Description
During 2017 the stations of Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale and their familiar landscapes were demolished to make way for a new elevated railway. This book by Glen Eira Historical Society covers the history of these stations and the bookend stations of Caulfield and Oakleigh along with the communities they served. It tells the story of the Springvale cemetery train and includes some train trivia.
Over 40 personal stories and memories are captured here and bring this local history to life:
‘Most of the goods trains operated at night and on cold foggy mornings the driver and fireman would be peering into the distance trying to locate signals illuminated with kerosene burners. There were smoking and non-smoking carriages; at night when the driver looked back he could see the smoke plumes wafting out of every second carriage’
Commended in the Oral History Award, 2019 Victorian Community History Award.
This award recognises the best print or non-print presentations that preserves the first-hand accounts and stories of individuals with unique life experiences and memories, including books, voice interviews and podcasts.
Specifications:
Publisher: Glen Eira Historical Society
Year: 2019
Format: Paperback
Pages: 196
ISBN: 9780648540601
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Rebecca –
Brilliant book detailing the history of my station and it’s surrounds. It has made me look at these places differently, with a deeper understanding of their rich history.