Railway Age In Australia

For 150 years, the railway has been part of the Australian landscape and an integral part of the economic and social fabric of our country. From the slow-moving branch-line trains that were the vital link for rural people, to the sleek tilt trains of today; from the steam-hauled goods trains that shunted wagons every few miles to the modern express coal, iron ore and wheat trains, 'The Railway Age In Australia' remembers them all.

Brimming with local anecdotes and colourful stories, this book is a historical document that brings together the old and the new. It gives a broad picture of the railway at its peak and covers the latest developments in rail travel across the nation. The book also contains many essential facts for rail enthusiasts, such as the longest bridges and tunnels, the highest line, the first railway in each state, the worst accidents, most underused and the shortest-lived railway.