Compiler: Neville Gee
Editor: John Sargent
Publisher: Train Hobby Publications
Publication Year: 2009
Format: Softcover, Landscape
Pages: 56
Photography: All colour
Condition: New

Under the Wires Part 5 – Melbourne Suburban Electrics is a detailed photographic profile documenting the Harris steel-bodied electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the Melbourne suburban railway network. Introduced in 1956 by the Victorian Railways, the Harris trains were the first steel EMUs in Victoria and played a vital role in suburban transport for over three decades until their last operation in 1988.

This volume covers the full operational lifespan of the Harris trains, showcasing their design, services, and conversions of carriages for secondary use after withdrawal. Named after Norman Charles Harris, Chairman of Commissioners of the Victorian Railways (1940–1950), the EMUs represent a key chapter in Melbourne’s suburban railway history.

Presented in a 56-page, full-colour, big-picture landscape format, this book is perfect for railway enthusiasts, historians, modellers, and collectors, preserving the legacy of one of Melbourne’s most iconic suburban trains.