The Outer Circle: A History Of The Oakleigh To Fairfield Park Railway
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: David Beardsell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division), 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This meticulously researched historical account chronicles the fascinating development and eventual decline of Melbourne's The Outer Circle railway line. It details the engineering challenges, political machinations, and social impact surrounding the construction and operation of the route from Oakleigh to Fairfield. Beardsell and Herbert present a comprehensive narrative, drawing upon archival records and local anecdotes to reconstruct a vital piece of Victorian transport heritage. The work illustrates the line's significance in shaping suburban growth and offers a compelling look into a bygone era of Australian infrastructure. This definitive volume serves as an essential resource for railway enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of urban landscapes.
Author: David Beardsell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division), 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This meticulously researched historical account chronicles the fascinating development and eventual decline of Melbourne's The Outer Circle railway line. It details the engineering challenges, political machinations, and social impact surrounding the construction and operation of the route from Oakleigh to Fairfield. Beardsell and Herbert present a comprehensive narrative, drawing upon archival records and local anecdotes to reconstruct a vital piece of Victorian transport heritage. The work illustrates the line's significance in shaping suburban growth and offers a compelling look into a bygone era of Australian infrastructure. This definitive volume serves as an essential resource for railway enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of urban landscapes.