tells the story of Walhalla and its famous narrow gauge railway, including fascinating memories from railwaymen who worked the line. Also covered are the various Walhalla railway preservation attempts including the great success story that is the Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Complimented by a magnificent array of black & white and colour images of Walhalla and its railway, many never before seen.ISBN: 978-0-980764-1-7

The History of a Ballarat Engineering Company.

The Phoenix Foundry Company of Ballarat produced over 20 classes of locomotives from 1873 until 1905 and made 352 locomotives for the Victorian Railways. In full production it employed nearly 800 people. It commenced operations in 1856 and in its first years was one of the largest manufacturers of mining and othermachinery. Its first locomotive was delivered on 4th March 1873.

Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia. Adrian Gunsberg and Jeff AustinAt last, after 10 years out of print, Rail Heritage WA is proud to announce the much-awaited second edition of Adrian Gunzburg and Jeff Austin''s definitive history of Western Australian Timber, Firewood and Contractors railways and locomotives.This greatly enhanced new edition features:304 pages, hard-bound with colour dust jacketNew landscape format, featuring many full-page photosSuperb B&W photo reproduction by the Duo-tone processRevised and updated text, photographs and mapsMany colour photos, previously unpublishedScale drawings of many locos at 1:64 for modelling

Your ultimate guide to Railway Modelling & Layout Construction - From the PECO Modeller's Library

In the earliest years of the Colac-Beech Forest-Crowes line all trains were hauled by NA-class 2-6-2 tank locomotives. From 1926, with the introduction of articulated Beyer Garrat locomotive G41, it hauled the majority of trains with the NA-class providing supplementary service as required. Late in 1945 G41 was out of action undergoing repairs at the depot in Colac so regular traffic again was handled by an NA-class for a short time before the Garratt returned. After this the line survived on pulpwood traffic long after the other narrow gauge lines had ceased regular operation until, on 30 June 1962, a dilapated G42 Garrett hauled the last train of goods wagons and vans to Beech Forest and return.

Roaring through the 20s : the writings of Richard Hughes from the Victoria railways magazine, 1927-1930 / selected, edited and with commentary by David Burke.

Saving Puffing Billy is a fascinating story of public sentiment for the railway giving rise to the formation of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society in 1955 and the saga of rescuing the line from imminent scrapping; the restoration phase; the re-openings to Menzies Creek in 1962 and to Emerald in 1965 - all within the Society's ‘First Decade 1955-1965'.Edited by former Young Sun editor and renowned author, David Burke, this book of 200+ pages is based on extensive research and writing by PBPS member Bill Russell, enhanced by ‘human interest' interviews with a representative number of long-standing Society members. Well illustrated with 300+ photos and other graphic items, most of them in colour, the book is being produced as a high quality, hard cover work that will be a ‘must' for anyone who has an interest in Puffing Billy, historic railways and their preservation generally

Nostalgic images and memoirs of Victoria’s changing railway system from 1970 to 2007.The book includes over 220 impressive colour and black and white images, selected by John Dare from his extensive photographic collection. They depict steam, diesel and electric locomotives, rail motors, rail cars and electric suburban trains in Victoria. As well seventeen interesting chapters relating to various day to day operations of the railway network in Victoria from 1970 to 2007.

A Pictorial Tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, Railway Historian.

A Pictorial Tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, Railway Historian.

A Pictorial Tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, Railway Historian.