STANDARDS IN STEAM the 50 class by RG Preston. as new condition
245 pages. profusely illustrated. over 200 photos all B&W
diagrams and drawings.
Very fine condition some scuffing of dust cover
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THE 60 CLASS by Groves, Wright and Morahan as new condition
This impressive work of scholarship gives you almost enough information to build an AD60 and how to drive it.
Almost half the lengthy text is devoted to a very well written account of the working of goods trains with 60s esp Enfield to Broadmeadow and the strategies used to cope with the steep grades.
It's not just a picture book its an encyclopaedia of every detail, in a very elegantly presented volume.
226 pages. profusely illustrated. over 300 photos mostly B&W plus a 16 page colour section
drawings. diagrams and tables.
Very fine condition
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The Fifties, a Decade of Change by John Stormont, in as new condition
112 pages. profusely illustrated. over 200 photos all B&W with large colour section
all pictorial with lengthy captions
Very fine condition
pub. 1992 NSW RTM
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Shays in the Valley by George Hicks and Dennis O'Brien in as new condition
164 pages. profusely illustrated. over 200 photos all B&W with large colour section
detailed text history of the Wolgan Valley railways, maps, tables,
Very fine condition. no scuffing
pub. 1999 NSW RTM
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Adamstown via Fernleigh by Ed Tonks in as new condition
Trains and Collieries of the Belmont Line
118 pages. profusely illustrated. over 100 photos all B&W with some colour shots
chronology, listings,
Very fine condition. no scuffing. Soft Cover
pub. 1988 NSW RTM
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The Richmond Vale Railway by RG Preston in very fine condition
112 pages. profusely illustrated. over 150 photos all B&W with small colour section
detailed text history of coal railways, maps, tables, index
Very good condition.
pub. 1989 NSW RTM soft cover
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Railway Portraits by Robert and Bruce Wheatley
An elegant publication comprising almost 150 photographic works of art by two famous rail enthusiasts
Hard Cover, 112 pages published by WriteLight 2006 In VERY FINE condition
foreword by radio personality and rail fan Clive Robertson
A book of photos to revel in and explore at great length. There are no snapshots in this book!
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Pansy - The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway
published in expanded 2nd edition 2011 by Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society.
32 pp. perfect condition. over 40 photos all B&W, many maps, timetables and station plans . A4 format
The line crossed the Hawkesbury on a shared road bridge of massive proportions, illustrated with many photos.
Construction and operation closely described.
An enjoyable read and a useful historical record.
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Picton - Mittagong Main Line Railway by Wiliam A Bayley and Picton - Mittagong Loop Line
The name says it all. The full histories of both lines with many historic photos A5 format
soft back. 60 pp. approx 50 photos All B&W
pub. Austrail Very Good condition
there are two copies: one Picton - Mittagong Loop Line (no date) brown cover
and Picton - Mittagong Main Line Railway yellow cover 1975 (illustrated)
make your selection here
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NEW Book Collection: memories of steam by railwaymen
Reminiscences by enginemen, and biographies of rail staff. Too many to list easily these books are all in exceptionally good condition. Mostly hardcover (HC)
Choose your books by clicking on the list below.
Only one copy of each book is in stock. Photo shows sample only
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Rail Books Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Photo Albums all $10.00
A large collection of train books including mainly pictorial studies of loco types, lineside photographic essays, and some very impressive railway art photography (e'g' see "Among Their Favourites")
Four are elegant Hard Cover books (HC) All are in AS NEW condition unless otherwise indicated
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Train Hobby Publications: wide range. all books in as new condition
A fine collection of books mainly Loco Profile topics plus lineside studies of stations, depots etc. Wholly pictorial
too many to describe individually. All approx 50 pages all soft cover all but one in full colour. Very fine condition
Value!
snapshot shows typical only
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Line histories, Stations, Infrastructure, Bridges, ALL IN NEW or AS NEW CONDITION
Too many to list separately. Photo shows a sample only
Mostly soft cover Some hard cover marked (HC)
All in Very Fine Condition
select from the list below. Postage is by total weight, not according to individual books
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Locomotives of Australia by Leon Oberg in As New Condition
an important work. 324 pages of fine photography, detailed text, tables, state by state fleet lists, and a comprehensive index.
By a famous rail observer, the result of years of deep research.
approx 200 photos all B&W.
The book is in Very Fine condition with some shelf rubbing.
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With Iron Rails. The history of Railways in New South Wales by David Burke
Published 1988 by NSW Uni Press and State Rail NSW
248 pages, hard cover lavishly illustrated, mostly historic B&W and many colour photos.
A beautifully produced well-researched real history not just coffee table material.
This one copy in very fine condition, with unmarked dust cover.
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The Electric Railways of New South Wales S. Dornan and R.G Henderson
Published 1976 by AETA. 96 pp. all B&W . Colour cover. approx 50 photos, many maps and fleet lists
A history of electric trains operated by NSWGR from 1926 to 1976.
In as new condition. A very rare, sought-after book.
$75.00
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The Electric Railways of Victoria by S. Dornan and R.G Henderson
Published 1979 by AETA. 96 pp. all B&W . Colour cover. approx 50 photos, destination roll details, many maps and fleet lists
A history of electrified system operated by Victorian Railways from 1919 to 1979, a period of 60 years.
In as new condition. A very rare, sought-after book.
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The Subterranean Railway
by Christian Wolmar, a well-known author of deeply researched non-fiction.
If you have ever travelled on the London Tube, you will find this book fascinating
Every brick, tunnel and sleeper , first in the world, built and run by private enterprise until LPTB in 1933. The work of Frank Pick, Charles Holden’s stations, Metroland. B&W and colour photos, colour maps.This book is the master work on the history, building and operation of the Underground.
quote “If you’re thinking of coming out as a Tubehead this is the place to start”.
fine condition HARDBACK
350 pp. index and page notes (references)
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All Stations West by GH Fearnside
The story of the Sydney-Perth standard gauge railway, beginning with the establishment of the Transcontinental .
published 1970 by Haldane. hardback. Maps, track specifications, and a chronology of events in the time of the line's construction.
166 pages about 20 photos all B&W. Good condition. The colour dustcover has been neatly preserved by lamination.
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A CHANGING DECADE
by John Dare
PICTORIAL to illustrate Victorian Rail 1970 to 19790 pp. new condition
pub. ARHS Vic. Div. 1986
soft cover 180 photos all B&W
Covers steam, diesel and electric
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LIFE ON AUSTRALIAN LOCOMOTIVES
By David Barnett pub. Rosenberg 2015
soft cover . 200 pp. 40 photos all B&W new condition
The men, the depots, the locos.
An historical study of life on the railways in all states of Aust.
Mostly steam
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RED FOR DANGER LTC Rolt
A rather graphic compilation of some train disasters of the last 150 years on Britain's railways.
The history of railway accidents and railway safety
307 pages 40 B&W photos index.
hard cover good condition. some scuffing of dust cover.
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