Transport & Engineering History Australiana
The Abt Railway Tasmania's West Coast Wilderness Railway by Lou Rae is a nonfiction paperback first published in 2003 that chronicles the iconic narrow‑gauge line on Tasmania’s rugged west coast.
Rae combines vivid historical narrative with technical insight, making the book a compelling read for both young adults and adults fascinated by Australian railway and transport history.
The volume is illustrated with photographs and maps that bring the engineering marvel of the Abt system to life while situating it within the broader story of Tasmania’s development.
A solid vintage paperback from the early 2000s, this title is a valuable addition for anyone collecting works on Australian history, trains, or transportation technology.