A fine collection of Australian rail history books has been acquired. Take a quick scroll down
The Engine Drivers Manual by Brian Topping as new condition
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It's not just a picture book its an encyclopaedia of every detail, in a very elegantly presented volume.
190 pages. profusely illustrated. over 100 photos mostly B&W plus '00s of detail drawings diagrams and tables.
Very fine condition hard 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
$149.00
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Diesel Locomotives of Australia by Leon Oberg
very rare. A pictorial compendium of photos of every type of diesel loco used, state by state
80 pp. over 100 photos some colour
hard cover Fine condition incl. dust cover
$55.00
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Pansy - The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway
72 pp. perfect condition. over 40 photos , many maps, timetables and station plans .
Construction and operation closely described.
An enjoyable read and a useful historical record.
$20.00
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STANDARDS IN STEAM the 53 and 55 class by RG Preston. as new condition
245 pages. profusely illustrated. over 300 photos all B&W
diagrams and drawings.
Very fine condition soft cover
$80.00
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STANDARDS IN STEAM the 50 class by RG Preston. as new condition
245 pages. profusely illustrated. over 200 photos all B&W hard cover
diagrams and drawings. hard cover
Very fine condition some scuffing of dust cover
$90.00
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Railway Electrification in Aust and NZ by Geoffrey Churchman
A handsome volume in Fine condition. 160pp. 100+ photos all colour
text captions maps specs.
$30.00
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Locomotives of Australia by Leon Oberg
From a famous author. 274 pp. 200+ photos all B&W. pub. 1976
soft cover well-used but undamaged
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Locomotives of NSW 1855-1980 vol 1 by Alex Grunbach. as new condition
120 pages. profusely illustrated. over 100 photos all B&W soft cover
diagrams and tables.
Very fine condition
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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.
$50.00
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Locomotives of the Commonwealth Railways by Fluck, Marshall and Wilson.
68 pages. profusely illustrated. over 60 photos all B&W soft cover
many diagrams and tables.
fair condition some scuffing cover loose
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Coals to Maitland by Steve McNicol 1982
80 pp. over 50 photos all B&W. Maps, tables, loco and line histories. A very full coverage of this important system run to full main line standards, even to major rebuilds of locos.
An absorbing read
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Kings of the Iron Horse: AE Smith and FJ Shea. by David Burke. as new condition
biog. 248 pages. illustrated. some photos hard cover
Very fine condition
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Tuscan Terriers and Mallee Mustard Pots by Rod Milne
A whimsical title to a salute to classes 48 and 830 of the NSWGR. Many fleet tables, detailed text,
48 pp 40 photos all B&W 2000 Railmac
Very Fine condition
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Shire Horses and Jumbos by Rod Milne
A whimsical title to a close study of classes 45 and 442 of the NSWGR. Many fleet tables, detailed text,
48 pp 20 photos all B&W 1998 Railmac
Very Fine condition
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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!
$90.00
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STA Railcars by Steve McNicol
short pictorial with detailed text and fleet lists
16 pp. 20 photos all B&W
1981 Railmac
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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 All $10.00
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 selection 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. In New or AS NEW CONDITION. All $10.00 each
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 1850s to 1980s by Leon Oberg in As New Condition
An important chronological work covering every loco from 1855 to the 90s. 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.
$45.00
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Locomotives of Australia 1850s to 1990s Revised 3rd edition by Leon Oberg
An important chronological work covering every loco from 1855 to the 90s. 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.
$45.00
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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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