Railway trains - New Zealand

Date: 1996

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1996-2

Description: Includes calendars: Canterbury Yacht & Motor Boat Club 75th Anniversary 1921-1996 Calendar. Illustrated with 19 black and white prints taken from photographs of yachts in action, and of yachtsmen and their supporters from 1922 to 1970. Friends of the Hill Historic Society 1996 Calendar. Illustrated with thirteen black and white prints taken from historical photographs of Deniston and its people. Produced by Howard Photo & Copy Centre, Westport. Historic New Zealand Railways Scenes 1996 Calendar. Illustrated with thirteen black and white prints taken from historical photographs of locomotives, railway trains, stations, and people. Produced for the New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society by G T Carter (Business Distribution Manager) and P F Dyer (Production Co-ordination). Hutt City Information Calendar. Illustrated with six colour prints of Lower Hutt city parks, buildings, Pencarrow Station, and the Trustbank Ferrry at Days Bay, taken from photographs by Ross de Rouffignac. Produced by Calendars Direct. New Zealand Geographic 1996 Calendar. Illustrated with 25 colour prints from photographs of Landscapes, people, activities, insects, fish and a bach, taken by various photographers. Published by NZ Geographic Publications Ltd. The Piha Calendar, 1996; Compiled by Sandra Coney. Illustrated with thirteen black and white prints taken from historical photographs relating to Piha. These include access and transport, tramway to timber mill, views of the beach, surf, fishermen, camping ground, Life Saving Club, swimmers and surfers. Produced by the Piha Tennis Club to commemorate the fiftieth anniverary of its establishment in 1946. Designed and printed by Allen Calendars, Auckland. (2 copies). Quantity: 6 calendars. Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes.

Date: 1992

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1992

Description: Includes calendars: Calendar 1992 from Te Puna Publications, Whanganui. Illustrated with twelve colour prints taken from graphic works by Te Maari Gardiner representing personifications of different weather phenomena. Published by Te Puna Publications. Cat Antics from Chef. Calendar illustrated with thirteen colour prints taken from photographs of cats. Produced by Lighthouse Calendars Limited for Chef (catfood manufacturer). New Zealand Pictorial Calendar 1993 (for Chambers Nicholls, chartered accountants, Wellington). Illustrated with thirty two colour prints taken from photographs by Andris Apse of scenic landscape views of New Zealand which include animals, bridges, ships, people, farm buildings and cities. Published by S I McHarg Ltd, Christchurch. Perpetual Calendar (Birthday/Any Year Calendar). Illustrated with six colour prints of paintings by New Zealand artists, courtesy of Ferner Gallery, Auckland. Published by Glenalmond Press. Art consultant, Judith Anderson. Railway Pictorial Calendar 1992. Illustrated with thirteen colour prints of locomotives and railway trains from photographs by various photographers. Compiled and published by Mike Austin and Paul Dillicar for the Railway Enthusiasts Society. Ross Butchery 1984 Ltd. Calendar illustrated with six colour prints taken from photoraphs of naked and semi-naked women. Produced by Kingsgrove Calendars. Te Ao Hurihuri, The Moving World; A year in the life of Pito-one. Calendar illustrated with thirteen black and white prints of Petone, its places and people, from photographs taken by Ans Westra. Text by Paul Maunder, produced by the Hutt Valley Community Arts Council, and printed by Service Printers. Quantity: 7 calendars. Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes.

Date: [ca 1890-1940s]

From: Cornwall, James Caleb, 1879-1964: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10267

Description: Photographs of family and New Zealand scenes taken between circa 1890s and circa 1940s, chiefly by James Caleb Cornwall. - Features images of unidentified hydro-electric dams and power stations. - Identified figures include Allan Brown's five children; Mr and Mrs Tom Smith and their daughter Edley (of Carterton); Mrs and Miss Grube; Jock the farm dog (1931); school children at Clareville school, near Carterton, with school building; James William Emet Cornwall, Fred Horton Cornwall, James William Cornwall, and Jack Lindsay walking down the street; [Jim Paul?] at his house; and F M Wallace and another unidentified man at the stock yards. - Images relating to farming show a lamb in docking cradle (an invention of James Cornwall), a dog [Jock?] herding sheep, Jack Lindsay's farm near Whakatane (including cow shed and cows), a horse, and the 1915 Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) shows in Masterton and Fielding featuring events involving horses and cows. - Also contains a number of images relating to transport. Boats including a passenger liner, sailing ship, tugboat 'Melodeon', ship 'Australia'. Series of images relating to railways show viaducts on the main truck line (including Makatote, one near Horopito, and Mangaweka), a steam train travelling between Waiouru and Tangiwai, and train tracks near Rewa on the Rangitikei River. Further photographs show cars, road bridges (including on the Old Kaimai Road), and a horse drawn wagon on a beach. - Scenic images show the Rangitikei River area, Pukekura Park in New Plymouth (lake, lily pads, bush scenes), topiary at 'Coopers Garden Newman' with a lounge suite theme, waterfalls, bush scenes, thermal area, a blossoming tree, and flowers. - Identified places include Waihi Beach, Palmerston North Domain (Cornwall family camping trip), war memorial in Dannevirke Domain, Tauranga (including The Strand, beach scenes, Mount Maunganui, Military Cemetery, Ocean Beach, Mt Dury, the blowhole, [bowling club?], and Cornwall family), Manawatu River, Hastings (Main Street), Napier (Marine Parade), Fetherston War Memorial, and Masterton (Queen Street, Queen Elizabeth Park scenes (lake, band rotunda), Post Office). - Miscellaneous photographs include a Scottish pipe band, a brass band, a water tower, an image titled 'Native hut Fijian Court' at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition in Wellington (1940). - Some of the images are printed as post cards and some are duplicated (one is hand-coloured and some may use other tinting or printing processes). A number of images have a brownish hue. Quantity: 126 b&w original photographic print(s) including one hand coloured image. Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints

