THE NATAL MAINLINE STORY HEINIE HEYDENRYCH AND BRUNO IN SOUTH AFRICA

Hardcover with DJ (now protected) HRSC Publishers First edition glossy pages.24.5x35cm There are some dustmarks but generally the book is in very good condition with no inscriptions.(see pics below). Please feel free to ask questions.   "The railway age dawned in South Africa in with the opening of a line about three kilometres long between Durban Harbour and the market square of the town. This book gives an account of the origin and construction of this pioneer railway line, the gradual development leading to the completion of the railway link between Durban and Johannesburg in , and the subsequent inmprovements to the line and its operation up to . Due regard is also paid to the political and economic circumstances which accompanied early railway construction in South Africa.............. That the book is based on sound scientific research will be evident from the numerous source references. It should therefore satisfy the demands of academics. At the same time it is written in an informal style and is lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams. It should therefore also appeal to the general reading public. the technical detail provided in the final chapter will be of interest to the railway and steam enthusiast"   Please look at my other book listings as I am happy to combine postage should you wish to purchase more than one item. 10% discount will be given for orders of 5 or more books packaged and posted together. Click the link below to see what other books I have for sale