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Tasmanian railways 1950-2000
Title:
Tasmanian railways 1950-2000 / Nick Anchen.
Author/Creator:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication:
Melbourne : Sierra Publishing, 2020.
Physical description:
208 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 30 cm.
Contents:
Introduction -- The railway in Tasmania -- The old TGR -- The last days of steam -- The mighty X -- The Tasman Limited -- Hobart -- Into the Derwent Valley -- The Main Line -- The Fingal Branch -- Western Junction -- Launceston -- The North East -- The Western Line -- The Mole Creek branch -- Devonport & the coast -- Burnie & the North West -- The TGR centenary -- From TGR to ANR -- The West Coast -- The Emu Bay Railway -- Zeehan -- Iron Road to Tullah -- The Mount Lyell Railway.
Summary:
"From humble beginnings in February 1871, the scenic railways of Tasmania developed a unique character all their own. From the dripping forests of the West Coast to the famed Tasman Limited passenger train, Tasmania's 'iron roads' became the stuff of legend. 150 years on, this book celebrates the railways of Tasmania through the fascinating memories of the men and women who worked them, and through the lenses of some of Australia's greatest railway photographers."--Back cover.
ISBN:
9780992538897
Record ID:
SD_ILS:1355401