A SUPERIOR copy. Prev ownership on front blank. pp. 192, 146 water colour plates. #160216 A handsome book: First Edition. 192 pages prof ill colour illustrations – Journey back by rail to a time when steam locomotives were considered the method of transportation in Australia. Over 146 locomotives are featured in lovingly crafted, full-color paintings done by artist Jim Turner. Each watercolor painting is done to scale to allow for comparisons between different models. A pictorial index allows readers to quickly view all models at a glance. Essential technical details, such as size, engine capacity, and historical use of the train, is given. Australian Steam Locomotives 1896-1958 is the perfect addition to the library of any serious train buff or technical artist. — Vibrant watercolor paintings bring the iron machines of a forgotten era roaring back to life.”
Australian Steam Locomotives: 1896 – 1958
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Additional Information
| Author | Turner, Jim |
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| Publisher | Kangaroo Press, Sydney |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Binding Type | Hardcover in Dustjacket |
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