Tag Archives: Rail history

Coming down the mountain – Zig Zag Railway

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Lynne McNairn

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Glass negative, full plate, 'The Zig-Zag', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917

The Great Zig Zag carried the Great Western Railway down the western flank of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney over three sandstone viaducts and… More

Destination Board 1962

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lynne McNairn

This photo shows a crowded Sydney Central Station in 1962. In the background is the famous destination or indicator board which was a feature of… More

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