Life On The Victorian Railways
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Life On The Victorian Railways
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Author : Nick Anchen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Life On The Victorian Railways written by Nick Anchen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Railroads categories.
The Victorian Railways of old was far more than just a transport business - it was a great railway family, where employees were treated as valued members of the organisation. Life on the Victorian Railways explores a bygone era, through the recollections and humorous stories of a selection of railwaymen who performed a variety of roles, such as Lad Labourer, Junior Clerk, Engine Cleaner, Steam Fitter, Train Guard, Passenger Train Conductor, Ticket Examiner, Station Master, Train Controller and District Superintendent.From the grimy North Melbourne Locomotive Depot to the glamorous Southern Aurora express train, dedicated railwaymen and women across the state carried out their often unseen duties, and contributed to the day-to-day operations of the grand, traditional old 'VR' - that proud institution now consigned to the pages of history.
Working On The Victorian Railway
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Author : Anthony Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2017-09-15
Working On The Victorian Railway written by Anthony Dawson and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-15 with Transportation categories.
A fascinating insight into what it was like to work on the world's first railways.
Fifty Years Of Railway Life In England Scotland And Ireland
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Author : Joseph Tatlow
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-10
Fifty Years Of Railway Life In England Scotland And Ireland written by Joseph Tatlow and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-10 with History categories.
This book was written by a seasoned railway veteran who had climbed the ranks to attain a management position. This book is not only a treat for railway enthusiasts but also an intriguing window into the social norms, etiquette, and expectations of the late 19th century. It offers a captivating insight into a bygone era, painting a vivid picture of the customs and lifestyles of the time.
What A Journey
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Author : Thomas E. Yates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
What A Journey written by Thomas E. Yates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Railroad station managers categories.
A social history of an era that is now long past, told through the eyes of Thomas E. Yates, OAM. This is the story of Tom's journey through the old Victorian Railways; starting off as a Lad Porter and making his way to being a Station Master at Flinders Street. His career spanned over 35 years, included postings to many different urban and rural stations and saw massive technological change.
Dangerous Days On The Victorian Railways
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Author : Terry Deary
language : en
Publisher: Phoenix
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Dangerous Days On The Victorian Railways written by Terry Deary and has been published by Phoenix this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with History categories.
The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train . . . Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam, but while they squabbled over who deserved the title of 'The Father of the Locomotive' and enjoyed their fame and fortune, safety on the rails was not their priority. Brakes were seen as a needless luxury and boilers had an inconvenient tendency to overheat and explode, and in turn, blow up anyone in reach. Often recognised as having revolutionised travel and industrial Britain, Victorian railways were perilous. Disease, accidents and disasters accounted for thousands of deaths and many more injuries. While history has focused on the triumph of engineers, the victims of the Victorian railways had names, lives and families and they deserve to be remembered . . .
Once Upon A Train
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Author : Dennis Denman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-05-29
Once Upon A Train written by Dennis Denman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The author's story is a candid and occasionally amusing recollection of 4 decades of a working life. He commenced his working life as an apprentice. A commitment of five years that enabled learning a trade that eventually opened the door to other roles. With self-belief in lifelong learning both formal and informal the opportunities within this benevolent bureaucracy enabled a degree of progression. Some taken, some missed but all rounded the man. He was a witness to the modernisation of the Victorian Railways from the era of a family styled bureaucracy to a privatised entity. With or without a ticket it was quite a ride. Dennis Denman, Department No. 15026.
Enginemen Of The Victorian Railways
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Author : Nick Anchen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Enginemen Of The Victorian Railways written by Nick Anchen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Locomotive engineers categories.
While the life of a locomotive engineman in the steam era may have appeared glamorous, the reality was often quite different. Long hours, poor conditions, relentless shiftwork and bad pay was the engine crew's lot, in an era when men relied on their workmates, and the Victorian Railways were still considered essential to the fortunes of the state. 'Enginemen of the Victorian Railways' provides a rare insight into life on the footplate, through the fascinating recollections of a selection of railwaymen, whose careers were as varied as the locomotives and lines they worked. From Mildura to Cudgewa, from the Spirit of Progress to Puffing Billy and from steam days to modern diesel locomotion, their stories paint a picture of life in a once-proud industry. In recent decades, the importance of railways has receded in the face of improved road transport and government apathy, and the branch lines, the trains and most of the men from this era have all but vanished, taking their stories with them. Memories and photographs are now all that remain of this fascinating era of the Victorian Railways.
The Victorian Railway And How It Evolved
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Author : Philip John Greer Ransom
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 1990
The Victorian Railway And How It Evolved written by Philip John Greer Ransom and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Transportation categories.
London And The Victorian Railway
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Author : David Brandon
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2010-03-15
London And The Victorian Railway written by David Brandon and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-15 with Transportation categories.
This book takes a look at ways in which the railways had an impact and influence on London.
Enginemen Of The Victorian Railways
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Author : Nick Anchen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Enginemen Of The Victorian Railways written by Nick Anchen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Locomotive engineers categories.
Enginemen of the Victorian Railways Volume II provides a rare insight into life on the locomotive footplate, through the fascinating recollections of sixteen railwaymen, whose stories paint a picture of a once-proud network in all its glory, and recall the days when the Victorian Railways were integral to the fortunes of the state. This book covers a wide variety of VR history, including memories of the famous Spirit of Progress express train in the 1940s, quaint branch lines such as Noojee, Wonthaggi, Erica, Daylesford and Bolangum, along with the 'Pleurisy Plains' railway and rail motor operations.Hardbound with 190 full-colour pages, this unique publication is complimented by 152 magnificent photographs, most never before published, and is a must for anyone interested in the history of the Victorian Railways.