Directory of stations victorian railways national library. This was the first steam railway to operate in australia 1856. It was first published in 1937 as the australasian. This map shows cities, towns and railways in victoria. A look at past and currant rail in the state of victoriaaustralia. I was wondering if anyone had a list of victorian railway employees and where they worked, for how long and what they did.
Northern territory library central australia railway. Thanks geoffrey geoffreyhansen yeh i got the last one from there a. Adelaide rail map 1974 this is a map of the adelaide suburban rail network in 1974 when services were provided by the south australian railways sar. Victoria station was built in 18602 by the victoria station and pimlico railway company and half the capital for this was subscribed by the london, brighton and south coast railway, with the london, chatham and dover railway subscribing rd and the great western railway 16th. Railway history 1880 1899 18801884 in this period the victorian railways were directly under ministerial control, and following the events of january 1878, few dared to challenge the minister.
The first fifty years, australian railway historical society. Resources, victorian railways, museum victoria, australia. Im conducting a family history project and recently discovered four relatives worked for the victorian railways. Discover more about the railways of victoria with these suggestions for further reading and links to other useful websites. Railway map of victoria this site contains a railway map of victoria, set up in bitmap format.
Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. A single line railway ran southeast from darwin for 500km to birdum. The background to the australian railway project can be found in the trains of treasure exhibition of 26 panels created in 1985 and update to 30 panels in 2005 during the 150th anniversary of railways in australia this exhibition concentrates on the lives and culture of railway workers and the part they played in the ongoing history of the. Prospectus appears for the geelong and melbourne railway co. Australians generally assumed in the 1850s that railways would be built by the private sector. Published every month, each issue of the magazine contains. South australian rail map 1974 this is a map of south australian rail network in 1974 when services were operated by south australian railways sar. These records are frequently used by family history researchers and can be a source of vital information as they often provide detailed work histories of employees. About western australia, railway records, 18791946. Details include name, location, date of employment, pay and generally date of birth. Victoria park collingwood west richmond nth richmond flinders st princes bridge prahran sth yarra richmond.
Rail trails of victoria 2016 ebook ie a downloadable electronic publication in pdf format this your cycling fun starts here discover melbournes top scenic bike paths and victorias rail trails this is the only tv series dedicated to rail trails that we are aware of. Shows people working on railway line construction in metropolitan and country areas of the state 19331950. Pages in category railway lines in victoria australia the following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. Mar 03, 2017 book, railway geelong to ballarat railway the story of the railway yendon history group, yendon cardboard covered a5 sized booklet with 12 pages, published by engineers australia, engineering \heritage victoria and vline pty ltd. Thankyou shawy i managed to obtained railway digest from the laneway newsagency near the gpo but unfortunately they had sold out of the australian railway history magazine. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Book, railway geelong to ballarat railway the story of the railway yendon history group, yendon cardboard covered a5 sized booklet with 12 pages, published by engineers australia, engineering \heritage victoria and vline pty ltd.
In the first, prime minister john howard was joined by south australian premier john olsen, northern territory chief minister denis burke and the ceo of the asia pacific transport consortium franco. Winding through forest and open land in central victoria, the victorian goldfields railway is a remnant of the extensive branch line railway system which served rural victoria from around 1880 through to the 1970s. Turning of the first sod for the railway line at geelong 1854. Au wa a581 state records office of western australia. History of the railway on 17 july 2001 two significant events happened in central australia, both of them attracting international media attention. Australian railway history is a monthly magazine covering railway history in australia published by the new south wales division of the australian railway historical society on behalf of its seven state and territory divisions. Mcdevitt wimba ditchley buchanan rmsp 11 rmsp 19 rupertswood targoora laceby skehan byrne angleside claremont dwyer hyem jarrott. Railway map railway map of victoria victorian collections. Maritime books and australian railway books rosenberg pub. May 15, 2010 a look at past and currant rail in the state of victoria australia.
Description cardboard map of victorian railway system in 1930. During the early years of the 20th century the wagr played a major role in the development of western australia. Railway employee history of relatives ancestors railpage. The first ordinance, or act of parliament, regulating the construction of railways in south australia, was passed in march 1847, barely ten years after the start of the colony. Australian railways illustrated national library of australia. A standard gauge line replaced the southern section from port augusta to maree in 1957, but used a new nearby alignment. The inspiration for this atlas came from my own historical research. Victoria cross station is an underground station, about 31 metres below ground level, located in the heart of the north sydney business district.
