48 pages in Full Colour

published by SPER

A full history illustrated with a colour photograph of every exhibit held in the collection of the Tramway Museum at Loftus NSW

Also included is a short history of the classes of trams operate3d by NSW Tramways, with B&W photos of the older classes at work as far back as the  1886 cable cars

There is a full index giving a table of detail about every car: its builder, dimrensions, seating,  specifications, years built.

A valuable historical resource, deeply researched

Very thorough  with many very high quality photos, and comprehensive text,  and a good read.

Deeply-researched study of all NSW tram systems incl. cable + steam. Pub. 1992. Colour cover. 100s of B&W photos.

Two copies:

one very good condition 

one as new very fine condition

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A wide ranging pictorial history of trams all over Australia, in every city where they ran.

185 pp.  over 150 photos some in colour

as new condition with protective plastic wrapper so dust cover is perfect.

An absorbing well-researched tour of all Australian tram systems. A must for tramway historians and enthusiasts.

Not a coffee table book, despite its very wide coverage. All systems are  described in considerable detail.

First edition Dreamweaver books   1983

over 200 photos, all B&W

The book is in Very Fine condition, no damage. As new.

By Ken McCarthy and Norm Chinn. 88 pages  over 60 photos all B&W.  Fine condition, almost as new. No damage, some foxing of covers.

The finest work on the subject of NSW tramway rolling stock. Every class illustrated and described, including converted passenger cars and specialised work cars

The definitive work on the NSW government tram operation in Sydney Newcastle and Broken Hill

Volume Two deals with electric tramcars of the  early 20th century from 1903 to 1908

The N  H J K M  classes are described in very great detail: mechanical, electrical, fleets, builders  etc.

Photos show the later history of each class, up to withdrawal

Many maps and diagrams, period ads from tram builders and parts suppliers: e.g. The Peacock Brake Company !

by Ken McCarthy and Norm Chinn.  published 1968 by SPER 

200 pages, approx. 100 photos  al B&W

In Very Fine Condition

A precious historic reference

Rare and sought after, this book is in very fine condition

A full and extremely detailed history of the Broken Hill tramways 1902 - 1926

Every route dealt with in full with maps diagrams photos and fleet lists , timetables and ticketing

88 pp. pub. 1983 by SPER Ltd

by David Keenan

 second hand in very good condition

history and photos. Colour cover
very deeply researched and profusely illustrated B and W

Many photos of the last decade (1951 - 1961) of Sydney's tram system the largest in the southern hemisphere

112 pages

B&W 100 + photos

Photo study of all Melbourne tramcar types from W1 to Z 1.  2 and 3.

Specifications and allocations  as at Sept 1988.

32 pages, good condition. all B&W

Hard cover 130 pp.   over 150 photos all colour  mostly preserved trams in museums around the world

pub. 1995 in UK

perfect condition

A world-wide study  pictorial and text

150 pp colour and BW

Two copies in stock: one is missing its dust cover but is otherwise unmarked.

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