Date: 1975-1976

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-4994

Description: Photographs taken by John Bailey showing the construction of housing in Whitby and a Steam Incorporated event at Paekakariki Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered in a slide case titled "Z27 Dec 1975 Z28 Mar 1976". Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1973-1974

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1973/1974

Description: Includes advertising pamphlets for the Blue Streak (1974), Silver Star (1973), buffet car service on the Silver Star (1973); the Endeavour scenic express between Wellington and Napier (1974), and the Kingston Flyer. Also includes a catalogue of the exhibition for the Centenary of Wellington Hutt Valley Railway 1874-1974 (2 copies); a booklet titled "Road set-ups and work of trains Wellington goods, July 1974"; and a group of postcards showing steam, diesel and electrical locomotives. Includes various pamphlets, an advertisement for T A McGavin's "NZR locomotives and railcars”. Also includes timetable for principal rail, road and ferry services operating from 17 December 1973. Includes a pamphlet issued for the 50th jubilee of the opening of the Otira Tunnel, 4 August 1973. Includes "Centenary of Wellington Hutt Valley Railway 1874-1974; A display of locomotives, polling stock and equipment". Wellington, 20-21 April 1974. Catalogue Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying under 250 mm

Date: 1996

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1996-1

Description: Includes calendars: Alison Holst's 1996 New Zealand Food Calendar. Illustrated with twelve colour prints taken from photographs of dishes of food. Recipes are included at the back of the calendar. Craig Potton; New Zealand's Wild Places. Calendar illustrated with fourteen colour prints of New Zealand landscape views taken from photographs by Craig Potton. Produced by Craig Potton Publishing. Full Steam Ahead; The golden years of New Zealand steam trains. Calendar illustrated with thirteen colour prints of steam trains in the New Zealand landscape taken from photographs by J M Creber and Peter J Mellor. Published by Saint Publishing, Auckland. Hairy Maclary and Friends. Calendar illustrated with thirteen colour prints taken from drawings by Lynley Dodd. Published by Saint Publishing Ltd, Auckland. Radio Pacific Calendar, 1996. Illustrated with twelve colour prints from photographs of media personalities in period dress and interiors. Why Cats Paint. Callendar illustrated with fourteen colour prints of cats making marks with coloured paints taken from photographs by Burton Silver and Heather Busch. Produced by Hodder Moa Beckett, Auckland. Quantity: 6 calendar. Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes.

Date: 2000

By: Tranz Rail Ltd; Crosado, Kevin L, active 1977-2002

Reference: Eph-E-RAIL-2000-01

Description: Poster shows profile illustrations of the following locomotives, units and ferries: Diesel-electric locomotives: Class DBR, DQ, DXR, DC, DX, EF, DFT Diesel-electric shunting locomotives: Class DAR, DSC, DSG, DH, DSJ Ferries: MV Arahura, MV Arahanga, MV Aratere Shunting tractor: Class TR Electric multiple unit: Class DM, Class D, Class EM, Class ET Diesel multiple unit: Class ADK, ADB, ADL, ADC Heritage fleet diesel-electric locomotive: Class DJ, DE, DA Heritage steam locomotive: Class AB Kingston Flyer Diesel-electric railcar set: Class RM Silver Fern Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Tony Hurst, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 1973 - 2009

By: Sim, Alan Keith, 1937-2010

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDARS-Sim

Description: Includes calendars produced by: Rangitikei Railfans & Main Line Steam Trust: 1978, 1986 Railway Enthusiasts Society Inc: 1973-1975, 1977, 1982, 1982 Glenbrook Vintage Railway, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997-2009 NZ Railfan. Passing trains: 1998-2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-2009 New Zealand steam on parade. Photography by Janet Weir: 2008 Quantity: 39 calendars. Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendars, sizes varying up to 440 mm. Provenance: Donated from the estate of ALan K Sim, in 2010.

