NZRLS Publications Non-Member’s Mail-Order PRICE LIST


The following list sets out titles of all NZRLS publications available ex stock at March 2008. All New Zealand prices quoted include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 12.5 percent plus an allowance to cover packing and postage by surface mail. All prices to Australia and other countries include the cost of postage by economy post international where available. All prices are subject to adjustment in the event of significant changes in postage rates.     (Applicable only to orders placed with the Society by Non Society members)
All prices quoted in NZ Dollars, AUS = Australia, R of W = Rest of World
All New Zealand prices quoted include GST at 15%
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The NZR STEAM LOCOMOTIVE  Author Sean Millar
This noteworthy book covers the development and operation of the NZR steam locomotive.
Bringing together latter day research on individual classes, Sean Millar incorporates much previously unpublished material. All NZR classes are featured, from the formative years through to final development. Photographs of each class portray the chronological evolution caused by either technological improvements or rebuilding to accommodate workplace changes.
Lavishly illustrated, this book is a visual feast, featuring numerous previously unpublished photographs.
A compilation by Sean Millar for the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society.
A4 portrate format 336 pages, 615 black and white photographs, hard bound with dust jacket.
List Price NZ $75.00, "AUS" $85.00, USA/Canada $110.00, "UK/Europe" $120.00, "R of W" $120.00
WELLINGTON'S RAILWAYS  Author David Parsons
An illustrated record of the Wellington railway system, David Parsons documents progress of the greater Wellington railway system and motive power development through to introduction of the new Matangi multiple-units. Also covered are associated transport modes including tramways, the cable car, rail ferries and rail air, with a chapter covering rail transport museums situated within the suburban network. This book is rofusely illustrated with colour and black and white photographs of motive power variants, stations and associated infrastructure.
a compilation by David Parsons for the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society.
A4 format 206 pages, black and white and colour photographs, maps, appendices.
List Price NZ $57.50, "AUS" $68.00, USA/Canada $75.00, "UK/Europe" $79.00, "R of W" $81.00
TRAINS ON THE TRUNKAuthor Graeme Carter
It's not long since the viability of the central portion of the North Island Main Trunk was being questioned, and the future of the Overlander service between Wellington and Auckland was in jeopardy. It's timely, therefore, for the production of Trains on the Trunk, a compilation by Graeme Carter for the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society.
100 pages, black and white and colour photographs, map, card covers.
List Price NZ $45.00, "AUS" $52.50, USA/Canada $59.00, "R of W" $61.00
Addington Railway Workshops
- Working with WoodAuthor Keith G Brown
The first book to document Addington’s leading role in the manufacture and repair of rolling stock for NZR. As a tradesman carpenter at Addington for 38 years Keith Brown provides a fascinating look behind the fence of this once-famous facility. A4 size, 112pp, card covers, lavishly illustrated with black & white and colour photographs, building layout and track plan.
List Price NZ $49.00, "AUS" $57.50, USA/Canada $64.00, UK/Europe $65.00, "R of W" $65.00
Denniston's Incline.Author Bill Prebble
A follow on to the classic "Coaling from the Clouds". Told for the first time is the full story of Deniston's Incline and the industry associated with supporting the incline. With Significant New Information...New drawings...previously Unpublished Photographs.
96 pp. ISBN 0-908573-84-4
List Price NZ $47.50, "AUS" $54.50, USA/Canada $59.50, UK/Europe $60.50, "R of W" $62.50
North Island Branch Lines Author Bruce Herman
Relive the days of the Country Railway. Pictorial presentation with brief details of each branch line.
Landscape, 72pp. ISBN 978-0-908573-83-7
List Price NZ $39.50 "AUS" $47.50, USA/Canada $54.50, UK/Europe $55.50, "R of W" $57.50
Rimutaka Railway Author N Cameron
Update and reprint of 1992 edition of the same title. Includes amended text and two extra chapters covering the incline as a public walkway as it is today, and the Fell Locomotive Museum. Also additional photographs, some colour, of the incline operation.
108 pp. ISBN 0-908573-82-0
List Price NZ $37.50, "AUS" $44, USA/Canada $52, UK/Europe $52, "R of W" $54
More Footplate Memories Author Rex Hercock
Collection of author’s stories and drawings of his service with NZ Railways.
ISBN 0-908573-81-2
List Price NZ $24.50 "AUS" $27.50 "R of W" $28.50
NZR Passenger Rolling Stock Plan Book. Volume 1. Author Fred Lee. 2004.
Plans elevations and detail drawings from 1950-1980 approximately.
48pp Landscape Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-80-8
List Price NZ $24 "AUS" $27 "R of W" $30
My Colouring Book of New Zealand Trains Author Sketches by Rex Hercock. 3rd.edition, 2003
Seventeen big pictures of steam and diesel trains.
16pp. Landscape plus illustrated cover. ISBN 0-908573-79-0
List Price NZ $7 "AUS" $11 "R of W" $13
New Zealand Railway
Motive Power Author David Parsons 2002.
Data on each class of locomotive, railcars and multiple units in service in 2002 plus other details..
64pp. Illustrated.. ISBN 0-908573-78-0
List Price NZ $34 "AUS" $42 "R of W" $46
Some New Zealand Railway Scenes Author Norman Daniel.