Maritime books and australian railway books australias railway history is the story of overcoming obstacles, natural and man made, ingenuity, hard ship and camaraderie. History in 1914 it was decided to add the function of tramways to the wagr and the agency title was changed accordingly. Steam train activity and history on the nsw railways in the 1960s. This is a list of heritage railways in australia, some of which can also be considered tourist railways. Victorian railways spencer street, melbourne, victoria, australia. It did not authorise construction of a particular line, but it set out the conditions which would apply to any company interested in. A metro station at victoria cross supports the continued growth of the north sydney cbd and enhances sydneys status as a global city. So much of the history of the victorian railways is best expressed geographically, but producing maps for various dates by photocopying and liquid paper was not successful. Higinbotham was one of few public servants who had not been reinstated after his sacking and it was commonly believed that this was because he had. Many thanks to dave richards for supplying this 1939 timetable. Australian railways illustrated national library of. Music was purchased by the maker of this video and is availble at good music outlets and on itunes. Latest research full length articles on historical railways.
Victorian railways spencer street melbourne, victoria. Australian railway history magazine may 2020 subscriptions. From the collection of federation university australia historical collection geoffrey blainey research centre federation university australia, mt helen campus federation university australia e. The narrow gauge central australian railway from adelaide ended at alice springs. Passengers on platform, frankston railway station, post1910. Clicking on the above timetable will download a 34. Rosenberg publishings railway books cover the building of tracks, the development of railways and the construction and development of locomotives, steam, diesel, and electric. The first steam powered train was introduced in 1856 and ran between adelaide and port. This thesis attempts to assess the role of the railways in the economic development of victoria in the nineteenth century. Opening up outlying regions of the state required the laying of railway lines throughout the state.
Although both forward and backward linkages are examined the main emphasis is on the forward linkage effects of the provision of railway services and reductions in freight rates. There are scales and legends on each of the 8 individual maps. In 1942 a road was built to connect the two railheads which allowed materials to be transported from the southern. Railway electric street railway koondrook tramway ky valley charlton cattle sdg berriwillock gypsum torpeys sdg maffescionis sdg pile sdg pettits sdg mcivor sdg mcdougall sdg lightwood sdg dysart mobilization sdg gravelside consols sdg lamrock cave hill sdg sale wharf collins sdg powerscourt sdg bairnsdale wharf knotts sdg sdgs knox sdg coal. For convenience, heritage tramways have also been included the worlds second preserved railway, and the first outside the united kingdom, was australia s puffing billy railway. It did not authorise construction of a particular line, but it set out the conditions which would apply to any company interested in building or operating a railway. Railway map of victoria, 1930 victorian railways history. This railway operates on 15 miles 24 km of track, with much of its original rolling stock built as early as 1898. Thanks geoffrey geoffreyhansen yeh i got the last one from there a week or so ago. The entire line was superseded in 1980 by the wholly standard gauge adelaidedarwin railway, using a new route up to 200 km to the west. The former central australia railway was a 1,241 km 771 mi 1067 mm narrow gauge railway between port augusta and alice springs. Pages in category regional railway stations in victoria australia the following 86 pages are in this category, out of 86 total. A name change occurred again in 1922 to reflect responsibility for the additional function of electricity supply.
Mar 31, 2008 im conducting a family history project and recently discovered four relatives worked for the victorian railways. Part of the gift bag given to those who rode on the reenactment train, 10 apr 2012. Pages in category closed regional railway lines in victoria australia the following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. Closed regional railway lines in victoria australia. Gold pass victorian parliamentarians, victorian railways.
The only way to move between the detailed maps is to come back to this page. Oct 17, 2005 thankyou shawy i managed to obtained railway digest from the laneway newsagency near the gpo but unfortunately they had sold out of the australian railway history magazine. Railway books and train books available in australia at 30% below the rrp. Maps out all trainlines in victoria and into new south wales. Railway electric street railway koondrook tramway ky valley charlton cattle sdg berriwillock gypsum. Item nu 20076 gold pass victorian parliamentarians, victorian railways, victoria, australia, circa 1900. South australias rail history began with a horsedrawn railway in 1854, running between the ports of goolwa and port elliot at the mouth of the murray river. Victoria cross train station north sydney information. It was a milestone in australian rail history as it was the first track to be laid with iron. This article is part of the history of rail transport by country series. Order from our australian book shop for free shipping australia wide. History of the railway australasia railway corporation. This page is dedicated to discussions, info and pictures about abandoned and disused railways, including the development of and existing rail trail. Steam train activity and history on the nsw railways in the 1960s addeddate.
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