Second Hand Books Australian buses

Trams and Buses at Burwood; a commemorative monograph

A brief history compiled by historian Greg Travers to coincide with the 1998 Burwood Festival in which Sydney Bus Museum and the STA combined to provide services .

Studied are transport by steam train, horse bus, steam then electric tram and motor bus.

8 pages 6 photos all B&W

very good condition

$5.00

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0.2 kg
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The Australian Double Decker by GJ Travers

One copy of this rare long out-of-print classic.

73 pages

over 100 B&W photos soft cover in colour

Good condition with some scuffing of edges..

All pages intact and undamaged.

Published Apr 1977 by HCVA Co-op. Ltd

History of DD bus operation throughout Australia up to mid-1979s, mainly of course in NSW where the majority were.used.

$89.00

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50 Years: Government Buses in Newcastle by Greg Travers

32 pp 30+ photos . Fleet lists historic details.

B&W

$10.00

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Albion of Scotstoun. by Paul Adams and Roy Milligan

One copy in Very Fina (as new) condition

The most deeply-researched study of all models of Albion cars trucks and buses from 1899 onwards.

Photographs of every model, with appendices giving details of Albion-Murray patents, model and chassis numbering systems, Model List (5 pages) engine types for each model, (2 pages), Chassis output, staff and workforce graphs, and Bibliography.

Over 200 photos of Albion cars, trucks and buses from 1899 to 1972

170 pages all B&W

Hard covers, black embossed with gold lettering

Published 1999 by Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust

this copy is in Very Fine condition with no damage

$160.00

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1.5 kg
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Albion of Scotstoun. by Paul Adams and Roy Milligan

One copy missing its dust cover

note: the photo is for ID purposes only. This copy is in its black hard binding with gold embossing

The most deeply-researched study of all models of Albion cars trucks and buses from 1899 onwards.

Photographs of every model, with appendices giving details of Albion-Murray patents, model and chassis numbering systems, Model List (5 pages) engine types for each model, (2 pages), Chassis output, staff and workforce graphs, and Bibliography.

Over 200 photos of Albion cars, trucks and buses from 1899 to 1972

170 pages all B&W

Hard covers, black embossed with gold lettering

Published 1999 by Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust

this copy is in Very Fine condition with no damage (no dust jacket)

$90.00

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Albion of Scotstoun. by Paul Adams and Roy Milligan

The most deeply-researched study of all models of Albion cars trucks and buses from 1899 onwards.

Photographs of every model, with appendices giving details of Albion-Murray patents, model and chassis numbering systems, Model List (5 pages) engine types for each model, (2 pages), Chassis output, staff and workforce graphs, and Bibliography.

Over 200 photos of Albion cars, trucks and buses from 1899 to 1972

170 pages all B&W

Hard covers, black embossed with gold lettering

Published 1999 by Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust

this copy is in Very Fine condition with no damage (no dust jacket)

$120.00

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The Government Bus - A Pictorial History by Greg Travers

A brief pictorial history;

58 years on the streets of Sydney and Newcastle.

A very impressive overview of NSW Govt buses from 1932 to 2001.

Soft cover foolscap format

Published by HCVA 2001

All B&W 84 pages with over 100 photos

Color covers

Mint condition

$29.00

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0.25 kg
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NSW Private Buses Bruce Tilley

Railmac 1987

52 pp

B&W

$10.00

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Action Canberra bus fleets 1984

18 pp many photos B&W

several colour photos are included separately, taken by an enthusiast, and captioned

VERY GOOD condition with crease at front cover, paint blotch on rear.

$10.00

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The Australian Articulated Bus Greg Travers

By Greg Travers, respected transport historian, photographer and film maker.

Comprehensive pictorial review of all articulated buses operated in Australia up to 1985.

Over 100 photos, all B&W . Colour soft cover 112 pages A4 format

Mint condition. As new.

published by Transit Australia 1986

$50.00

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AUSTRALIAN HALF CAB BUSES a Pictorial Review

by Bruce Tilley 52 pp. Very good condition Railmac 1984

100 photos all B&W soft cover colour

Mainly Vic. and NSW

Fascinating historic record

$20.00

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Brisbane City Council Bus Fleet by RA Birrell

A pictorial review of BCC Buses in Brisbane.

24 pages. Over 20 photos all B&W. Many detailed fleet lists

Soft cover

Published by Railmac 1987

Very Good condition

$10.00

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Bus and Coach Pictorial : SA

26 pp 50 photos B&W

Railmac 1982 by Steve McNicol

VERY GOOD condition with slight crease along spine

$10.00

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Buses of the Garden State - Bruce Tilley

A pictorial review of Private Buses in Victoria.

94 pages. Over 200 photos all B&W.

Soft cover in colour

Published by Railmac (undated)

Mint condition

$10.00

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Buses at Home RA Birrell

Published Railmac 1989

A different look at bus operations. All photos were taken inside bus depots, plus a chapter on "No longer in Use"

24 pp. 45 photos

very fine condition

$10.00

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BUS FLEETS MTA Melbourne

Railmac 1984

16 pp 40 photos

Fine condition

$10.00

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BUS FLEETS MTT Perth

Railmac 1985 by Bruce Tilley

24 pp 50 photos

Good condition. cover streaked with paint/adhesive?

$10.00

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Buses and Trams of Australian and Municipal Operators

Compiled by Ian Lynas

96 pp. 25 photos all B%W

Comprehensive fleet lists of all bus and tram fleets as at 1983 incl Darwin Rockhampton and Rottnest Island

New condition

$25.00

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People Movers John Maddock

A history of Victoria's Private Bus Industry 1910 to 1992

John Maddock was editor of Truck and Bus Transportation magazine for 26 years.

This is his most acclaimed and rarest book.The copy is in mint condition.

214 pages over 200 photos all B&W

Published 1992 Kangaroo Press

Covers city and country services, tours, school buses, the buses themselves, bus builders and body builders, bibliography and index.

$50.00

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The Buses of Portugual by Bruce Tilley

52 pp 100+ photos pub. 1988 Railmac

B&W

as new condition

$10.00

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Queensland Private Buses Bruce Tilley

1989 52 pp

B&W

Very Fine condition

$10.00

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