From Norman Daniel's Camera, compiled by Tom McGavin.
20pp plus cover. Landscape with 34 colour illustrations. ISBN 0-908573-75-8
List Price NZ $10 "AUS" $14 "R of W" $16
NZR Freight Rolling Stock
Plan Book, Volume 1 Author Fred Lee. 1996.
Plans elevations and detail drawings mostly at 1:64 scale of
15 classes of rolling stock in common use from 1950-1980 approximately.
48pp plus cover. Landscape. Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-69-3
List Price NZ $24 "AUS" $27 "R of W" $30
NZR Freight Rolling Stock
Plan Book, Volume 2 Author Fred Lee. 1998.
More plans elevations and detail drawings from 1950-1980 approximately.
48pp plus cover. Landscape. Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-73-1
List Price NZ $24 "AUS" $27 "R of W" $30
Auckland’s Railway Workshops,
1875-1992 Author E J McClare. 1998.
A comprehensive survey of the railway workshops in the Auckland area from 1875 until 1992.
32pp including cover. Illustrated (A4). ISBN 0-908573-72-3
List Price NZ $12 "AUS" $16 "R of W" $17
New Zealand Railway Reflections Author Peter J Mellor. 1995.
A 1950s Album: 150 evocative photos of the period when diesel power was replacing steam. The text is a commentary.
128pp. Landscape. Hard Cover. Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-66-9
List Price NZ $30 "AUS" $35 "R of W" $37
Sleepers Beneath My Wheels Author M D Hazeldine. 1995.
A South Island engine driver’s life on the rails 1944-1984.
80pp plus cover. Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-65-0
List Price NZ $18 "AUS" $22 "R of W" $24
NZR Working Timetable Reprint,
Middle Island, 1879 Introduction by A L R Merrifield, 1993.
Facsimile reprint with brief introduction and map.
48pp. ISBN 0-908573-64-2
List Price NZ $14 "AUS" $18 "R of W" $20
South Island Diesel Scene Author G R Rossiter. 1993.
65 photographs mostly from the period 1970 - 1980, mountains, valleys and plains of the South Island.
32pp plus cover. Illustrated (many in colour). ISBN 0-908573-62-6
List Price NZ $13 "AUS" $17 "R of W" $18
Rails Out of Palmy Author G Summers. 1991.
A guide to train excursions out of Palmerston North.
12pp. Landscape. Illustrated. ISBN 0-908573-59-6
List Price NZ $4 "AUS" $8 "R of W" $9
Beyond Dashwood Author Rob Merrifield. 1990.
Many photographs. Story of construction of line from Blenheim to south of Kaikoura.
96pp. Full colour. Soft cover, ISBN 0-908573-56-1
List Price NZ $18 "AUS" $22 "R of W" $24
Compendium of Railway Construction,
Part 2 - North Island Main Trunk Author F K Roberts.
Many maps and diagrams. Account of building of the line from Marton to Te Kuiti.
64pp. 58 photographs. ISBN 0-908573-54-5
List Price NZ $14 "AUS" $18 "R of W" $20
Compendium of Railway Construction,
Part 3 – South Island West Coast. Author F K Roberts. 1998.
From the short lines of of Greymouth and Westport to the final link through the Buller Gorge.
64pp. 58 photographs. Plus cover. Illustrated ISBN 0-908573-74-8
List Price NZ $17 "AUS" $21 "R of W" $22
Three Preserved Steam Locomotives Author G J McClare.
Details of Ab608, X442 and Wab 794.
16pp. Eighteen photographs. ISBN 0-908573-51-6
List Price NZ $4 "AUS" $8 "R of W" $9
Cane Train Authors Peter Dyer and Peter Hodge.
Definitive story of the sugar cane railways of Fiji. Includes 128 photographs plus maps and line drawings.
184pp. Hard Cover. ISBN 0-908573-50-
List Price NZ $24"AUS" $27 "R of W" $30
Uncommon Carrier Author K R Cassells, 1994.
The History of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company, 1882 – 1908.
208pp. Hard Cover. Illustrated ISBN 0-908573-63-4
List Price NZ $30 "AUS" $35 "R of W" $37
Private Railways in Hawke’s Bay Author A C Bellamy.
Private industry use of rail and tram transport.
24pp. Map and 31 half-tone photographs - ISBN 0-908573-41-3
List Price NZ $4 "AUS" $8 "R of W" $9
NZR Working Timetable.
Auckland Section 1884 Author Facsimile reprint by NZRLS
Illustrative of the practices of that early stage of railway development in New Zealand.
24pp. with added map and introduction. ISBN 0-908573-39-1
List Price NZ $4 "AUS" $8 "R of W" $9
“F163”
- Class F Locomotive Authors R B and E R Alexander. 1989.
Includes information about the “F” class in general.
Souvenir booklet
List Price NZ$11 "AUS"$15 "R of W" $16
Pictures of New Zealand Railways
A series of eight colour postcards
Depicting NZ rail scenes of recent times, including a coal train, loaded milk train,
Tranz Alpine express, Kingston Flyer, North Island electric locomotives, Wellington EMU's,
an Auckland rebuilt British suburban train and an Auckland refurbished diesel multiple unit.
Sold in sets of eight.
List Price NZ $10 "AUS" $13 "R of W" $15