Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Powelltown - Timber Mills & Tramways by Stamford Stuckey & Maynard Soft Cover Powelltown by EE Stamford, EG Stuckey & GL Maynard A history of its Timber Mills and Tramways Soft Cover 151 pages Copyright 1984 CONTENTS Introduction and Acknowledgmentsvii 1 Background1 2 Early Sawmilling5 3 The Victorian Powell Wood Process Ltd13 4 Construction21 5 Early Years of Operation31 6 Recovery39 7 Mainline Operation53 8 Powelltown61 9 Bush Operations77 10 The Ada River Link89 11 Locomotives and Rolling Stock97 12 Decline109 13 End of the Line117 14 Later Years125 Appendices I A Ride on the Bush Tramway, 1927129 II Order in Council - Gilderoy Tramway134 III Order in Council - Powelltown Tramway135 IV Letters to Upper Yarra Advocate137 V Locomotives and Rolling Stock, Dimensions139 VI Statistics141 References143 Bibliography 147 Index149 Map - Inside back cover INTRODUCTION This book is primarily intended as a history of the operations of the Victorian Hardwood Company, and its predecessors, which owned and operated the Powell-town sawmill. The bush operations and tramways directly associated with the Powelltown mill are described in detail, with special emphasis on the technologies used. Living conditions in Powelltown, a town whose sole reason for existence was to support the sawmill, are also recorded in detail. The authors have been collecting information for this book since 1958. In that time over 400 photographs have been collected and copied. Amongst all of these photographs, none have been found showing Gilderoy station, or the Barrier bridge. Should any readers know of the existence of such photographs we would be most interested to hear from them (write to LRRSA Powell-town Book, P.O. Box 21, Surrey Hills 3127). From the remaining Powelltown photographs in our collection, we intend to publish the best in a Powelltown pictorial book, which will not duplicate any of the material in this book. We must all be grateful for the exceptionally fine photographic work of a number of amateur photographers, who recorded the Powelltown operations in some detail. Of particular note are the works of Rev. Wm. C. W. Brenton (1917-19 period), Fred Rayment (1918-20) and John Buckland (1937-44). More of their photographs will appear in the Powelltown pictorial book. None of the authors saw the tramway or High Lead logging systems in operation. Their history has been pieced together from hundreds of sources, and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, areas of doubt still remain. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who can add information. The history of the scores of independent sawmills in the Powelltown area, and their associated tramways, are only briefly covered in this book. The Society intends to publish a separate book detailing the history of these mills. Research for this book, undertaken by Mike McCarthy, is now almost complete. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Talbott, Tennessee
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