Register Of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives: 1863-1971
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
For over a century, steam locomotives were the beating heart of New Zealand's railway network, hauling freight and passengers across some of the most dramatic terrain on Earth — and Register of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives: 1863-1971 stands as the definitive record of every engine that powered that remarkable era. W. G. Lloyd chronicles the full fleet of steam locomotives that operated on New Zealand Railways from the pioneering days of 1863 through to the twilight of the steam age in 1971, presenting a meticulous catalogue of technical specifications, operational histories, and locomotive classifications that will satisfy both the serious researcher and the dedicated enthusiast. Published by the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society (Otago Branch), this volume represents a labour of devotion by a community of railway historians committed to preserving an irreplaceable piece of New Zealand's industrial and cultural heritage. Lloyd's methodical approach transforms what could be dry record-keeping into a vivid portrait of a nation's development, with each locomotive entry hinting at the broader story of colonial expansion, wartime service, and post-war modernisation. For anyone captivated by the age of steam, this register is an essential primary source — and a testament to just how much history can be carried on iron rails.
Author: W. G. Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society (Otago Branch) Inc., Dunedin, New Zealand
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
For over a century, steam locomotives were the beating heart of New Zealand's railway network, hauling freight and passengers across some of the most dramatic terrain on Earth — and Register of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives: 1863-1971 stands as the definitive record of every engine that powered that remarkable era. W. G. Lloyd chronicles the full fleet of steam locomotives that operated on New Zealand Railways from the pioneering days of 1863 through to the twilight of the steam age in 1971, presenting a meticulous catalogue of technical specifications, operational histories, and locomotive classifications that will satisfy both the serious researcher and the dedicated enthusiast. Published by the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society (Otago Branch), this volume represents a labour of devotion by a community of railway historians committed to preserving an irreplaceable piece of New Zealand's industrial and cultural heritage. Lloyd's methodical approach transforms what could be dry record-keeping into a vivid portrait of a nation's development, with each locomotive entry hinting at the broader story of colonial expansion, wartime service, and post-war modernisation. For anyone captivated by the age of steam, this register is an essential primary source — and a testament to just how much history can be carried on iron rails.