Australian Steam Locomotives 1896-1958

This book is a unique introduction to those steam locomotives operated by various State Government Railway departments throughout Australia between 1896 and 1958.

Over 146 locomotives have been included here. Each one is illustrated with a finely detailed watercolour painting and accompanied by the story of the locomotive, essential technical details and information about the sites of the preserved locomotives for the enthusiast who must see the real thing.

The book includes a pictorial index, accurately done to scale so that readers can compare the size and shape of each of the locomotives in the book. There are also references for those wishing to further their research into that magnificent era when steam ruled the railways.