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
$120.00
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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
$190.00
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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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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 4 0 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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Railways in the Pilbara by John Joyce and Allan Tilley
88 pages 50+ photos all B&W many drawings maps timetables fleet lists
pub 1979 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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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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Rails to the Western Plains 1881 - 1981 by G and P Oates
A well-presented route by route history of western NSWGR lines. looking at tracks bridges rolling stock men and locos.
96 pp. over 60 photos,
Fine condition slight dents to soft over
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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 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, 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.
$90.00
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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.
$65.00
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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
$19.00
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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
$59.00
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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.
$10.00
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