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In the steam era, Australia's locomotive enginemen endured some of
the harshest operating conditions imaginable, with both men and machine
pushed to their absolute limits.
From the frosty mountain highlands to the shimmering desert sands;
from the glamour of the Spirit of Progress to the old narrow gauge Ghan,
locomotive enginemen were responsible for getting the trains through,
while battling the elements, unreliable equipment, isolation and relentless shiftwork.
This is the story of extraordinary men, from a time when railways were
crucial to the fortunes of the nation, and when mateship and humour
were essential to getting the job done.
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The Art of the Engineman
The memoirs of 23 locomotive enginemen, complemented by 200
magnificent photographs, most never before published.
304 page limited edition hard cover. Printed on art paper,
250mm x 185mm portrait, full colour.
All books sold direct will be signed by the author
$79.95 plus postage and packaging
$99.95 ($79+$20 postage within Australia)
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SHIPPING RATES.
sierra@netspace.net.au ISBN 978-0-6488110-5-3
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