Date: 1974 - 2009

By: Sim, Alan Keith, 1937-2010

Reference: Eph-B-CALENDARS-Sim

Description: Includes calendars produced by: New Zealand Locomotive Engineers Association: 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1997-2004 Rangitikei Railfans & Main Line Steam Trust: 1987, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2001 New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society: 1974, 1979-1981, 1983-1986, 1988, 1990-1995, 1997-2009 Quantity: 40 calendars. Physical Description: Photolithographs in calendars, sizes varying up to 300 mm. Provenance: Donated from the estate of Alan K Sim, in 2010.

Date: 2007-2014

From: Millar, Sean, 1948-: New Zealand Trolley Bus and Railway Wall Calendars

Reference: Series-6764

Description: Comprises Railway Calendars with photographs taken by Des Cousin, relating to trains and locomotives across New Zealand. The photographs are dated from the 1960s to the late 1970s, and capture a variety of locomotives. Notable trains pictured include the Kingston Flyer and a Drewry Twinset. Numerous New Zealand designed locomotive classes are also represented, including NZR AB, DA,DB, DSA, DF, JA, and KB. Some photographs include members of the Cousins family. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 3 folder(s) containing 8 calendars. Physical Description: Spiral-bound calendars with laser-printed images, A4 size

Date: 1 November 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003661-F

Description: Refugees on a train journey to Polish children's refugee camp, Pahiatua. Shows interior of a railway carriage, with a woman and three children, all unidentified, eating packaged food. One child has a bandage wrapped around her head. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1 November 1944 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1 November 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003672-F

Description: Two unidentified Polish girls on train to children's refugee camp, Pahiatua. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe, 1 November 1944 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 2014

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: New Zealand transport worker (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0029396

Description: Accompanying commentary from the artist reads 'This cartoon alludes to some of the botch-ups, closures (eg Hillside Workshops in Dunedin) and rights-erosions that have occurred during the time of the Key government. In a whimsical way, it suggests the need for a "line change" to the left in the coming election.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1950 - 1959

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: Eph-E-WOOL-1950s-01

Description: Advertising poster shows a folded red and green tartan rug in the foreground, superimposed on a picture of a long train travelling through snowy weather. Backed on linen before arrival in the Library. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph, 1015 x 755 mm.

Date: 1939 - 1942

Reference: Eph-E-RAIL-1940s-02

Description: Shows a railway locomotive, number KA 946, pulling carriages behind it through a mountainous landscape. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 885 x 570 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2004.

Date: 1981 - 1982

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: Eph-D-RAIL-1982-05

Description: Shows a photograph of a two-unit silver train travelling through green hilly country. There is a logo at lower right showing a rising or setting sun. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 720 x 480 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1982.

Date: 1930 - 1939

By: Bridgman, George Frederick Thomas, 1897?-1966; New Zealand. Government Tourist Bureau; Sincock, R G, active 1900s

Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-1930s-03

Description: Poster advertising rail and plane travel shows a young woman in a knee-length skirt, V-necked top and green cap, seated casually upon a suitcase amongst a group of cases on a railway platform (indicated by the steam train at far left). At the right is a bag of golf clubs, and an aircraft flies overhead. Other Titles - Through Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Stamp] R G Sincock Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 810 x 555 mm.

Date: 1939 - 1942

Reference: Eph-E-RAIL-1940s-01

Description: Shows a railway locomotive, number KA 931, pulling a long train of carriages behind it through a green hilly landscape. A double pennant with the words "School" and "Holidays" flies above. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 885 x 570 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2004.

Date: 1937 - 1939

By: Bridgman, George Frederick Thomas, 1897?-1966; New Zealand. Government Tourist Bureau

Reference: Eph-E-TOURISM-1930s-12

Description: Poster advertising rail and plane travel shows two men with suitcases walking along a platform between a ship and a train. A Lockheed Electra plane flies at top right. Lockheed Electra aircraft were introduced into New Zealand just prior to the Second World War, and replaced shortly after the war. The poster has therefore been estimated as around 1937-1939 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 817 x 550 mm.

Date: 2013-2014

From: Millar, Sean, 1948-: New Zealand Trolley Bus and Railway Wall Calendars

Reference: Eph-B-0002-3

Description: Comprises three Des Cousins Railway calendars from 2013 to 2014. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 calendars. Processing information: Library reference changed 22 April 2024. Previous reference: MS-Papers-12657-3