Puffing Billy in the Modern Era
A brief and colourful look at Puffing Billy in more recent times.
Tag Archives: railway
Puffing Billy, Spirit of the Dandenongs
A succinct look at Puffing Billy plus other narrow gauge railways in Victoria.
Life on the Victorian Railways, Nick Anchen
An informative and detailed look at life working for the Victorian Railways through the words of those who lived it.
The Railways of Victoria, 1854-2004
Learn about the history of the Victorian Railways, from the beginning to modern times.
Snow Hill Station (Birmingham)
A difficult puzzle to complete of a painting of an impressive but now much changed Snow Hill Station in Birmingham, UK.
Castlemaine-Maldon Rail Trail
A scenic ride along a rail trail which still has a rail service, the Castlemaine to Maldon Rail Trail.
I Tried to Run a Railway, by Gerard Fiennes
This is definitely for railway enthusiasts but readers with an interest in business management will also find it fascinating.
Giants of Steam, by Jonathon Glancey
An excellent read for anyone interested in the past and possible future for steam. Full of facts and statistics the statements are well backed up and interesting to read.
How to Drive a Steam Locomotive, by Brian Hollingsworth
An excellent introduction to learn how to drive a steam locomotive, plus railway safe working.
Railways to Ride and Railways Ridden
Ida Bay Railway Australia’s most southern most railway is virtually unknown. Technically it’s a tramway built in the 1890’s to take limestone out to the waiting ships in the port. It runs from Ida Bay (south of Southport, Tasmania) to Deep Hole which has a mile long secluded beach. You can even camp out overnight … Continue reading Railways to Ride and Railways Ridden