| Full Steam Across the Mountains features the
paintings of artist & steam enthusiast, the late Phil Belbin. In addition, there
many photographs, drawings & diagrams dating back to the nineteenth century. A very
readable text tells the story of the railway, starting with it's design &
construction. It continues with tales of operations, accidents, robberies, experiments
& improvements through to the 1070's. |
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Above:An early locomotive crew, gets
little protection from the elements as they make their way up the mountains. Note the
driver's clothing! At least the fire would provide some warmth.
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| Left: Down amongst the rat-holes of the Ten Tunnels, a
freight train labours up the hill whilst a passenger express rolls past. |
Full Steam Across the Mountains
Phillip Belbin & David Burke, 1981
Hardcover, 144 pages, 12 paintings, b&w photographs, diagrams.
Published by Methuen Australia
31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
610 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Cnr Allenby & Leichhardt Sts,
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
6 Sherwood Crt, Perth, WA 6000
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