Cygnetic Pty Ltd - Fine Models and Miniatures

Books and Other Publications


Our ever increasing range of books includes:

The Brief History Books of the Victorian Railways by Norm Bray and Peter J Vincent

Volume 1 - A Brief History of Bogie Freight Wagons of Victoria 1871 to 1979  AA - MM     Volume 2 - A Brief History of Bogie Freight Wagons of Victoria 1871 to 1979  NC - ZZ     Volume 3 - A Brief History of Bogie Freight Wagons of Victoria 1979 to 1999     Volume 14 - A Brief History of Rail Motors and Brakevans of Victoria

Images courtesy of Brief History Books

If you model Victorian railways this series of books is essential reading. And even if you don't, it's still worth having.

This is a growing series, more titles are on the way - see the author's website for a complete list.


The Train Hobby Publications are also deservedly popular

Victorian Railways Railmotors     Country Railway Stations Victoria

They are an invaluable source of prototype photographs.


Kalmbach Publications offer a range of guides for modelling hobbies

How to Use an Airbrush     Maintaining & Repairing Scale Model Trains     Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans